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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 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
NBWJI Staff
Sep 12, 20192 min read

World Premiere of “PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools Documentary”
“PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” (PUSHOUT) will premiere at the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference on
NBWJI Staff
Sep 9, 20193 min read


Getting to Know You: Meet Dr. Sydney McKinney, Acting Executive Director
Today, we launch our Getting to Know You Series, which highlights the amazing women who make up the NBWJI Team.
We are kicking off the serie
NBWJI Staff
Aug 14, 20193 min read


Educating a Girl is Like Educating the Whole Community
In June 2019, the National Black Women’s Justice Institute (NBWJI) led a delegation to Kilgoris and Nairobi, Kenya. The delegation...
Mahogany Morris, 10th Grade High School Student
Jul 23, 20191 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
NBWJI Staff
Jul 22, 20193 min read

VIP: Reframing Our Approach to Advocate for Girls of Color in Foster Care
In January 2016, I received a call that transformed how I engaged the Child Welfare/Dependency Care System, commonly referred to as Foster C
JoHanna Thompson, MPA
Jun 11, 20194 min read


Demanding Safety And Healing For Black Survivors Of Sexual Violence
The report calls for an expansion of messaging and responses to more explicitly center the experiences of Black women, girls, trans and gend
NBWJI Staff
Feb 26, 20193 min read


FreedomWork Profile: Gwen’s Girls
FreedomWork Profile: Gwen’s Girls City: Pittsburgh, PA Founded: 2002 The National Black Women’s Justice Institute devotes much time...
NBWJI Staff
Jan 21, 20193 min read
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