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
National Black Justice Coalition on SCOTUS Citizenship Question Decision
WASHINGTON–Today, the Supreme Court announced their ruling on the controversial citizenship question that was slated to appear on the 2020 census, blocking the questio
NBJC on National HIV Testing Day
WASHINGTON — Today, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day. In recognition of the day, David Johns, Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), re
NBJC on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Resistance
WASHINGTON — Today, June 28, is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Resistance. On June 28th, 1969, as the Stonewall Inn was being raided by New York police, it is s