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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.


Essential Reentry Needs for Formerly Incarcerated and Trauma-Impacted Black Women
When Black women are released from incarceration, they have many needs that must be met to not just survive, but to achieve stability,...
Kera Riddick
Mar 263 min read

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Black women-led reentry organizations that promote healing for Black women and girls
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute is spotlighting the leadership and contributions of...
Kera Riddick
Mar 172 min read


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 304 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 282 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 223 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

The Criminalization of Black Survivors of Domestic Violence
In our work to end the criminalization of Black women & girls, it is impossible not to talk about survivors of domestic violence: Black...
Kera Riddick
Oct 30, 20242 min read

Reimagining Educational Spaces for Black Girls
Join us for the launch of the CARES (Creating, Affirming, Responsive, Equitable, Schools) Initiative
NBWJI
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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