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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.
National Trends in School Pushout
Black girls were the only group of girls to be overrepresented in every type of disciplinary action.
NBWJI
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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...
NBWJI
Nov 30, 20236 min read
New Study Finds Incarceration History Prevents Black Women from Accessing Healthcare
New study finds incarceration history prevents Black women from accessing healthcare
NBWJI
Nov 28, 20235 min read
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
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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
Sep 2, 20232 min read
What We're Still Learning from Sandra Bland
The consequences of “simple” police stops are anything but simple.
NBWJI
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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 21, 20233 min read
Celebrating Juneteenth and Continuing the Fight for Liberation
This Juneteenth, NBWJI continues our fight for the liberation of Black women and girls.
NBWJI
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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