NBJC Applauds President Obama’s Endorsement of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2012 – Today, President Obama affirmed his support of marriage for loving and committed same-sex couples. The National Black Justice Co
North Carolina Passes Amendment One
Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2012 – Yesterday, North Carolinians voted to pass Amendment One, which will change the state’s constitution to recognize only mar
NBJC Appalled at School’s Expulsion of Dynasty Young
Washington, D.C. – May 9, 2012 – Earlier this week, Darnell "Dynasty" Young, an openly gay Black student in Indianapolis, was expelled after wielding a
North Carolina Voters Decide Fate of Amendment One
The polls officially opened at 6:30 a.m. in North Carolina. Today voters will finally decide the fate of Amendment One, a controversial amendment to the state's constitution th
Bullied Black Gay Teen Facing Explusion
Don Lemon talks to teen "Dynasty" Young, who's facing expulsion after bringing a stun gun to school to ward off bullies. Dynasty's mother, Chelisa Grimes, stands
Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Marriage Equality, White House Responds
Vice President Joe Biden expressed his support for marriage equality over the weekend on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “I am absolutely comfortable with the fact
NBJC Stands in Solidarity With CeCe McDonald and Community
Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2012 – Reports out of Minneapolis reveal that CeCe McDonald, a Black transgender woman who was allegedly attacked with racist and transphobic
Scales of Justice Tilt In Favor of Robert Champion Jr.
Washington, D.C. – May 2, 2012 – This afternoon, prosecutors announced that eleven individuals have been charged with hazing resulting death, a third-degree felony, in
Charges to be filed against several people in death of Fla. A&M drum major
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — At least five Florida A&M band members will face charges in the hazing death of a drum major in Orlando last fall, authorities said Tuesday. Orange Co