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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.


Meet NBWJI’s New Executive Director, Dr. Sydney McKinney
A seasoned leader and expert in child welfare and justice system reform, Dr. McKinney shares what excites her most about this role and her v

NBWJI Staff
May 22, 20203 min read


NBWJI Announces Dr. Sydney McKinney As NBWJI Executive Director
Today, the National Black Women's Justice Institute (NBWJI) announces that acting executive director, Dr. Sydney McKinney, a seasoned le

NBWJI Staff
Apr 4, 20205 min read


NBWJI President Dr. Monique W. Morris Appointed as First Executive Director of Grantmakers for Girls
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute (NBWJI) is excited to announce the appointment of its President, Monique W. Morris, Ed.D, as Gr

NBWJI Staff
Mar 30, 20202 min read


Reading List: NBWJI's Book Suggestions to Inspire Hope
The NBWJI team has compiled a reading list of personal favorites to help connect you and your family to the hope, strength, and resiliency o

NBWJI Staff
Mar 23, 20202 min read


Thank You!
I could not let 2019 come to a close without sincerely thanking you for your support this year.
Monique W. Morris, Ed.D.
Dec 30, 20192 min read


NBWJI Goes Global
This year, we took the issue of decriminalizing Black women and girls global.

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 9, 20192 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 8, 20194 min read
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