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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.


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


What Justice Looks Like for Black Survivors of Human Trafficking
January marks National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to honor survivors, illuminate the realities of human trafficking, and...
Kera Riddick
Jan 22, 20253 min read


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
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