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Bayard Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington. He did it as an openly gay Black man, and for that audacity, he wa...
10/15/2026

Bayard Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington.
He did it as an openly gay Black man, and for that audacity, he was pushed to the margins of the movement he helped build and of the history books that followed.
The March has a Forever Stamp. Dr. King, whom Rustin mentored, has a Forever Stamp. Yet, Rustin was left out.
The Bayard Rustin Stamp Act (H.R. 7441) would change that and give him the recognition he's owed.
👉 Call your representative and ask them to cosponsor H.R. 7441. Link to NBJC's Digital Action Hub is in bio.

10/14/2026

"Let us hold fathers to the same standard we hold mothers to, and give them their flowers, too, when they are due."

On the latest clip from Teach the Babies, Dr. David J. Johns breaks down the hidden gender bias present in public discussions about family and school choices.
"Two parents made the decision. The blame landed on one," notes Dr. Johns.

"When we talk about school decisions as a mother's burden, we make them one. The fathers doing the work disappear from the story, and that can make it harder for the next father to see himself in any of it." It is time to recognize shared responsibility in our families and honor the Black fathers standing on the frontlines for their children's education.

Stream the complete episode of Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred streaming platform today.

"When we keep handing Black parents that choice, then blame them for whichever cost shows up, the problem is the design....
10/13/2026

"When we keep handing Black parents that choice, then blame them for whichever cost shows up, the problem is the design."

In the latest solo episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David J. Johns explores the history and reality of educational choice in America, titled Who Designed The Choice. From criminalizing Black mothers who cross school district lines to post-Brown tuition grants that drained public education, Dr. Johns analyzes how policy architecture continues to place the burden of systemic failure onto Black families.

Stream the full episode of Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite streaming platform today.

10/10/2026

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, In Defense of Ourselves screens at the Baltimore International Black Film Festival as part of the DMV Shorts block.

In the summer of 2024, hundreds of advocates, artists, community leaders, and policymakers converged on Washington, D.C. for the first Equity March. They moved through the halls of Congress by day and filled the ballroom by night. It was a deliberate, joyful, urgent declaration that equity is not a policy preference. It is the precondition for freedom.

SCREENING DETAILS:

Event: Baltimore International Black Film Festival

Date: Tomorrow, Sunday, October 11

Block: DMV Shorts

Tickets: $13.06 at bibff.com

Join us in celebrating Black documentary activism and honoring our movement history. Visit bibff.com to secure your passes today.

"Mental health is movement health. Mental health impacts how we live, love, lead, and organize." This World Mental Hea...
10/10/2026

"Mental health is movement health. Mental health impacts how we live, love, lead, and organize."

This World Mental Health Day, NBJC stands firm in the belief that sustainable advocacy requires wellness, rest, and mental care. To build a future where our people thrive, we must protect the health and peace of those fighting on the frontlines. Through our partnership with the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF), we offer direct access to free, culturally affirming therapy and wellness resources designed specifically for our community. You do not have to carry the weight alone.

Visit the link below to learn more about our partnership with BLHF and access free mental health support today: https://nbjc.org/nbjc-x-boris-l-henson-foundation/

"We wrote it down." Pre-orders are officially open for The Black Papers: A Policy Agenda for Black Liberation in the 2...
10/09/2026

"We wrote it down."

Pre-orders are officially open for The Black Papers: A Policy Agenda for Black Liberation in the 21st Century, edited by NBJC’s CEO and Executive Director, Dr. David J. Johns.

Every chapter names a problem in plain language, shows how it was built, highlights who is fighting it, and outlines actionable policy change at the federal, state, and local levels.

Created by more than a hundred Black scholars, organizers, attorneys, artists, and elected officials, this book stands in the proud tradition of the Niagara Movement, the Gary Convention, the Freedom Budget, and the Poor People’s Campaign.

Pre-ordering puts our collective agenda in circulation on day one. Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Digital on October 30, 2026. All proceeds go to State of the People. Pre-order your copy today at routeledge.com or stateoftheppl.com

10/07/2026

On the latest episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. Tiffany Crutcher provides a crucial update on her family's legal battle in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After successfully appealing a case dismissal in the 10th Circuit Court, a trial date has been set for February 8th. "This is what qualified immunity will do to a family," says Dr. Crutcher. "

So we gotta abolish qualified immunity. We gotta change the use of force standard." As we support the Crutcher family on their day in court, Dr. Crutcher urges us all to stay engaged, follow the case, and make our voices heard at the ballot box on November 3rd.

Listen to the full episode of Teach the Babies with Dr. David J. Johns on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

"If your why does not make you cry, it is not strong enough." In this powerful episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David ...
10/06/2026

"If your why does not make you cry, it is not strong enough."

In this powerful episode of Teach the Babies, Dr. David J. Johns is joined by Dr. Tiffany Crutcher for an unforgettable discussion on faith, grief, and sustainable movement building. After her twin brother Terence Crutcher was killed by police in Tulsa, Dr. Crutcher dedicated her life to ensuring that his legacy would outlast the tragedy that took him. From unearthing deep-seated historical injustice in Tulsa to creating spaces of belonging and love for our youth, Dr. Crutcher’s leadership embodies what it means to lead with purpose.

"I am not calling these babies out. I am calling them in," says Dr. Crutcher. "I am bringing them in. I am creating space for them to feel like they belong, and that they are needed, and that they are loved."

Stream the full episode of Teach the Babies with Dr. Tiffany Crutcher today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast streaming platform.

10/03/2026

Full energy this November because your future is actually on the line. Climate, equality, reparative justice, healthcare, and the economy are all on the ballot. The governors and legislators we elect will change everything, so if you care about these issues, you must show up. Your vote is the main character right now. Get registered today.

"Documenting our history is an act of advocacy, equity, and liberation."We are thrilled to share that In Defense of Ours...
10/02/2026

"Documenting our history is an act of advocacy, equity, and liberation."

We are thrilled to share that In Defense of Ourselves has been named an Official Selection at the 2026 Baltimore International Black Film Festival.

Screening in the DMV Shorts category on Sunday, October 11, this documentary examines critical fights for pay equity, economic justice, and the defense of Black community wellbeing.

Join us in celebrating Black storytelling and documentary activism in the DMV.

In the summer of 2024, hundreds of advocates, artists, community leaders, and policymakers converged on Washington, D.C. for the first-ever Equity March. They moved through the halls of Congress by day and filled the ballroom by night—a deliberate, joyful, urgent declaration that equity is not a policy preference. It is the precondition for freedom. In Defense of Ourselves is ultimately a film about what it means to hold hope and urgency in the same hand. It asks: What does equity advocacy look like when the word ""equity"" has become a political target? When the ballroom that once spilled into Capitol Hill must now contend with a government that has declared the very premise of the march illegal?

Get your tickets and view the complete festival lineup at bibff.com

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