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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.
New Mental Health Resources to Create Affirming, Responsive, and Equitable Schools
Two new resources help schools understand the impact of their mental health policies & practices on the emotional well-being of Black girls.
NBWJI
Nov 5, 20243 min read
The Criminalization of Black Survivors of Domestic Violence
In our work to end the criminalization of Black women & girls, it is impossible not to talk about survivors of domestic violence: Black...
Kera Riddick
Oct 30, 20242 min read
Reimagining Educational Spaces for Black Girls
Join us for the launch of the CARES (Creating, Affirming, Responsive, Equitable, Schools) Initiative
NBWJI
Oct 24, 20242 min read
Launch of Black Girls' Pushout & Criminalization in Schools Data Hub
Join the launch of a new data hub to disrupt school-to-confinement pathways
NBWJI
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Statement on police shooting and killing of Sonya Massey
NBWJI statement on police shooting and killing of Sonya Massey
NBWJI
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Statement on Chrystul Kizer plea deal
NBWJI statement about Chrystul Kizer's plea deal. Chrystul is a child sex-trafficking victim & survivor now facing up to 20 years in prison.
NBWJI
Jun 17, 20242 min read
Chrystul Kizer is a child sex-trafficking victim and survivor. She is now facing up to 20 years in prison for surviving.
Chrystul Kizer is a child sex-trafficking victim and survivor. She is now 23 years old and facing up to 20 years in prison for surviving.
NBWJI
Jun 16, 20244 min read
Black LGBTQ+ women, girls, & gender-expansive people disproportionately impacted by criminal-legal system
Black LGBTQ+ women, girls, & gender-expansive people are disproportionately impacted by the criminal-legal system
NBWJI
Jun 9, 20243 min read
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