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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 Remember to check out the Reading While Black Merch Use promo code “RWBXMAS” for 35% off https://teespring.com/stores/reading-while-black-book-club?aid=marketplace Follow Us: Twitter: @ReadingWhileBLK Instagram: @ReadingWhileBLK www.ReadingWhileBlackBookClub.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/readingwhileblk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/readingwhileblk/support