James Baldwin Legacy Awards Celebrates Contributions of Black Men within the LGBTQ+/SGL Community
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com The National Black Justice Coalition honors Black Elders with James Baldwin Legacy Awards. On Sunday, August 21, 2022, National Senior Citizens Day, at 3:00 pm ET, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) will host the 2nd annual James Baldwin Legacy Awards to honor the invaluable contributions of Black men and […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group Says Deadly Hit-and-Run Outside The Jeffery Pub, One of Chicago’s Oldest LGBTQ+ Bars Should Be Investigated as Hate Crime
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Says Chicago Police Must Treat Apparent Targeted Violence Against Black LGBTQ+/SGL People Seriously Statement from Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s leading Black LGBTQ+ and same-gender loving civil rights organization, on the need for Chicago police to investigate […]
GILEAD SCIENCES AND A COALITION OF LGBTQ+ AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS MOBILIZE TO ADDRESS MONKEYPOX PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
– Gilead Will Provide up to $5 Million in Global Grant Funding to Immediately Support Public Education and Vaccine Hesitancy Communications, a Public Policy Response and a Global Outbreak Emergency Fund for Community Organizations in Regions with Active Monkeypox Outbreaks – – Collaboration Underscores Deep Commitment to LGBTQ+ Communities and People Living with HIV – […]
NBJC Issues Statement Applauding DOJ’s Charges Against People who Aided in the Murder of Breonna Taylor
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Urges lawmakers and police departments across the country to limit or remove qualified immunity The U.S. Department of Justice charged four former and current Louisville police officers with federal crimes in connection with the fatal raid on Breonna Taylor’s home in 2020. Ex-detectives Joshua Jaynes and Brett Hankison and current […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group Issues Statement in Support of U.S. Declaration of Monkeypox (MPV) Health Emergency
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Statement from Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+/SGL civil rights organization, on the Biden Administration declaring a national health emergency to address the outbreak of monkeypox (MPV): “The Biden-Harris Administration declaring a national health emergency will allow the creation of […]
National Black Justice Coalition Statement on Brittney Griner Being Sentenced to 9-Years in Russian Prison
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Continues Support of President Biden Reaching a Deal with Russia to Bring Brittney Griner Home, Also Encourages Putin to Issue a Pardon Due to Miscarriage of Justice Statement from Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+/SGL civil rights group, on reports […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates “Inviting In” Day
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC –– Today, August 2nd, is Inviting In Day. Taking place on James Baldwin’s 98th birthday, this day is a time to learn about the concept of Inviting In. Inviting In challenges the concept of coming out, disrupting traditional power dynamics that don’t center the lived experiences of LGBTQ+/SGL […]
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates Michigan Court Ruling Banning Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Statement from Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, on the Michigan Supreme Court ruling against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity: “The National Black Justice Coalition celebrates the Michigan Supreme Court ruling today, which bans […]
National Black Justice Coalition on the House of Representatives Vote Protecting Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage Rights
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Statement from Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization: “Today’s bipartisan vote in support of the Respect for Marriage Act reaffirms that the freedom to marry is and should remain settled law in a country founded on the […]
It’s Critical to Get Your LGBT+-Owned Businesses Certified
By David Barbee, Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking In 2022, the opportunities for LGBT+-owned businesses have never been more plentiful. Thanks to changing consumer preferences, supportive business networks and dedicated investment funds, being a LGBT+-owned business today can be a competitive advantage. But this fact is not widely understood in the greater LGBT+ community, […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Brazil Johnson
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com MILWAUKEE, WI- The National Black Justice Coalition mourns the death of Brazil Johnson, a 28-year-old Black transgender woman. She was shot and killed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 15, 2022. Johnson was a member of Diverse and Resilient, an organization working to achieve health equity and improve the safety and […]
NBJC Celebrates the Historic Swearing In of the Nation’s First Black Woman SCOTUS Justice
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Victoria Kirby York, Deputy Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, discusses the momentous occasion of the swearing-in of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the nation’s highest court. “As a m/other* to a young Black girl, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown […]
National Black Justice Coalition on the Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Warns Decision Could Open the Door to Rolling Back Civil Rights, Interracial Marriage, and LGBTQ+/SGL Rights Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC — Moments ago, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey through their decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group Reacts to President Biden’s Executive Order Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Moments ago, President Biden signed a historic executive order advancing LGBTQ+ equality during Pride month. The order addresses discriminatory state and local legislative attacks against LGBTQI+ children and families by directing key agencies to protect families and children; prevents so-called “conversion therapy” with a historic initiative to […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Remembers PULSE Nightclub Massacre, Honors Victims & Survivors on Six Year Anniversary
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com ORLANDO, FL —Six years ago today, an armed gunman entered PULSE, a well known LGBTQ+ nightclub in Central Florida, killing 49 people, injuring dozens more, and causing enduring mental health trauma for thousands in the largest mass murder of LGBTQ+/SGL (same gender loving) Americans in U.S. history. In response, Dr. […]
Black LGBTQ+/SGL Civil Rights Group on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Move to Ban Transition Care for Transgender Youth, Medicaid Recipients
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com FLORIDA — Yesterday, NBC News reported that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked the state board regulating doctors to ban transition-related care for transgender youth. The move came after another Florida agency issued a report justifying banning Medicaid coverage for transgender people of any age desiring puberty blockers, hormone therapies, or […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Nedra Sequence Morris
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com OPO-LOCKA, FL- The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the death of Nedra Sequence Morris, a 50-year-old Black transgender woman. Morris was shot and killed on May 14, 2022, in Opa-locka, Florida. According to her family, Morris was killed at an unknown location and then dumped at an intersection. About a […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group: Karine Jean-Pierre Makes History Twice as New White House Press Secretary
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates First Black and First Openly LGBTQ+/SGL Person to Serve as the Voice of the White House WASHINGTON, DC — Moments ago, it was announced that Karine Jean-Pierre would become the new White House press secretary when Jen Psaki departs her role next week. Karine will […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group on the U.S. Reclassification of WNBA Player Brittney Griner as “Wrongfully Detained” by Russia
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Says Russia is Playing Political Games With Griner WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, the United States government reclassified WNBA Brittney Griner as “wrongfully detained” by Russia. According to ESPN: “the change in official designation means that the U.S. government will no longer wait for Griner’s case to […]
Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group on Reports that the Supreme Court Will Vote to Overturn Abortion Rights in the United States
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Warns Decision Could Open the Door to Rolling Back Civil Rights, Interracial Marriage, and LGBTQ+/SGL Rights Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, Politico shared a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion penned by Justice Alito and said to be co-decided by four other justices that would overturn […]