Inviting In: Jeff Perkins
My #InvitingIn story started when I was 17 years old when I first came out to my best friend, then my mom. It was an interesting experience for sure! I remember I wrote my mom a le
Inviting In: Isaiah Wilson
#InvitigIn Requires Community This notion of #InvitingIn is a very privileged conversation that many people may never feel they can engage in due to life’s circumstances. Wit
LGBTQ/SGL History Month and Inviting In
October marks the observance of LGBTQ/SGL History Month . During this month we celebrate the lives and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and sam
Inviting In: Dr. Baranda J. Fermin
I've never asked permission for how to show up in the world. From as young as I have memories I can recount how this is a fact. I have however always felt and observed how many
Inviting In: Victor Scotti
I struggle with this notion of “coming out” because we really continuously come out–not just to other people, but to ourselves. It's easy to center the beauti
DOWNLOAD: Federal Government Fails in NBJC Report Card
As our nation grapples with celebrating community diversity as a strength, and where people from diverse backgrounds work better together to tackle the seemingly intractable proble
NBJC Joins 72 National, State and Local LGBT Groups to Oppose Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
The National Black Justice Coalition, joined Lambda Legal and 71 other undersigned organizations to urge the US Senate to oppose the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh
Civil Rights Org Releases Scathing Report Card on Federal Government’s Performance on Key Issues Negatively Impacting Black LGBTQ+ People
The Trump Administration Gets all F’s on issues including: Health and Wellness Policies, Criminal Justice Reform, and Employment Non-discrimination. WASHINGTON–T
David Johns Addresses the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
David Johns Executive Director, NBJC Esteemed moderator, delegates and colleagues, my name is David Johns and it is a true honor for me to be here today. I would like
Guest Blog: Addressing Racism, Xenophobia, Intolerance, and Discrimination
Johnetta “Netta” Elzie Ferguson protester, author and cultural commentator. Distinguished moderator, delegates and colleagues. I am grateful for the opport