The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Shahere “Diamond” Jackson-McDonald
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com PHILADELPHIA, PA- The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Shahere “Diamond” Jackson-McDonald, a 27-year-old Black transgender woman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Thanksgiving, November 24, 2022, Jackson-McDonald was found shot to death in her Germantown apartment. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office said that Diamond is at least the […]
National Black Justice Coalition on the Mass Shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs
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 mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs: “When ignorance is weaponized to become hate, people suffer. When hate-filled people are without communities that love and support their ability […]
Black LGBTQ+ Leader Demands Action from Russian Embassy and WH After Russia Moves Brittney Griner to a Remote Penal Colony
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition on Russia Moving Brittney Griner to an Undisclosed Penal Colony Statement from Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+/SGL civil rights organization, on Russia moving Brittney Griner to an undisclosed penal colony: “We are deeply concerned about […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates Ace Week, Celebrating Asexuality
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC – From October 23rd through the 29th, the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the country’s leading Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, joins many others in celebrating Ace Week. Ace Week is a time to encourage greater understanding and acceptance of asexual-spectrum identities. The Williams Institute found that an […]
National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates Intersex Awareness Day
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com WASHINGTON, DC — The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), the country’s leading Black LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, commemorates Intersex Awareness Day on October 26th. This date marks the first demonstration by intersex people at the annual conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics. At the conference, intersex protesters denounced non-consensual infant […]
BREAKING: Russian Court Rejects Brittney Griner’s Appeal of Nine-Year Sentence
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Leader Reacts to Decision, Speaks to Issues Griner Faces as a Black LGBTQ+/SGL Woman and American Earlier today, it was reported that a Russian court rejected Brittney Griner‘s appeal of her nine-year sentence on drug charges, a completely anticipated result in a trial that U.S. and […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Death of Semaj Billingslea
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com JACKSONVILLE, FL- The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) mourns the loss of Semaj Billingslea, a 33-year-old Black trans man from Jacksonville, Florida. On September 21, 2022, police found Semaj suffering from a gunshot wound outside a motel. He was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. Semaj […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Commemorates National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, DC — In commemoration of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness day, Dr. 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 more work to do. […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Mourns the Deaths of Dede Ricks and Hayden Davis, Black Transgender Women Killed in Detroit
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Leading Black LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Group Says Second Violent Murder of Black Trans Women in Detroit within a Month is Deeply Concerning DETROIT, MICHIGAN — The National Black Justice Coalition, a leading Black LGBTQ+ and same-gender loving civil rights organization, mourns the death of Dede Ricks, a 33-year-old Black transgender […]
NBJC on Texas District Judge’s Ruling that Requiring Employers to Provide Coverage for HIV Drugs Violates Religious Rights
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com National Black Justice Coalition Says Decision is a Direct Attack on LGBTQ+ People and Those Living With HIV/AIDS TEXAS — Earlier today, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas ruled that requiring employers to provide coverage for PrEP drugs, which prevent the transmission of HIV, violates the religious rights of […]
The National Black Justice Coalition Celebrates “Stop WOKE Act” Being Blocked by a Federal Judge
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com Floridians Can Still #SayBlack FLORIDA — Yesterday, Florida’s “Stop WOKE” Act, which attempted to restrict workplace diversity training and the teaching of truth as it relates to white supremacist and anti-Black sentiment, behaviors, and teachings, was blocked by a federal judge. Chief Judge Mark Walker ruled the law violates the […]
NBJC Celebrates Tevin Campbell, Thanks Him for Inviting Us In
CONTACT: Brett Abrams | brett@unbendablemedia.com In response to singer Tevin Campbell opening up to People Magazine about his life and sexuality, Dr. David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, a leading national Black LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, issued the following statement celebrating Campell and thanking him for inviting us in: “Tevin […]
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 […]