NBJC Condemns Trump Administration’s Escalating Attacks on Health Care for Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON — Dr. David J. Johns, CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), issued the following statement in response to announcements by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans advancing new federal efforts to restrict or eliminate access to gender-affirming care for transgender young people: “The Trump administration’s latest moves to cut […]
National Black Justice Collective Announces 2025 Benevolence Grants Supporting Black LGBTQ+/SGL Children, Youth, and Young Adults
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON – The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) is proud to announce the 2025 Benevolence Grants, renewing our commitment to celebrating and supporting Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+/same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) children, youth, and young adults by investing in organizations that help them thrive. As attacks on LGBTQ+/SGL youth intensify […]
National Black Justice Collective Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Current Version of the U.S. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Collective Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Current Version of the U.S. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act LGBTQ+/Same-Gender Loving, Tech, Racial Justice, and Youth-Advocacy Groups Warn Bill Would Enable Government Censorship and Strip Vulnerable Youth of Lifesaving Online Resources WASHINGTON — The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Girlalala
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Girlalala, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman. She was shot and killed by her long-time boyfriend on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. A video captured Girlalala and the suspect having an argument that turned physical […]
NBJC Celebrates Historic Wins for Black LGBTQ+/SGL Candidates
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON — Dr. David J. Johns, CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), issued the following statement on a night of historic wins for Black LGBTQ+/Same-Gender Loving (SGL) candidates: “Yesterday’s election results mark another decisive step toward a democracy that truly reflects an inclusive and diverse […]