National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) Biography
- Position:
- Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Is Sexual Orientation Determined at Birth?"
- Reasoning:
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“We have no official position on the nature/nurture debate, but I assume most of our members and supporters would say ‘nature.'”
NBJC President, Apr. 1, 2004
- Description:
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“The National Black Justice Coalition is a civil rights organization dedicated to empowering Black same-gender-loving, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people. The Coalition works with our communities and our allies for social justice, equality, and an end to racism and homophobia.NBJC envisions a world where all people are fully empowered to participate safely, openly and honestly in family, faith and community, regardless of race, gender-identity or sexual orientation.”
“About Us,” NBJC website (accessed Feb. 25, 2008)
- Mission:
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“Our organization and its programs address the problem of gay inequality in America with a goal to increase African American support for gay and lesbian equality.”
“About Us,” NBJC website (accessed Feb. 25, 2008)
- Other:
- non-profit 501(c)(3) pending