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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
May 25, 20224 min read
Youth-Led Policy Report Promotes Solutions to Improve Mental Health for Black Girls & Youth of Color
A new report highlights issues that impact access to mental health care for Black girls & BIPOC youth and sets forth actionable solutions.
NBWJI
Sep 1, 20214 min read
How Schools Can Prioritize Mental Health for Black Girls and Other Youth
Schools must prioritize mental health for Black girls and other youth by listening to youth and allowing them to lead the way.
NBWJI
Jul 28, 20214 min read
Contextualizing BIPOC Youth Mental Health
July is National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, which recognizes the unique mental health issues that Black, Indigenous, People of...
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 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
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
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