The Griffin-Gracy Educational Retreat & Historical Center (House of GG) provides programs, services and resources that positively impact the lives of transgender, gender-questioning and gender-nonconforming individuals. Their mission is to end the mass crisis of passive genocide, incarceration and criminalization of Black trans women, trans and queer people and the entirety of the Black community. The Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative (SNaP Co.) is a collaborative that builds Black trans and queer power, forcing systemic divestment from the prison industrial complex and investing in services that help empower and support the Black trans and queer communities. They’ve freed people in 15 different states across the United States, making sure that L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ folks-who are three times as likely to get arrest than heterosexual individuals-are safe. The organization posts bail to help secure the safety and freedom of people in jail and in immigration detention. The LGBTQ+ Freedom Fund works to build a critical mass against the mass detention of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ people. Until then, these eight organizations are definitely worth reading about and supporting this Pride month. Hopefully, you’ll find a place where you can donate more than your money-maybe even your time. If you feel compelled to support organizations closer to your home, do some research and find out what Black-led L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ organizations are located in your area. Whether it’s supporting the decriminalization of L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ youth or working to fund grassroots trans justice groups, these Black-led organizations are ones you can feel truly great about supporting.Īll of the organizations below seek to create justice and safety for L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ individuals, with some spanning the entire country and a few rooted in one city, working directly with folks from their community-and perhaps yours, too. After seeing an amazing list of organizations shared last year by Shea Couleé (a wonderfully outspoken advocate for justice who also happens to be an incredibly talented drag queen) I wanted to remind you all of her top picks for where to donate and volunteer if you’re looking to get involved. So many creators, influencers and activists are finally speaking up and spreading awareness about injustices experienced by Black members of the L.G.B.T.Q.I.A.+ community. 70 (!!) Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Brands With Pride Collections That Give Back
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