Black LGBTQ Youth Leader Warns Congress about the Unique Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Black Queer Youth
WASHINGTON– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) yesterday, joined Susan Taylor, former Essence magazine editor-in-chief, and the&
Inviting In: Tiffany Lattimore
“Not everything you face can be changed, but nothing can be changed until you face it." —James Baldwin Growing up, as a child you're told what your gender is f
National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Statement in Support of the DC SCOTUS Rally
WASHINGTON— As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on cases concerning the application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to anti-LGBT discrimination, hun
New Report Offers Look at Lives of LGBT People of Color in Rural America, Shattering Stereotypes of Life in Rural Communities
Des Moines, IA—Media coverage often portrays rural America as singularly white, conservative and working-class. Yet at least 10 million people of color, including lesb
National Black Justice Coalition on Murdered Trans Teens: We Have to Do Something, Now!
WASHINGTON— Bailey Reeves, at 17-years-young, and Bee Love, at only 18, became the 17th and 18th trans people murdered in the United States this year. Bailey, a trans
NBJC announces partnership with Sephora for “We Belong” Campaign
On Thursday, August 15th Sephora announced the launch of the We Belong: Color Up Close campaign, recognizing their commitment to build a community where diversity is expected and a
NBJC Announces Opportunities for Interns and Fellows
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: NBJC is now accepting applications for 2020 The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) is soliciting applications from interested interns and fell
NAACP Votes Unanimously on 3 Pro-LGBTQ resolutions
WASHINGTON — On July 23, 2019 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, voted unanim
Protect Black Trans Men: Avary Palmer is OUR Brother!
WASHINGTON–On June 24th, Avary Palmer, a Black trans man, was drugged and raped by a United States Marshall. Palmer shared his experience via Instagram. In response to
National Black Justice Coalition on Democratic Debates: Black LGBTQ/SGL Rights Matter Too!
WASHINGTON — In response to the first night of Democratic Debates, David J. Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition released the following st