NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Africa Parrilla Garcia
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com SAN JUAN, PR– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Africa Parrilla Garcia, a 25-year-old trans woman who was shot and killed in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on February 2, 2024. It has been reported that Africa was Afro-Latina. There have not been many personal details shared […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Stolen Life of Tee Arnold
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com HALLANDALE BEACH, FL– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Tee Arnold, also known as Lagend Billions, a 35-year-old Black transgender man who was shot and killed in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Tee was a significant figure in the lives of his nieces and nephews from his large […]
Black Leaders in the LGBTQIA Movement Applaud University of South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Staley for Standing up for Trans Athlete Inclusion
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, April 7, the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team won the NCAA National Championship. Ahead of the championship game, South Carolina’s head coach Dawn Staley made comments in support of transgender athlete inclusion in sports when she was pressed by a media member on the topic. Her remarks came ahead […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Diamond Brigman
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com HOUSTON, TX– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Diamond Brigman, a Black woman of transgender experience from Houston, Texas. She was shot multiple times and killed in a drive-by shooting on March 16, 2024. “I send my prayers, condolences, and commitment to push for justice to […]
NBJC Applauds 11th Circuit Deeming Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ Unconstitutional
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com FLORIDA – After the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit’s ruling that Florida’s “Stop Woke Act,” limiting diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces, is unconstitutional, Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, issued the following […]
NBJC Responds to Civil Rights Victory Reversing Some of the Harmful Measures of FL ‘Don’t Say Gay/Trans’ Law
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com FLORIDA – After news that a settlement was reached between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys who had challenged a state law that critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay,” allowing students and teachers to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it’s not part of classroom instruction, […]
NBJC Commemorates National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON – Today marks National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), and in commemoration, Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, issued the following statement: “National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day provides us with an opportunity […]
NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com ATLANTA, GA– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill, a 35-year-old Black trans man from Macon, Georgia. He was murdered in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 29, 2024. Hill founded and owned Evollusion, a beauty bar dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+/SGL community with hair, […]
NBJC Condemns Ghana Parliament’s Criminalization of LGBTQ+ Activists
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON – Following reports that the Ghanaian Parliament passed a bill criminalizing individuals who promote, sponsor, or support LGBTQ+ activities, Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+/same-gender loving civil rights organization, issued the following statement: “We condemn the recent advancement of […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON – Today, February 7, marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). In commemoration, Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+/same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) civil rights organization, issued the following statement: “National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day continues to serve as an opportunity […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Stolen Life of Amber Minor
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com KANSAS CITY, MO– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Amber Minor, a 40-year-old Black transgender woman. Amber was shot and killed on December 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. Amber’s loved ones said that she was fun-loving, loud, bright, funny, and loved to get dolled up. […]
National Black Justice Coalition Congratulates Colman Domingo on Oscar Nomination for Portrayal of Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com Call on USPS to Recognize March on Washington Architect with Black Heritage Stamp HOLLYWOOD – This morning, actor Colman Domingo received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of civil rights icon and Black, same-gender loving man, Bayard Rustin, in the Netflix film, “Rustin.” Dr. David J. Johns, CEO of the […]
National Black Justice Coalition Announces Dr. David J. Johns as New CEO, Welcomes New Board of Directors
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com Johns Will Continue as Executive Director While Assuming Expanded Role of Outgoing CEO and Board Chair Sharon J. Lettman-Hicks WASHINGTON – Today, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading national Black LGBTQ+/same-gender loving (SGL) civil rights organization, announced Dr. David J. Johns as its new chief executive officer, effective […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Stolen Lives of Amiri Reid and Kejaun Richardson
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com TOLEDO, OH– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the deaths of Amiri Reid, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman, and Kejuan Richardson, a 21-year-old gender non-conforming Black man. Amiri and Kejaun were shot and killed on November 14, 2023, while driving around their hometown of Toledo, Ohio. The suspected shooter […]
National Black Justice Coalition Announces 2023 Benevolence Grants Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Youth
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com Coinciding with Their 20th Anniversary, NBJC Will Donate to 29 Organizations WASHINGTON – Today, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading national Black LGBTQ+/Same-gender loving (SGL) civil rights organization, will commemorate its 20th anniversary by celebrating and supporting Black LGBTQ+ children, youth, and young adults and investing in 30 […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Stolen Life of Shandon Floyd
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com COLUMBIA, SC– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Shandon Floyd, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman. She was found dead in a car six days after she was reported missing in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 14, 2023. The police have not yet ruled this as a […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates World AIDS Day, Calls on Congress to Immediately Reauthorize PEPFAR Funding
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON –In commemoration of this year’s World AIDS Day, Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, issued the following statement: “On this solemn occasion of World AIDS Day, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) pauses to honor […]
National Black Justice Coalition, United by Equity, Black Music Action Coalition Host Reps. Lee, Bush, Bowman, Raskin, and Sen. Cory Booker for Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing – From Reparations to the RAP ACT
NOV 29 at 11 AM EST: National Black Justice Coalition, United by Equity, Black Music Action Coalition Host Reps. Lee, Bush, Bowman, Raskin, and Sen. Cory Booker for Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing – From Reparations to the RAP ACT Members to Discuss Their Bipartisan Efforts to Address Historic and Institutional Racism, Advance Reparations Bills […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commends Supreme Court for Blocking Florida’s Anti-Drag Show Legislation
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com FLORIDA –Following news the Supreme Court of the United States declaring that hate-fueled Florida law limiting drag shows in the state will remain blocked, Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading Black LGBTQ+/SGL (same gender loving) civil rights organization, issued the following […]
National Black Justice Coalition Denounces Texas Senate Bill 17 as a Dire Threat to LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Mental Health at Universities
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com TEXAS –Following news about the compliance measures of the recently passed Texas Senate Bill 17, a regressive piece of legislation that imperils the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities, particularly targeting university-run LGBTQ+ centers, Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a […]
