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 […]
NBJC Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy
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 the passing of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a pioneer in the fight for Black LGBTQ+ liberation since Stonewall: “Today, our community mourns the loss of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Tiara Love Tori Jackson
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Tiara Love Tori Jackson CHARLOTTE, NC– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Tiara Love Tori Jackson, a 37-year-old Black transgender woman. On Friday, September 26, 2025, Tiara was shot and killed in a hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police have […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Kasi Rhea
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com LYNCHBURG, VA– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Kasi Rhea, a 31-year-old Black transgender woman. Kasi was found dead from several gunshot wounds in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 18, 2025. A suspect has been arrested and charged in her murder. Authorities are currently investigating if Kasi […]
