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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.


Essential Reentry Needs for Formerly Incarcerated and Trauma-Impacted Black Women
When Black women are released from incarceration, they have many needs that must be met to not just survive, but to achieve stability,...
Kera Riddick
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black women-led reentry organizations that promote healing for Black women and girls
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute is spotlighting the leadership and contributions of...
Kera Riddick
Mar 17, 20252 min read


How the Criminal Legal System Fails Black Women and Girl Survivors of Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to honor survivors, increase awareness of human trafficking, and examine...
NBWJI
Jan 30, 20254 min read


Op-ed: The Realities of Black Survivors of Human Trafficking
Executive Director Sydney McKinney wrote an op-ed in Essence to illuminate the realities of human trafficking.
NBWJI
Jan 28, 20252 min read
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