Dec
14

National Black Justice Coalition and Cartoon Network Launch Gender Identity Comic Strip Celebrating Gender Diversity

The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is excited to announce the latest installment in its ongoing collaboration with Cartoon Network. On Monday, December 14, Cartoon Network released a comic strip highlighting the power and importance of respecting gender identity through the use of gender pronouns. 

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Nov
23

National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Loss of Asia Jynaé Foster

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Asia Jynaé Foster.
Asia Jynaé Foster, a 22-year-old Black trans woman was found dead due to multiple gunshot wounds in Houston, Texas on Friday, November 20. She was a client of Montrose Grace Place, a drop-in shelter for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. They memorialized her on their Facebook page saying she was outgoing and funny. A candlelight vigil was held in Asia’s honor on Sunday. 

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Nov
19

National Black Justice Coalition Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance

WASHINGTON, DC — Tomorrow, November 20th, is Transgender Day of Remembrance - a day to honor our trans family who have lost their lives to acts of anti-transgender violence. It’s also Transgender Day of Resilience - a day when we celebrate and support the brilliance, resistance, and importance of our trans sibilings who are alive.

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Nov
15

National Black Justice Coalition Welcomes Two New Directors, Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond and Victoria Kirby York

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) announced two new senior level hires, Victoria Kirby York, MPA, and Dr. Kia Darling-Hammond. Their leadership and experience will further drive the organization's mission to empower members of the LGBTQ/SGL community; combat racism, transphobia, homophobia, and biphobia; end stigma and provide education around what it means to live with HIV; and address issues specific to people living at the intersection of being queer and Black.

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Nov
9

The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Mourns the Loss of Angel Unique

WASHINGTON, DC-- Angel Unique, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot to death in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 25. She was found dead at a Motel 6 in the Memphis Whitehaven neighborhood, where she stayed overnight. Angel was a cosmetologist and would have celebrated her 26 birthday this December.

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