Chris Christie says no to N.J. gay marriage bill, would agree to strengthen civil union law
TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie Friday made good on his vow to swiftly veto a gay marriage bill that passed the Legislature this week, saying he’d only agree to a measure
VIDEO: Gregoire: Marriage Equality Is Right for Washington
Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory, signing into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh in the natio
Gary Niles Montgomery arraigned, charged with murdering transgender woman, JaParker Jones
At his arraignment hearing today, Gary Niles Montgomery, 55, was ordered by a judge to be held without bail. Wearing handcuffs and shackles in the court room, Montgomery appeared d
NBJC Celebrates Black Families with the Release of “Black Love”
Click PHOTO to view the preview In honor of Valentine's Day and Black History Month, NBJC is releasing excerpts from the documentary: "Black Love: The Quest for Marriage E
President Obama Appoints Noted LGBT Advocate to White House Advisory Board on HBCUs
President Barack Obama earlier this month appointed noted LGBT advocate and Morehouse alumnus Reverend George B. Walker, Jr. to the White House Board of Advisors on Historically Bl
The National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates LGBT-Inclusive Appointment to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEBRUARY 13, 2012 – President Barack Obama has announced his appointment of Reverend George Walker, Jr., an openly gay man, to serve as a member of t
February 3, 2012
Have something to share? Email info@nbjc.org to submit ideas for the NBJC E-Digest. White House Policy Briefing For Black LGBT Emerging Leaders Demand Justice for Robert Cham
The National Black Justice Coalition Stands With Community to Condemn Recent Anti-LGBT Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – FEBRUARY 9, 2012 – Our community is now at a crossroads. Our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth are calling out to us. This is the m