[JUNE 11th-12th] National Black Justice Collective, United by Equity, Black Music Action Coalition, and Other Civil Rights, LGBTQ+ Equality, Reproductive Health, and Immigrant Rights Orgs Host Equity Week 2026
The Series of Events Will Spotlight Reparative Justice, Equity-Driven Legislation, Civic Engagement, Racial Healing, and Black LGBTQ+/SGL Cultural Power. WASHINGTON—From Thursday, June 11 to Friday, June 12, the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), alongside United by Equity, Black Music Action Coalition, and a broad coalition of racial justice, civic engagement, and community partners, will host […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Davonta Curtis
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com CHICAGO, IL– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Davonta Curtis, a 31-year-old Black transgender woman from Chicago, Illinois. Davonta was beaten to death by her boyfriend on April 5, 2026, who then stole her car, phone, and money. Court documents revealed he searched “how to kill […]
NBJC Condemns Arrest of Don Lemon, Other Journalists as Dangerous Escalation Against Press Freedom
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 in response to the arrest of Don Lemon, and other journalists, following their coverage of a protest in Minnesota: “The arrest of Don Lemon, along with Trahem Jeen Crew, […]
NBJC Condemns Trump Administration’s Escalating Attacks on Health Care for Transgender Youth
WASHINGTON — Dr. David J. Johns, CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), issued the following statement in response to announcements by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans advancing new federal efforts to restrict or eliminate access to gender-affirming care for transgender young people: “The Trump administration’s latest moves to cut […]
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 […]