J+J Speaks

Hear from J+J Staff and Guests on Important Topics

Welcome to J+J Speaks, the official blog of the Justice + Joy National Collaborative. Here, we share the latest updates, thought-provoking opinions, and impactful stories that drive our mission forward. From partner highlights to movement insights, our blog is a space where you can deepen your understanding of the work we do and the communities we serve.

Why We Pause Together

August 19, 2026

Times Are Hard. We’re Still Here: 143 Years Strong Fighting for Justice

April 20, 2026

Joy Is Also Part of the Strategy

March 2, 2026

Black History Is Happening Right Now

February 27, 2026

Meet the new members to the Justice + Joy’s board of trustees

February 24, 2026

The Stories We Carry: Remembering Indian Boarding Schools

September 30, 2025

Reflecting on the Courage by Generations of Young Women and Gender-Expansive Young People – Reinvention for Impact 2024 Report

May 21, 2025

Rising from Adversity: My Journey from Foster Care to Fearless Beauty

May 10, 2025

TERMINATION NOTICE

April 23, 2025

“We Do This Together”: Black Girls, Young Women, and Gender-Expansive Young People Leading Research for Change

February 28, 2025

Learning as Defiance: Honoring Black History and the Mothers Who Shaped It

February 26, 2025

An act of resistance…

February 16, 2025

Reflections on My First Civic Engagement Event: Voting and Community Empowerment

January 7, 2025

Community Vibes: Engage & Vote, A Rapid Response Fund Event

December 18, 2024

Post-Election Virtual Summit: Young Mamas Pushing Action for Change Together

October 24, 2024

Reimagining Mental Health Support

October 23, 2024

Gen Z Speaks: Opinions on this Election’s Candidates

September 23, 2024

In Solidarity: Creative Liberation, The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health in Marginalized Youth

September 9, 2024

Victim or Villain? Contradicting Responses to Human Trafficking Survivors

April 17, 2024

Legacy Part II: A Story of Intergenerational Strength, Perseverance, and the Pursuit of Happiness and Higher Education

November 30, 2023

Legacy Part I: A Story of Intergenerational Strength, Perseverance, and the Pursuit of Happiness and Higher Education

November 29, 2023

Latine V. Latinx: The Importance of Language and Inclusivity

October 15, 2023

Jeannette’s Response to Texas Judge Blocking the FDA’s Approval of Mifepristone

April 10, 2023

The Path Less Walked – The Journey to Justice

October 24, 2022

The 50 Year Fight Continues: Reflecting on Reproductive Freedom

July 26, 2022

When did the American Dream become the American Nightmare?

July 19, 2022

Representing Indigenous Motherhood at the White House

April 22, 2022

Reflections of a Young Mom

April 21, 2022

Channeling Our Rage Into Action: A Letter from Our President

August 27, 2021

As AAPI Heritage Month Ends, We Must Recommit Ourselves to the Fight Against Racism and Anti-Asian Hate

May 28, 2021

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