NJ Latino Clergy Leader Encourages ‘Social Justice’ In New Book

NEWARK, NJ — The Rev. Bolivar Flores, vice president of the New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers, recently hosted a signing event in Newark for his latest book, “Hispanic Religious Leaders and Civic Engagement.”

Flores – a vocal immigration advocate who has been among the New Jersey advocates decrying “the unjust bussing of migrants to East Coast cities” – appeared at the Newark Museum of Art to discuss his book and best practices for facilitating engagement and partnerships between Latino faith-based organizations and public officials.

Flores also spoke about “how Latino religious leaders and organizations must get more engaged in the Black Lives Matter movement and other social justice causes.”

The clergy member also serves as chief of staff for the New Jersey Reentry Corporation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding individuals returning from incarceration, and as chief of chaplains in the city of West New York.

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