Senate Confirms Attorney Staci Yandle & Judge Darrin Gayles to the Federal Bench
Washington, DC — June 17, 2014 – Today, the Senate confirmed Attorney Staci Yandle and Judge Darrin Gayles to become federal judges on the U.S. District Courts i
NBJC Applauds President Obama’s Executive Order to Protect LGBT Workers
Washington, DC—June 16, 2014 – Today, the White House announced President Obama’s intention to sign an executive order that could protect as many as 16 mil
The New Black Premiere on Independent Lens
The New Black Premiere on Independent Lens Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 10:30 pm (EST) on PBS Race and Religion Intersect in the Battle for Same-Sex Marriage On Sunday, June
NBJC Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) honors the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, who passed away this morning at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the
NBJC Responds to CNN’s Donald Sterling Interview
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Donald Sterling, the embattled owner of the LA Clippers, sat down for an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper to attempt damage contr
NBJC salutes Michael Sam for OWNING HIS POWER!!!
On Saturday, May 10, 2014, Michael Sam became the first openly gay player drafted into the National Football League by the St. Louis Rams. By proclaiming his truth, Sam has broken
2014 National Black Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day Statement
Washington, DC – April 10, 2014 – Today, The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), America's leading Black LGBT civil rights organization focused on
OAKLAND/BAY AREA REGISTER TODAY!
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the nation’s leading Black LGBT civil rights organization, is proud to partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration for th
NBJC Responds to Anti-LGBT Speech Found on the Campuses of Spelman and Morehouse: Hate Speech is Never Okay!
Washington, D.C. – March 26, 2014 – This week marks the annual LGBTQ Pride Week at Spelman and Morehouse Colleges in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s theme is &ldquo
A Reality Check from Uganda
By Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks Our movement for full equality for LGBT people continues to gain momentum. We’ve seen tremendous strides in terms of marriage equality (a tota