Tag: civil rights
group name: nbjc
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September 15, 2007 01:36 PM EDT --
On Friday Louisiana's appeals court abruptly vacated the felony conviction of a black teenager accused of beating a white student in a case fraught with racial tensions.
With the prospect of . . .
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January 17, 2007 05:48 PM EST --
What would Martin say?
By Meredith Moise
Associate Director of Religious Affairs
www.nbjc.org
On Monday, January 15th, many of us got the day off of work in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. . . .
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April 09, 2007 03:31 PM EDT --
So what do you think of the Don Imus Radio situation?? Just in case you're not up to date on the issues, here's a recap:
According to the website Media Matters:
"On the April 4 edition . . .
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December 15, 2006 08:09 AM EST --
The NJ legislature, under an order from the NJ Supreme Court created civil unions for gays and lesbians, chosing not to use the word marriage. Those in a civil union "shall have all of the same benefits, . . .
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August 28, 2007 01:35 PM EDT --
NBJC will be doing a lot
of talking over the next two days
Tonight (Tuesday), H. Alexander Robinson, NBJC CEO will spend an hour talking about the many issues impacting the Black LGBT community . . .
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September 04, 2007 06:22 PM EDT --
NBJC
NBJC Steps into September
Tuesday
September 4, 2007
NBJC Strengthens . . .
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September 15, 2007 12:48 PM EDT --
When police arrived at a rickety mobile home in Big Creek, West Virginia on September 8th, they found something that shocked the community. Megan Williams a 20-year-old black woman was being held hostage . . .
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October 31, 2006 04:00 PM EST --
The New Jersey legislature has an historic opportunity to lead in the effort to ensure that gay Americans have full equality. The choices are clear: set up a separate civil arrangement for gay New Jersey . . .
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January 16, 2007 06:06 PM EST --
by: H. Alexander Robinson,
NBJC Executive Director/CEO
As noted here last week, Rev. Walter Fauntroy was to be the keynote speaker in an Oregon MLK Day Celebration. In an apparent response . . .
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November 02, 2006 01:22 PM EST --
Originally published by the Daily Press
Is Gay Marriage Like Civil Rights?
By Hugh Lessig
Thursday 11.02.06
Debate on a proposed Virginia amendment strikes a chord in the black community.
RICHMOND—One . . .
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August 27, 2007 09:06 AM EDT --
According to the New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/27/washington/27cnd-gonzales.html?hp Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, whose tenure has been marred by controversy and accusations of . . .
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March 20, 2007 11:21 AM EDT --
NBJC Announces Nationwide Tour of Events
Come Out and Join us!!
In This Issue . . .
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September 18, 2007 04:01 PM EDT --
September 17, 2007
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Governor Schwarzenegger:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and members of the National Black Justice . . .
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November 14, 2006 03:30 PM EST --
California Legislative Black Caucus Chair and Assembly Health Chair Mervyn M. Dymally (D-Compton) announced today that the Legislative Black Caucus received an "A" on the 2006 Legislative Report . . .
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October 17, 2007 02:55 PM EDT --
Greetings!!
Dr. Sylvia Rhue
Director of Religious Affairs
The 1st and 2nd Annual Black Church Summit DVDs are available for sale!! You may order a copy for $15.00 + shipping and handling. . . .
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August 31, 2007 09:37 AM EDT --
On August 30, the Iowa District Court for Polk County issued a 63-page decision in Varnum v. Brien. The ruling affirms that same-sex couples must be allowed to marry based on the guarantee of equal treatment . . .
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April 02, 2007 10:02 PM EDT --
NYANSAPO ONLINE
NBJC Sweeps March
Monday
April 2, 2007
In This Issue
NBJC on MYSPACE
NBJC . . .
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November 14, 2006 02:42 PM EST --
There is a Balm in Gilead—and it was founded by Pernessa Seele 17 years ago. Fueled with a fiery vigor, Ms. Seele has spearheaded several programs to bring the Black church into the vanguard position . . .
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October 11, 2007 01:26 PM EDT --
Happy Coming Out Day!
H. Alexander Robinson
NBJC Executive Director & CEO
I hope that this day and the rest of your life is filled with the ability to live openly and honestly . . .
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October 17, 2006 12:42 PM EDT --
On Sunday, October 15th, the Family Research Council sponsored "Liberty Sunday" at Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston while simulcasting the event to churches across the country. It featured . . .
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