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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.

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Black Women & Girls, Gender-Based Violence, and Pathways to Criminalization & Incarceration

Gender-based violence—including domestic violence—impacts an astonishing number of Black women.

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For Many Black Girls, School Elicits Fear & Anxiety about Gender-Based Violence & Criminalization

Although schools should be safe and protective places for all students, schools are often hostile and harmful spaces for Black girls.

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NBWJI Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe

We adamantly disagree with the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe that effectively eliminates women’s & girls’ control over their own bodies.

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The CROWN Act and the Link Between Black Hair, School Discipline, and Criminalization of Black Girls

The federal CROWN Act legislation is an important step to end school pushout for Black girls.

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Statement on Police Shooting of Leonna Hale

NBWJI statement responding to Kansas City Police shooting of 26-year-old Black woman Leonna Hale

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Youth-Led Policy Report Promotes Solutions to Improve Mental Health for Black Girls & Youth of Color

A new report highlights issues that impact access to mental health care for Black girls & BIPOC youth and sets forth actionable solutions.

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Repairing Black Girls' Relationship with School

We spotlight findings from our evaluation of EMERGE, a new promising alternative educational program for system-impacted Black girls.

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How to Support the Safety of Black Women Survivors of Domestic of Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month (DVAM). DVAM was launched 34 years ago as a way to raise awareness about the prevalence of...