about us

Racism Has No Home Here is a grassroots effort that began by supporting communities that want to help end racism. 

“The signs created a way for people to literally put a stake in the ground and show people of color that there were safe spaces in our community,” acknowledges Jennifer Schatzman, founder of the movement. Whether it be in front of homes, businesses, schools, or places of worship, the signs and message took off.

Jennifer’s deepest “why” for starting Racism Has No Home Here was her son Jaxon.

At Racism Has No Home Here, we all hope that one day Jaxon, and other young people, will all live and lead in anti-racist ways after experiencing the learning and leadership around them. We believe we will truly be able to witness the change we helped accomplish by standing up and standing proud at this critical moment.

 
 
 
 

Every sign placed is a way to create anti-racist support in communities. The signs and other merchandise support anti-racist organizations and will be providing scholarships for students of color.

Currently, with thousands of signs across 30 states, DC, and Canada, Racism Has No Home Here is raising awareness and creating real anti-racist action. Today, Jen and others are speaking at schools, religious establishments, and events.

It’s important to help the next generation lead, learn, and link together to create inclusive, anti-racist communities. You can become part of the movement. If you are a community leader, business owner, parent, mentor, or friend, start by putting up a sign to support anti-racism. So many people are putting that stake in the ground, and now small businesses are joining in as well to let communities know that “Racism Has No Business Here.”

As efforts expand, Racism Has No Home Here aims to create an organization that can be the connective tissue for people looking to bring about systemic change for all marginalized groups—creating a sense of community and support for people regardless of race, age, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

 

 
 
 
 

About jennifer schatzman

 

 Jennifer Schatzman is a single mother of a young biracial son. She is a lawyer by day, who spends nights and weekends playing superheroes and building forts. During the course of the pandemic she realized that she was not using her superpowers in the way that mattered most to her: to create safe spaces for her son, her nieces, her nephew, and her godson. She realized the difference between being “not a racist” and being “anti-racist.” Most importantly, she decided that years down the line, she wanted her son to be able to say that she did something to be part of a movement towards racial equity. She now has a team of anti-racist volunteers who spend their nights and weekends working toward the same goal. Jennifer truly believes that there’s more of “us.” She’s a proud graduate of Penn State and Boston University School of Law.  

 
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