NBWJI
Statement on police shooting and killing of Sonya Massey
NBWJI statement on police shooting and killing of Sonya Massey
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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
Jun 172 min read
Statement on Chrystul Kizer plea deal
NBWJI statement about Chrystul Kizer's plea deal. Chrystul is a child sex-trafficking victim & survivor now facing up to 20 years in prison.
NBWJI
Sep 2, 20232 min read
Statement on Police Shooting of Ta'Kiya Young
NBWJI statement on Blendon Township (Ohio) police shooting and killing of 21-year-old Black woman Ta’Kiya Young
NBWJI
Jun 24, 20222 min read
NBWJI Statement on SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe
We adamantly disagree with the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe that effectively eliminates women’s & girls’ control over their own bodies.
NBWJI
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Statement on Police Shooting of Leonna Hale
NBWJI statement responding to Kansas City Police shooting of 26-year-old Black woman Leonna Hale
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
May 5, 20213 min read
Youth-Led Mental Health Council Aims to Promote Healing Amid Pandemic & Racial Unrest
15 youth leaders & organizations awarded an opportunity to inform policy solutions that better serve the mental health of BIPOC youth
NBWJI
Apr 20, 20212 min read
NBWJI Statement on the Police Killing of Ma’Khia Bryant
We are angry and anguished at learning that police in Columbus, OH, killed Ma’Khia Bryant, a 16-year-old Black girl. Ma’Khia called the...
NBWJI
Apr 19, 20211 min read
NBWJI Statement on Verdict in Derek Chauvin Case
With today's verdict in the case of Derek Chauvin, we are thinking about George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and the many untold number of...
NBWJI
Mar 10, 20212 min read
NBWJI Statement on Rochester Police Pepper-Spraying Mother with Child
NBWJI released the following statement responding to the report that the Rochester PD pepper-sprayed a Black mother with her child.
NBWJI
Feb 4, 20212 min read
National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Rochester Police Pepper-Spraying Young Girl
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement from Executive Director Dr. Sydney McKinney responding to...
NBWJI
Feb 3, 20211 min read
National Black Women’s Justice Institute Statement on Assault of Student at Liberty High School
The National Black Women’s Justice Institute released the following statement from Executive Director Dr. Sydney McKinney responding to...
NBWJI
Dec 21, 20201 min read
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...
Dr. Sydney McKinney
Jul 24, 20202 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
Jun 3, 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
NBWJI Staff
May 22, 20203 min read
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
Apr 4, 20205 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
Mar 30, 20202 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
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
Jul 22, 20193 min read
NBWJI Expands Team With Acting Executive Director
Dr. McKinney comes to the National Black Women's Justice Institute (NBWJI) with a wealth of experience in the areas of child welfare and
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