NBJC Condemns Supreme Court Ruling That Allows States to Deny Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON — Dr. David J. Johns, CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), issued the following statement in response to today’s Supreme Court ruling in Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which strips Medicaid patients of the right to challenge a state’s decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood: “Once […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Laura Schueler
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com CINCINNATI– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Laura Schueler, a 47-year-old Black transgender woman. Laura was shot and killed in Evanston, Ohio, on June 7, 2025. The police are currently investigating, but have made no arrests, and have said it was too early to establish if […]
NBJC Condemns SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Tennessee’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
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 Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth: “The Supreme Court’s decision today is a devastating reminder that those currently […]
Equity Commemorative Gathering & Ceremonial Walk to Cap National Equity Week 2025 with Powerful Activation Demanding Racial Justice, Reparations, and Bold Legislative Action
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com Equity Week Events from June 11–14 Mobilize Black Communities, Advocates, and Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON—From Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday, June 14, the National Black Justice Collective (NBJC), alongside United by Equity, Black Music Action Coalition, and a broad coalition of civil rights organizations, Black entrepreneurs, ballroom houses, faith […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Shy’Parius Dupree
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com MEMPHIS– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Shy’Parius Dupree, a 32-year-old Black transgender man. Dupree was fatally shot on May 18, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Shy’Parius was a loving husband and father who recently celebrated his third wedding anniversary and his daughter’s 12th birthday. He worked […]