The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) hosts its Bayard Rustin-Pauli Murray Advocate for Justice Awards on Thursday September 25th in Washington DC. This year’s honorees include Representative Summer Lee who has proudly represented Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District since 2022, Delegate Gabriel Acevero has represented Maryland’s 39th house district since 2018, Leggoh JohVera, Founder & CEO of Open to All, Jack Mizrahi, Founder of The Gorgeous House of Gucci, Dreisen Heath & Procter and Gamble. Dr. David J. Johns, CEO & Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective stated, “We are honored to uplift & celebrate members of our community who have dedicated their life’s work to defending democracy, advancing equity for transgender, queer & gender-expansive people & moving all Black people closer to freedom. These leaders embody what’s possible when we dismantle systems built to preserve privilege & white supremacy. The Rustin-Murray Advocate for Justice Awards honor their unwavering commitment, preserve their legacies within our shared history & foster the intergenerational connections essential to collective liberation.” The Rustin-Murray Awards are part of NBJC’s OUT on the Hill annual week of action which brings together advocates, thought leaders, community members, allies & partner organizations to advance an equity-focused policy & advocacy agenda that is unapologetically focused on the intersectional needs of LGBTQ people. The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) is America’s leading civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ people including people living with HIV/AIDS. This year’s event is powered by Amazon & in partnership with Dr. Martens Foundation, Gilead Sciences Inc., Planned Parenthood Federation of America, GLSEN, the National LGBTQ Task Force, the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, the Human Rights Campaign & Vascano Tequila. For More Info…
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