December 22, 2010
Today, President Obama is signing into effect the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” (DADT) a 17-year old law prohibiting gay and lesbian people from serving openly in the military. NBJC Executive Director Sharon Lettman-Hicks and Director of Public Engagement Jasper Hendricks, III will be present to wit... See More
November 30, 2010
Happy holidays and thanks for being a part of the NBJC Family! I'm writing to ask if you'll help NBJC attract more followers by inviting your friends to our Like page. Our goal by December 7th is 2500 and right now we're at 2190. The link is http://www.facebook.com/NationalBlackJusticeCoalition... See More
October 1, 2010
“One Nation Working Together: Building an Inclusive Social Justice Agenda” On Oct. 2, 2010, we have the opportunity to make history. NBJC urges you to stand together with the LGBTQ, labor, civil rights, women’s, youth, environmental, immigrant, faith and peace communities as we all stand unified as On... See More
September 8, 2010
Dear Friends, We are only ONE WEEK away from the "OUT on the Hill" Black LGBT Leadership Summit! This is shaping up to be an exciting and historic event. Here are a few developments and reminders: SPECIAL GUESTS AND PARTICIPANTS CONFIRMED • We have several notables who will be attending "OUT... See More
September 3, 2010
If you’re going to be in Atlanta for Labor Day Weekend, NBJC’s Executive Director Sharon Lettman-Hicks is the Keynote Speaker at the State of the Black Gay America (SBGA) Summit, a one-day event that takes place annually during Atlanta’s Black Gay Pride Weekend Celebration. This year’s theme is Our Peopl... See More
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