National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates Spirit Day
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Today, October 21, is SPIRIT Day, the world’s most prominent and most visible LGBTQ+ anti-bullying campaign and awareness day. It is a day when millions of people wear purple to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same-gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) youth and unite against […]
Leading Civil Rights Group Urges TX Governor Greg Abbott to Veto Discriminatory Anti-Trans Sports Ban
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Says Banning Trans Kids from Participating in School Sports Puts the Lives of Young People at Risk TEXAS — With TX HB 25 having now passed both chambers of the State Legislature, the discriminatory legislation banning transgender youth from participating in sports alongside their peers, is […]
National Black Justice Coalition Condemns NC Lt. Governor Anti-LGBTQ Remarks
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Says Hateful, Discriminatory Rhetoric is Unacceptable from Government Officials, Calls for Statewide Non-Discrimination Protections to Prevent Further Harm NORTH CAROLINA — North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor has doubled down after his comments disparaging the LGBTQ+ community drew widespread rebukes and calls for him to resign. In June, the Lt. Governor made […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Royal Poetical Starz
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com MIAMI GARDENS, FL- The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Royal Poetical Starz, a 26-year-old Black transgender woman. Starz was shot and killed in her car in Miami Gardens, Florida, on October 2, 2021. She has been described as having an “infectious smile and a bigger than […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Mel Groves
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Group Warns 2021 is on Track to be the Deadliest Year on Record for Trans People in the U.S. JACKSON, MS- The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Mel Groves, a 25-year-old Black transgender man from Jackson, Mississippi. Groves was shot multiple times and drove himself to […]
National Black Justice Coalition on International Lesbian Day
Statement from Victoria Kirby York, deputy executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, on International Lesbian Day: “I am a PROUD Black Lesbian! Since I was four years old I was aware of my attraction to other girls but I didn’t have a name for it. Growing up I only knew that Celie from […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Demands Asylum for Haitian Refugees
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC –– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) remains in solidarity with the Haitian migrants currently seeking refuge in the United States. Many have left Haiti due to the social and political unrest in the country, including their president’s assassination, earthquakes, violence, and a lack of resources. The Biden-Harris […]
BREAKING: Black Civil Rights Group Applauds Intended Nomination of Dr. John Nkengasong as PEPFAR Global AIDS Coordinator
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden Administration today announced its intention to nominate Dr. John Nkengasong, a renowned global health leader, to serve as the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) at the U.S. Department of State. In reaction to the announcement, David J. […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — In commemoration of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness day, David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading civil rights organization, issued the following statement. “We have made considerable strides in our fight against HIV/AIDS since the 1970s yet there remains so much […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Briana Hamilton
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com CHICAGO, IL– The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Briana Hamilton, a 25-year-old Black transgender woman. She was shot and killed in the Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois on September 17, 2021. Briana’s mother said that she was an amazing person who “was loved by many” and […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates 10th Anniversary of the Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Statement from Victoria Kirby York, Deputy Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition: “Black LGBTQ+/SGL service members have served our country valiantly in every war since the founding of the United States of America. Sadly, our country has not always served us. From segregated service, being lynched upon returning […]
3 Things With David Johns Episode 13
Texas implements a new abortion ban, a Missouri teacher resigns after being told to take down the Pride flag, and an Out for America report highlights an increase in LGBTQ+ elected officials #GoodTroubleNetwork. **** Since 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been America’s leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Disaya Monaee Smith
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Disaya Monaee Smith was the Fourth Transgender Woman Murdered in the Chicago Area This Year, One of 36 Trans People Killed in the U.S. in 2021 CHICAGO, IL The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Disaya Monaee Smith, a Black transgender woman from Chicago, Illinois. Disaya Monaee […]
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Michael K. Williams
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn home. According to Rolling Stone, “Williams did not identify as gay, but he found a welcome space for himself in the gay community having been branded as soft by the kids of his East Flatbush neighborhood; […]
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Archbishop Carl Bean
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, D.C. —Yesterday, the Unity Fellowship Church Movement, the denomination that launched the first affirming churches for Black LGBTQ+/Same Gender Loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) worshippers announced that Archbishop Carl Bean, a U.S. Motown Disco and gospel artist and minister who founded the Church has died at the age of 77. Bean recorded […]
David Johns on Cross Connection talks Elijah McClain
The death of Elijah McClain at the hands of Colorado Law Enforcement has re-emerged into national news. David Johns discusses the impacts of racism, mental health, and discrimination.
3 Things With David Johns Episode 12
This week NBJC’s David Johns gives us a tour of his hometown as we get to know each other better. David Johns visits three important cultural landmarks from his past: Ladera Park, Baldwin Crenshaw Mall, and Palisades High School. From economic impact to community highlights, and educational gems, follow along as we learn #ThreeThings with […]
Victoria Explains… National Women’s Equality Day: Ep2
Victoria Explains… National Women’s Equality Day: Ep2
The National Black Justice Coalition Praises Bayard Rustin for Anniversary of March on Washington
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Today marks the 58th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington, where hundreds of thousands marched to the nation’s capitol advocating for fundamental civil and economic rights for Black people in the United States. The National Black Justice Coalition is among the organizations endorsing this weekend’s commemorative […]
3 Things With David Johns Episode 11
This week David covers Boosie doubling down on homophobia, HIV vaccine starting human trials, and fears over the safety of LGBTQ+ Afghans as we see a Taliban take over. **** Since 2003, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has been America’s leading national civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, […]