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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.


Press Release: National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Anjanette Young
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement on Anjanette Young, a Black woman in Chicago, who was...

NBWJI
Dec 21, 20201 min read


What Justice Looks Like
Society is at an inflection point, and our work is more important now than ever before.

Dr. Sydney McKinney
Dec 14, 20202 min read


Thank You, Designers!
Thank you to Sadé Edwards, Maria Corner, a student in Design Corp at Pratt Institute and Michael Kelly and the Design Corp Class!

NBWJI
Dec 14, 20201 min read


3 Reasons to Give to NBWJI
From #BreonnaTaylor to #Grace, you have stood with us in demanding justice for Black women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people.

NBWJI
Dec 14, 20201 min read


A Call for Collective Healing and Justice for Breonna Taylor
On October 7, 2020, NBWJI hosted a call for collective healing and justice for Breonna Taylor and the many named and unnamed Black women...

NBWJI Staff
Nov 10, 20204 min read


NBWJI Issues Statement on #FreeGrace
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement on Grace, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan, who was remanded to

Dr. Sydney McKinney
Jul 24, 20202 min read


NBWJI Issues Statement on Breonna Taylor and George Floyd
NBWJI released this statement in response to the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery and the civil unrest sweep

Dr. Sydney McKinney
Jun 3, 20202 min read


NBWJI Calls For The Release Of Women And Girls In Prisons
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute is calling for the release of women and girls from prison

Dr. Sydney McKinney
May 30, 20202 min read
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