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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 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


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
Dec 6, 20192 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
Oct 18, 20194 min read
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