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php print $main_menu_links; ? -- ABOUT US Board of Directors Executive Director Contact Us ISSUES Health & Wellness Employment Non-Discrimination Family & Relationship Recognition Safe and Inclusive Schools Criminal Justice Housing RESOURCES Words Matter Toolkit Gender Justice Toolkit Reports & Publications Terminology Workbook GET INVOLVED #IAmNigelsKeeper NBJC Interns & Fellows Protect Voting Rights Words Matter NBJC Emerging Leaders HBCU LGBTQ-Equality Initiative Black Transgender Justice Black, Trans and Proud Ubuntu/BlackHistory365 < < -- Feb 7 Tweet Statement on National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day “Black communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS, not because we are more sexually active, but because our communities continue to lack access to healthcare and other preventive measures like PrEP . Our communities have also long been targeted by anti-Black systems like mass incarceration, economic disenfranchisement, and school-to-prison pipelines. Stigma against LGBTQ and same gender loving people compounds the struggles of those most at risk and stifles necessary conversation and action. Read more > Jan 27 Tweet ICYMI: National Civil Rights Organizations Call on the FBI to Support the Murder Investigation of 17-year-old Ja’Quarius Taylor as a Possible Hate Crime WASHINGTON, DC-- A teen who was reported missing to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head, officials said. Detectives are investigating this case as an apparent homicide. In response to the ongoing investigation into the death of 17-year-old Ja’Quarius Taylor from New Orleans, as a possible hate crime, National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director David Johns and Executive Director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Kristen Clarke released the following joint statement: “First and foremost, we extend our prayers and support to the family of Ja’Quarius Taylor. The tragic passing of a loved one is heartbreaking. We hope our words and our actions help to honor the memory of Ja’Quarius and keep his name in the light. Read more > Jan 21 Tweet Camika Shelby Joins NBJC as Black Youth Advocate and Ambassador Camika Shelby of Huntsville, Alabama, is proud to serve as a National Black Justice Coalition Black Youth Advocate and Ambassador. Shelby became an advocate after her 15-year-old son, Nigel Shelby died by suicide after being bullied for being both Black and gay. Read more > Oct 22 Tweet Inviting In: Chris Epps At the age of 25, I elected to be transparent with my Mother about being Same Gender Loving. As many young Black men of the SGL community, I had to wade thru the complexities of my sexual identity earlier on from religion to feeling "different" and ALL that lies in between. In the best interest of maintaining my "secret" I would primarily date guys who lived outside of the city and/or state which I lived. By dating outside of my immediate surroundings it fostered a false sense of security my "secret" would be kept safe. Read more > Oct 16 Tweet Black LGBTQ Youth Leader Warns Congress about the Unique Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Black Queer Youth The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) yesterday, joined Susan Taylor , former Essence magazine editor-in-chief, and the National CARES Mentoring Movement to support a youth delegation offering testimony about the experiences of Black youth struggling with trauma, stress, and mental health-- specifically Black queer students-- at “Hearing Their Stories: Students and How They Handle Their Mental Health,” hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Taskforce on Black Youth Suicide and Mental Health . Read more > 1 of 48 ›› TAKE ACTION -- The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Featured Video About Us Issues Media Center Blog Resources Get Involved Search Board of Directors Executive Director Staff Contact Us Employment Non-Discrimination Marriage Equality Safe & Inclusive Schools Transgender Equality HBCUs HIV/AIDS Don't Ask, Don't Tell Media Releases NBJC in the News E-Digest Archive Multimedia Reports & Publications Activist Toolkits Donate Sign up for Emails Take Action OUT on the Hill © 2019 National Black Justice Coalition...