A New Crowdsourcing App Hopes to Serve as the ‘Green Book’ for LGBTQ People of Color
As Black Americans prepared to travel in Jim Crow-era America, they might have consulted the Green Book—an extensive travel guide of hotels, restaurants, gas stations and more that welcomed Black customers. The guide, which published annually from the 1930s into the 1960s, became a crucial tool for Black Americans navigating racist and segregationist laws. Today, following […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Loss of Danika “Danny” Henson
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com BALTIMORE, MD — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns Danika “Danny” Henson, a 31-year-old Black transgender woman shot and killed in Baltimore on Tuesday, May 4. That same day, Sophie Vasquez, a 36-year-old Latinx transgender woman, was shot and killed in Brookhaven, Georgia; Whispering Wind Bear Spirit, a 41-year-old […]
New Lavender Book app will map safe spaces for Black queer people
By Jo Yurcaba Black LGBTQ people face an increased risk of violence and harassment. A new app hopes to help change that. David Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, said Black queer and trans people have to worry about things “most people take for granted and don’t have to think about, like whether […]
In New Letter to Alexandria Mayor & Chief of Police, Civil Rights Group Demands Update on Investigation into the Murder of McKinsley LaKeith Lincoln
One Year After Lincoln Was Murdered, National Black Justice Coalition Says Lack of Updates About Black, Gay Man Raise Concerns Over Accountability and Justice Group Urges Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall and Chief of Police Ronney L. Howard to Make Good On Their Promise of a Thorough Investigation CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA — […]
Leading Civil Rights Group Praises HHS Announcement Interpreting Sex Discrimination Prohibitions to Include Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates Announcement Saying ALL People Should Have the Right to Access Health Care and Receive Equal Treatment, Regardless of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — This morning, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that the Office for Civil Rights will […]
NBJC to Instagram: Deplatform Angela Stanton King
National Black Justice Coalition Urges Instagram to Follow Twitter’s Lead and Deplatform Angela Stanton King For Vitriolic Transphobic Posts Stanton-King Appeared on an Episode of Dr. Phil That Aired Today CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — The National Black Justice Coalition is urging Instagram and Facebook to follow the lead of Twitter and […]
SUNDAY 12PM: National Black Justice Coalition, AARP Honor Legendary, Black LGBTQ+ Women Elders Award Ceremony & Virtual Tea Party
Wisdom Awards to celebrate accomplishments and experiences of Black LGBTQ+ older adults CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com On Sunday, May 16, at 12 p.m. (ET), the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) and AARP will host the virtual Black Women Legendary Elders Wisdom Awards ceremony and virtual tea party in commemoration of National LGBTQ+ Elders Day. […]
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates Tiffany & Co. Announcement That It Will Start Selling Engagement Rings for Men and Others Who Wear Masculine Jewelry
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) celebrates the announcement that Tiffany & Co. will start selling engagement rings for men and others who wear masculine jewelry. This is the first time in the luxury jewelry brands 184-year history they will sell an engagement ring line specifically aimed […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Loss of Tiffany Thomas
Thomas is one of at least 23 transgender people killed in 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com DALLAS, TX — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Tiffany Thomas, a 38-year-old Black transgender woman. Thomas was found shot to death early in the morning on April 24, 2021, at a car wash […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Loss of Jahaira DeAlto
DeAlto is one of at least 23 transgender people killed in 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com BOSTON, MA — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Jahaira DeAlto, a 42-year-old transgender woman of color, who was killed on May 2, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts after suffering fatal stab wounds. Jahaira was an […]
National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Iris Santos
Santos Is One of At Least 23 Transgender People Murdered in 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com HOUSTON, TX — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Iris Santos, a 22-year-old transgender woman killed in Houston, Texas on April 23, 2021. According to reports, Santos was shot to death while sitting on […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Loss of Keri Washington
Washington is one of at least 23 transgender people killed in 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com CLEARWATER, FL — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Keri Washington, a 49-year-old Black transgender woman found dead in Clearwater, Florida. Washington was found dead Saturday morning in the back of an apartment building […]
Black LGBTQ+ Organization Celebrates Premiere of the Final Season of POSE
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) celebrates the premiere of the final season of the groundbreaking television show Pose. The first two episodes of the third and final season aired on FX on May 2nd, 2021. The first episode of the season was directed by Janet Mock, a Black transgender […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Mikayla Miller
The National Black Justice Coalition demands accountability after 16-year-old Black LGBTQ+ teenager found hung from a tree CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com MASSACHUSETTS — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Mikayla Miller, a Black 16-year-old girl and member of the LGBTQ+ community. Miller was found dead on April 18th in Hopkinton, Massachusetts […]
National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates and Remembers the Life of Monica Roberts on Her Birthday
Trans journalist & activist Monica Roberts changed the media’s perception and coverage of transgender people CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) celebrates the life and accomplishments of Monica Roberts, a revered transgender journalist, activist, and founder of the award-winning publication TransGriot. Born in Houston, Texas on […]
National Black Justice Coalition Responds to President Biden’s First 100 Days and First Joint Address to Congress
In reaction to President Biden’s proposed American Families Plan and joint address to Congress on his administration’s first 100 days, David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading civil rights organization, issued the following statement: CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com “The Biden-Harris Administration hit the ground running during their […]
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Mourns the Loss of Natalia “Smüt” Lopez
Lopez is the 18th Transgender Person Killed in 2021 CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com CALIFORNIA — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the death of Natalia “Smüt” Lopez, a 24-year-old Black and Puerto Rican transgender woman from San Jose, California. Lopez was found on April 23, 2021, when her boyfriend called 911 saying she […]
The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Mourns the Loss of Tiara Banks
CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com Chicago, Illinois —The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) grieves the murder of Tiara Banks, a 24-year-old Black transgender woman. Banks was shot and killed while sitting in her car at the 12000 block of South Indiana Avenue in Chicago’s Southside on April 21st, 2021. Howard Brown Health, a midwest LGBTQ+ […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates Lesbian Day of Visibility
Victoria Kirby York, deputy director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NJBC), issued the following statement commemorating the Lesbian Day of Visibility: CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com “Being a visible Black lesbian is powerful – it makes me feel connected deeply to spirit and without boundaries. Living my life in this authentic way makes me […]
Leading Civil Rights Group on Police Shooting of Isaiah Brown
Isaiah Brown, a Black Gay Man, Was Shot by Police 10 Times After Calling 911 for Assistance The National Black Justice Coalition Echoes Brown Family’s Call for Release of Audio Recordings Related to the Incident, Says the Officer Involved Must Be Held Accountable CONTACT: Anna Zuccaro | anna@unbendablemedia.com VIRGINIA — In reaction to the police […]