National Black Justice Collective Announces 2025 Benevolence Grants Supporting Black LGBTQ+/SGL Children, Youth, and Young Adults
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON – The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) is proud to announce the 2025 Benevolence Grants, renewing our commitment to celebrating and supporting Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+/same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) children, youth, and young adults by investing in organizations that help them thrive. As attacks on LGBTQ+/SGL youth intensify […]
National Black Justice Collective Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Current Version of the U.S. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Collective Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Reject Current Version of the U.S. Senate’s Kids Online Safety Act LGBTQ+/Same-Gender Loving, Tech, Racial Justice, and Youth-Advocacy Groups Warn Bill Would Enable Government Censorship and Strip Vulnerable Youth of Lifesaving Online Resources WASHINGTON — The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Girlalala
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Girlalala, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman. She was shot and killed by her long-time boyfriend on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. A video captured Girlalala and the suspect having an argument that turned physical […]
NBJC Celebrates Historic Wins for Black LGBTQ+/SGL Candidates
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON — Dr. David J. Johns, CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), issued the following statement on a night of historic wins for Black LGBTQ+/Same-Gender Loving (SGL) candidates: “Yesterday’s election results mark another decisive step toward a democracy that truly reflects an inclusive and diverse […]
NBJC Marks 10 Years of ‘100 to Watch’ with Relaunch of Groundbreaking Leadership Program
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com This Year’s List Celebrates a New Decade of Queer Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Freedom, Justice, and Innovation WASHINGTON — Ten years after launching its groundbreaking ‘100 Black LGBTQ+/SGL Emerging Leaders to Watch’ initiative, the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) is proud to unveil its 2025 Cohort of 100 Black […]