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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.
NBWJI Staff
Dec 9, 20192 min read
NBWJI Celebrates A Successful Year in the Fight to End School Pushout
2019 was an incredibly successful year in our ongoing fight to end the criminalization of Black girls in schools and to create safe and heal
NBWJI Staff
Dec 8, 20194 min read
NBWJI Trains Over 1,000 Leaders in Trauma Informed Responses
Since 2017, The National Black Women’s Justice Institute has provided trainings on healing - informed responses for CSE survivors.
NBWJI Staff
Dec 6, 20192 min read
NBWJI Research Informs New Policy to End School Pushout
A bold new piece of legislation to disrupt the school-to-confinement pathway by investing in safe and nurturing school environments for all
NBWJI Staff
Oct 18, 20194 min read
Getting to Know You: Meet Aishatu Yusuf, MPA
Today, we spotlight, Senior Policy Fellow on Education and Reentry, Aishatu Yusuf, MPA. Learn more about Aishatu's influences, what exci
NBWJI Staff
Sep 12, 20192 min read
NBWJI Report Offers Solutions To Counter The Criminalization Of Black Girls
Today, The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released federal, state and local recommendations to end school pushout for Black girls
NBWJI Staff
Sep 9, 20193 min read
World Premiere of “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Documentary”
“PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” (PUSHOUT) will premiere at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on
NBWJI Staff
Aug 14, 20193 min read
Getting to Know You: Meet Dr. Sydney McKinney, Acting Executive Director
Today, we launch our Getting to Know You Series, which highlights the amazing women who make up the NBWJI Team.
We are kicking off the serie
Mahogany Morris, 10th Grade High School Student
Jul 23, 20191 min read
Educating a Girl is Like Educating the Whole Community
In June 2019, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute (NBWJI) led a delegation to Kilgoris and Nairobi, Kenya. The delegation...
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