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Health Needs of Black Women After Incarceration
In the United States, Black women have long experienced disparities in health and healthcare that continue to persist today. Black women...
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Lift Our Voices
The “Lift Our Voices” blog features analysis and opinion from NBWJI’s experts on the latest issues and news.
NBWJI
- Oct 3
- 3 min
Supporting Black Women’s Reentry from Incarceration
California annually releases more women from prisons and jails than any other state. Women represent 20% of the total share of annual...
NBWJI
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Statement on Police Shooting of Ta'Kiya Young
NBWJI statement on Blendon Township (Ohio) police shooting and killing of 21-year-old Black woman Ta’Kiya Young
NBWJI
- Jul 28
- 3 min
What We're Still Learning from Sandra Bland
The consequences of “simple” police stops are anything but simple.
NBWJI
- Jun 21
- 3 min
LBTQ Women, Girls, & Gender Nonconforming People Disproportionately Victimized & Criminalized
This Pride, we are reminded that Black LBTQ women & girls are at greater risk for victimization, criminalization, & punishment.
NBWJI
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Celebrating Juneteenth and Continuing the Fight for Liberation
This Juneteenth, NBWJI continues our fight for the liberation of Black women and girls.
NBWJI
- May 23
- 3 min
COVID-19 Crisis Intervention for Black Girls Impacted by the Foster Care & Juvenile Legal Systems
Our report explores the needs of system-impacted Black girls and how organizations supported them during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBWJI
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Black Women, Sexual Assault, and Criminalization
The impact of sexual violence on Black women cannot be overstated.
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