The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), halting further construction at the immigration detention site situated at the Everglades Jetport, commonly known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”

We're launching a youth led series! Have a chance to be open about political fears & confusion, build community with fellow youth, & build knowledge to help better understand our current climate. Join our first town hall Wednesday, May 21st @ 4:30 PT/7:30 ET Link to register: tinyurl.com/2z8kt96p

Yesterday we were notified by email that our Reducing Risk for Girls cooperative agreement award is being terminated. This is not the end. We remain committed to this work. We invite you to visit our website to view the complete termination letter and read our full blog post: tinyurl.com/r6pby2xx

April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Spanning across 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab American community is incredibly diverse. Let’s celebrate the rich culture, achievements & diversity of Arab Americans while standing against bigotry. #arabamericanheritagemonth

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This SAAM, we honor all survivors—no matter where they are in their healing, their identity, or if they reported. Your strength & resilience inspire us. In the fight for a world free from violence, you are not alone. 💙 #SAAM #BelieveSurvivors

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, courage, & achievements of women around the world. This is more than just a day—it's a reminder that our voices matter, our contributions shape the future, & that we are not invisible. Together, we rise, we lead, & we break barriers.

We’re so excited to introduce you to our powerful, inspiring 2025 Women of Vision Awards honorees!

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When Black girls & gender-expansive youth lead research, they drive change and demand justice. Read our new blog as Dr. Jamelia Harris and the Envisioning New Structures Fellows affirm their power, centering sisterhood, positionality, and epistemic justice. Access the blog here: tinyurl.com/5n6em93u

We released a new blog post 'Learning as Defiance: Honoring Black History and the Mothers Who Shaped' It by Carrie Hatfield. Carrie reflects on the book The Three Mothers and the power of the often-overlooked influence of Black mothers in shaping the world. Read the blog here: tinyurl.com/4nxz7y9k

Our President, Jeannette Pai-Espinosa, shares a powerful message of resistance & justice in her latest blog post. She offers tips on finding strength through action, community, and self-care. Read it on our newly updated website using the link below! Blog Post: justiceandjoynatl.org/an-act-of-re...

We made the decision to launch our updated website on President’s Day as an act of loud and proud resistance and defiance. We resist. We persist. We rise. Today and every day. Join us and explore the new site: justiceandjoynatl.org #NewWebsite #UnapologeticAdvocacy #PresidentsDay #JusticeandJoy

We refuse to be silent. We refuse to be stagnant. We’re channeling our rage into action—turning frustration into fuel and moving unapologetically forward. Our new website is launching soon—built for impact, built for change. Stay tuned. #NewWebsite #UnapologeticAdvocacy #JusticeandJoy

Hi friends! We're Justice + Joy National Collaborative, an intergenerational, gender and racial justice organization engaged in advocacy, organizing, and research with and for girls, young women, and gender-expansive young people of color. We're excited to be here! Follow us and join our community ✨