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@ReadingWhileBLK sits down with David Johns from the National Black Justice Coalition

@ReadingWhileBLK sits down with David Johns from the National Black Justice Coalition

FromReading While Black Book Club


@ReadingWhileBLK sits down with David Johns from the National Black Justice Coalition

FromReading While Black Book Club

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Nov 10, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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Back in late July of this year, I had the opportunity to sit down with David Johns from the National Black Justice Coalition, a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer and same gender loving (LGBTQ/SGL) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ/SGL bias and stigma. As America’s leading national Black LGBTQ/SGL civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, NBJC has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ/SGL equality.

David J. Johns is known for his passion, public policy acumen and fierce advocacy for youth. He is an enthusiast about equity—leveraging his time, talent and treasures to address the needs of individuals and communities often neglected and ignored. A recognized thought leader and social justice champion, David’s career has focused on improving life outcomes and opportunities for Black people.

On September 1, 2017, David Johns began his next life chapter as the executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC)—a civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people, including people living with HIV/AIDS. NBJC’s mission is to end racism, homophobia, and LGBTQ bias and stigma.

We discuss his work at the NBJC, our work together with Chikesia Clemons and Anthony Wall along with a plethora of other things.

Twitter: @MrDavidJohns
Instagram: @MrDavidJohns
Website: http://www.nbjc.org

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Released:
Nov 10, 2019
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Podcast episode

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Reading While Black Book Club is a podcast where we dissect and discuss Black literature. Each month we select a book by us with us in mind giving our listeners access to the authors via interview where their questions get answered and they become part of the show. Friends, community leaders, and activists stop by as we amplify their work in marginalized communities. We promote reading as a self-help tool for better mental health and provide a safe space where individuals can tell their stories. As Black people, Black literature is not monolithic and all of it deserves celebration. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readingwhileblk/support