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Black women/femmes are the past, present, & future of progressive movement-building. White women/femmes, don't just thank them, donate what you can to support their work & invest in a brighter future. Here are some suggestions - A thread
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@staceyabrams @fairfightaction has made Georgia into a swing state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fair-fight-1
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@BlackWomensBP's works to place Black women & girls’ lives, as well as their particular struggles, squarely within the context of the larger racial justice concerns of Black communities. Donate here: https://blackwomensblueprint.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4
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The Swan Center works to value the lived experiences and safety of Black folks. Through crisis intervention, community outreach, & innovative research, the Center seeks to build capacity for activism...
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...cultural change, and survivor resiliency.
Check them out here, including their celebration of Black women's leadership in the anti-violence field this week (APAW), and donate: https://www.swancenteradvocacy.org/
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Check them out here, including their celebration of Black women's leadership in the anti-violence field this week (APAW), and donate: https://www.swancenteradvocacy.org/
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Black Mamas Matter Alliance is a national network of Black women-led organizations & multi-disciplinary professionals who work to ensure that all Black Mamas have the rts, respect, & resources 2 thrive before, during, & after pregnancy. Donate here: https://www.gagives.org/organization/Black-Mamas-Matter-Alliance
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@blackfutureslab works with Black people to transform our communities, building Black political power and changing the way that power operates—locally, statewide, and nationally. Donate here: https://blackfutureslab.org/
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Supporting Black women directly is also a great option. For example, @wagatwe is on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/wagatwe
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@SisterSong_WOC SisterSong is the largest national multi-ethnic Reproductive Justice collective. Support their work here: https://sistersong.nationbuilder.com/donate
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1Billion4BlackGirls is a 10-year philanthropic initiative designed to invest in the brain trust, innovation, health, safety, education, artistic visions, research, & joy of Black girls & their families
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/a40e2747-aeb3-4ddc-9fe1-ee138bff4d34?prv=36147
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https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/a40e2747-aeb3-4ddc-9fe1-ee138bff4d34?prv=36147
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@BlackGirlsCode is increasing the # of WOC in the digital space by empowering girls of color 2 become innovators in STEM fields, leaders in their communities, & builders of their own futures through exposure to computer science & tech. Donate: https://www.blackgirlscode.com/
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Would you prefer to support businesses? Buy from Black Women-Owend Businesses here: https://www.buyfromablackwomandirectory.org/
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Please share other ways to support the work, lives, & joy of Black women & femmes below.
They have been and will continue to be the core progressive movements, and we (White progressives) should give them not only our thanks but our resources.
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They have been and will continue to be the core progressive movements, and we (White progressives) should give them not only our thanks but our resources.
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