It’s dark in that closet. Come out of the darkness with BlackOut 2006. As our national coming out initiative, BlackOut 2006 is a joint effort between NBJC and the International Federation of Black Prides. To collect 100000 pledges nationwide, BlackOut 2006 coordinator Sian Lewis attends prides, coordinates town halls and conducts workshops addressing issues important to the black LGBTQ and SGL communities.

Coming out

Take the BlackOut 2006 coming out pledge. Commit to speak your truth, and tell at least one person how discrimination affects your life. To take the BlackOut pledge, visit www.nbjc.org. Also, get BlackOut pledge cards to sign up your family and friends by calling Sian Lewis at 202-349-3755.

Coming down

A visit to your town is coming down the pike! Meet Sian Lewis, BlackOut 2006 Coordinator at your town halls, panels, or community forums. Join Sian on her nationwide trek by contacting 202-349-3755 or

Coming up

Have ideas for BlackOut 2006? Want a speaker or panelist at your event? Looking to donate to the BlackOut initiative? Coming up with ways to spread the BlackOut 2006 message? Contact Sian

Come out and shout out about BlackOut. Contact us to get your pledge cards, coordinate a town hall, workshop, or panel discussion in your town.

Homophobia. Racism. HIV/AIDS. Violence. Economic depression. Sexism. Transphobia. Prison. Ageism . Addiction. Disenfranchisement. Exclusion. Mistrust. Self-defeat. Fear.BlackOut! Take the BLACKOUT 06 Pledge!