David Johns discusses how Ed Buck case hijacked narrative and disregard for the #LGBTQ community.
Former #DNC donor #EdBuck is on trial for the overdose deaths of two Black gay men. National Black Justice Coalition (@NBJContheMove) Executive Director @MrDavidJohns discusses how his case shows the hijacked narrative and disregard for the #LGBTQ community. #BlackNewsTonight pic.twitter.com/Lbf0itZpb7 — BNC (@BNCNews) July 27, 2021
The National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates the Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) celebrates the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Signed into law by President George H. W. Bush, the act provides anti-discrimination protections for individuals with disabilities for critical issues like employment, education, transportation, and public accommodations. Today the ADA […]
David Johns moderates a Q&A for the premiere of Ailey
Friday, July 23rd, at Lincoln Center in New York City. Please join us!
3 Things with David Johns Ep: 6 (DACA, Tavahn Ashton, Leyna Bloom)
David talks new DACA ruling; the stolen life of Tavahn Ashton; and Leyna Bloom on the cover of Sports Illustrated It’s Thursday so I had to hit you with another episode of #3Things. Texas has made the list for being trash and attacking the #DACA program. We mourn the #StolenLife of #TavahnAshton. We also celebrate the ceiling shattering of @leynabloom who […]
The Need To Pass the Equality Act with David Johns of NBJC featured on Real Talk with Andrew Gillum.
The Need To Pass the Equality Act with David Johns of NBJC featured on Real Talk with Andrew Gillum. TAKE ACTION NOW!
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Tavahn Ashton
SUITLAND, MD – The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Tavahn Ashton, a 20-year-old Black transgender woman. Known as Taya by friends and loved ones, Ashton was shot and killed in her apartment on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Although motives for the shooting are currently unknown, police do not believe that […]
3 Things with David Johns of NBCJ featured on Real Talk with Andrew Gillum (Olympics, Ed Buck, DACA)
3 Things with David Johns of NBCJ EP 4 featured on Real Talk with Andrew Gillum. Olympics + Delta Variant of COVID-19, Ed Buck and DACA.
3 Things with David Johns of NBJC – Ep: 4 (Robert E. Lee Statue, MJ Rodriguez, Pinterest)
This week’s #3Things lifts up the removal of the Robert E. Lee statute in Charlottesville; the historic Emmy nomination’s of M. J. Rodriguez; and pronoun changes at Pinterest. What’s on your #HotTopics list this week? #TalkAboutIt #Explore David talks Statue removal and Black Girl Magic; A milestone Emmy nod for MJ Rodriguez; and Pinterest updates pronoun options for inclusion…
The National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates International Non-Binary People’s Day
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com Statement from David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, issued the following statement in commemoration of International non-binary people’s Day: “Non-binary people have existed throughout human history. The cultural boom of they, them, and their pronouns is just one indication that the tides are finally turning […]
3 Things with David Johns of NBJC Ep: 3
This week, David’s #3Things are Black Women Athletes and the Olympics, Bebe Moore Campbell Mental Health Month, and the amazing Ashlee Marie Preston!
National Black Justice Coalition Slams SCOTUS Ruling for Brnovich v. DNC
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, the Supreme Court ruled that voting ballots cast at the wrong precinct in Arizona must be wholly discarded and criminalized third-party collection of absentee ballots in the case of Brnovich v. the Democratic National Committee. In a majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito, the conservative […]
3 Things with David Johns of NBJC Ep: 2
The 3 Things on the mind of David Johns, Executive Director of National Black Justice Coalition; Winding down of Pride Month, Lil Nas X, James Baldwin – Nothing Personal
National Black Justice Coalition Applauds Formation of White House Group on Safety, Inclusion, & Opportunity for Trans Americans
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, the White House Domestic Policy Council and Gender Policy Council announced the formation of an Interagency Working Group within the White House that will coordinate policies to advance the safety, economic opportunity, and inclusion of transgender Americans. The group’s participants include the Departments of Justice, Housing and […]
Women’s Group Slams AirBnB & Other Corporations For Refusing to Hire Colorado Workers, Exposing Gender Pay Gap
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 01, 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com UltraViolet Says AirBnb’s Refusal to Follow State Law Suggests Gender Disparity Issues at the Company COLORADO – In response to reports that Airbnb is among dozens of corporations refusing to hire remote workers in Colorado to evade a new state law that requires […]
Ring The Alarm: David Johns. What’s In It For Us?
What’s In It For Us, theGrio’s weekly political podcast hosted by Dr. Christina Greer Ph.D., welcomes special guest Educator, Teacher, Speaker and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition, David Johns! This week on the show: We want that old thing back! The Verzuz series has been a much-needed celebration during the pandemic, but […]
David Johns with 51st NYC Pride March (WABC)
David Johns with 51st NYC Pride March (WABC) Speaks about Inviting IN and The Lavender Book. We shift people to increase compassion, two increase spaces where people feel safe sharing important parts of who they are and decrease the social stigma and what it means to be queer. Visit LavenderBook.org
The GOP’s Culture War On Critical Race Theory And Trans Kids Target Black, LGBTQ+ People Disproportionately
These ploys are designed with a single purpose: to stifle racial justice initiatives and LGBTQ+ equality while mobilizing a demoralized Republican base still reeling from the 2020 election. By David J. Johns Republicans are waging a culture war on Black people; queer people; and Black, queer people. In more recent attacks, Republican state officials are trying […]
"Until all of us are free, none of us are free... Pride is an opportunity to reconnect to doing intersectional work that will result in all of us having the opportunity to be free." - @MrDavidJohns (@NBJCOnTheMove)#TwitterIgnite: #AlwaysProud Seriespic.twitter.com/JNNDVcoX2r
— Twitter Together (@TwitterTogether) June 29, 2021
#TwitterIgnite: #AlwaysProud Series
“Until all of us are free, none of us are free… Pride is an opportunity to reconnect to doing intersectional work that will result in all of us having the opportunity to be free.” – @MrDavidJohns
3 Things with David Johns of NBJC Ep: 1
3 Things: A summary of 3 highlighted events of the previous week. Today we highlight, Fulton v. Philadelphia; suppression of S.1 the For The People Act; and Sampson’s Amazon Prime Film Love The One You’re With.
Grey Skin: The Series featuring David Johns
I don’t use ‘Gay because gay is a white male political identifier. It is a term that an application especially regarding federal public policy often reflects an agenda. Grey Skin: The Series This podcast follows Marsean Grey and his stories of life, relationships, sex, and more. We also extend the conversations of his blog […]