What You Can Do
As a predominantly white organization within a predominantly white institution, it is our responsibility to push ourselves and each other to listen, to learn, and to have difficult conversations. We must be aware of the privilege we were born into, and we must work every day to confront this privilege, understand it, and use it to support and protect the Black community.
Here at WE@T, our mission is to share our stories, learn from each other, and grow. Women would not be where we are today without the unceasing dedication and grit of women of color. As a community, we will work harder to highlight these voices and investigate the intersection of race and gender within entrepreneurship.
We have attached a list of resources circling the internet right now that support POC, specifically WOC and members of the LGBT+ community.
credit to twitter user @ambivalcnt for the resources
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Resources for Black (Trans)women & LGBT+ People
GoFundMe Thread- Support Black (trans)women, nonbinary people, and single mothers directly.
Pay Black Trans Women- Direct aid to Black trans women.
Black Trans Futures Twitter- Helping Black intersex, gender variant, nonbinary, & gender nonconforming people get their material needs met.Cashapp
Urgent Action Funds- A feminist fund that protects, strengthens and sustains women and non-binary human rights defenders at critical moments. Donate
Black Trans Travel Fund- A mutual-aid fund to provide Black trans women with the financial resources necessary for them to be able to access their self-determined safest alternatives to travel. Paypal Venmo Cashapp
Black Trans Connection- Helping exclusively Black Trans, non-cisgender and/or Intersex individuals with funding/fundraising and also sex education.Cashapp
Emergency Release Fund- Keeping Trans People Safe & Out Of Jail.Donate
Black Trans Media- Reframes the value + worth of Black trans people by building community/media/education for racial + gender justice.
Lavender Rights Project- Donations to the Lavender Rights Project support our queer and trans community members across the state of Washington. Donate
Washington Black Trans Task Force- Providing resources and support for Black Trans people in the state of Washington.
Black Queer & Intersectional Collective- BQIC is a grassroots community org working toward the liberation of Black LGBTQIA+ folks thru direct action, education, and creating spaces. Patreon Paypal
Trans Latinx DMV- A TwoSpirit + trans woman led organization that works for Black & Indigenous translatinx people living in the DCMetro area & USA. Queer Families COVID Relief
Nationz Foundation- Dedicated to building a healthier LGBTQIA+ community in central Virginia. We are committed to HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and treatment. Paypal Cashapp
Gender Justice LA- A grassroots social justice advocacy organization empowering liberation through advocating for gender and social justice.
East Africa Trans Health & Advocacy Network- Eliminating transphobia in East Africa through advocacy & awareness raising! Paypal email: info@eathan.org
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts- The mission of the BTFA Collective is to connect the community of Black trans women and non-binary femmes in the arts & to build power among themselves. Cashapp
Brave Space Alliance- The first Black and trans led LGBTQIA center located on the South Side of Chicago Paypal
For the Gworls- Raises money to assist w/ Black trans folks’ rent & affirmative surgeries. Paypal Cashapp Venmo Medical Fund Cashapp Medical Fund Paypal
Homeless Black Trans Women Fund ATL- This is fund for the community of Black Trans women that live in Atlanta and are sex workers and/or homeless.
Trans Women of Color Collective- Uplifting the narratives, leadership & lived experiences of trans people of color. Donate
The Okra Project- Combating food insecurity in the Black Trans/GNC community. Paypal
Trans Justice Funding Project- Trans justice groups run by and for trans people. Donate
TGI Justice Project- Fighting for justice for trans, gender variant & intersex people in California prisons, jails, detention centers and beyond. Donate
Trans Sistas of Color- Trans-led organization, dedicated to impacting and uplifting the lives and stories of Trans women of color in Detroit.
Marsha P. Johnson Institute- defend and protect the human rights of transgender and gender non conforming communities. Help Raise 50k For Black trans people impacted by COVID-19!
Transgender Law Center- does what it takes to keep trans and gender nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation. Donate
Trans Wave Jamaica- promotes trans health & well-being through advocacy & visibility.
Queer Detainee Empowerment Project- a community based post release organization advocating for LGBTQI*/HIV+ migrants. Donate
LGBT Books to Prisoners- Sending books to LGBTQ people in prison across the United States. Donate
Chicago Books to Women in prison- free books to women and trans people locked up nationwide. Donate
Organizations/Bail Funds
Minnesota Freedom Fund- Combats the harms of incarceration by paying bail for low-income individuals who cannot otherwise afford it.
Black Visions Collective- believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in the right relationship within our ecosystems.
Reclaim The Block- Organizes Minneapolis community and city council members to move money from the police department into other areas of the city’s budget that truly promote community health and safety.
North Star Health Collective- Works in alliance with mainstream and anti-authoritarian organizations to create a safe and healthy events.
Louisville Bail Fund- The Louisville Community Bail Fund exists to not only bail out folks, but provide post-release support to get them from jail, fed, and to a situation of safety.
Liberty Fund NYC- The Liberty Fund is dedicated to reducing the number of New Yorkers subjected to unnecessary pretrial detention while simultaneously providing much needed social services to this population.
Atlanta Solidarity Fund- This fundraiser is for bail expenses for those arrested in Atlanta.
Columbus Freedom Fund- This fundraiser is for bail expenses for those arrested in Columbus.
Black Lives Matter Houston- This fundraiser is for bail expenses for those arrested in Houston.
Brooklyn Community Bail Fund- Brooklyn Community Bail Fund secures the freedom of New Yorkers who would otherwise be detained pretrial due to their poverty alone.
Colorado Freedom Fund- This fundraiser is for bail expenses for those arrested in Colorado.
Peoples City Council Freedom Fund- This fund will be used for supplies that will keep us safe, things that will amplify our noise, transportation for protestors, support for other organizations, bail relief, etc in LA.
Philadelphia Bail Fund- This fundraiser is for bail expenses for those arrested in Philadelphia.
Chicago Community Bond Fund- The Chicago Community Bond Fund (CCBF) pays bond for people charged with crimes in Cook County, Illinois.
People’s Breakfast Oakland- Grassroot organization paying bail expenses for those arrested in Oakland. Paypal Venmo Cashapp
Northwest Community Bail Fund- Paying bail bonds for people in Seattle and King County.
PDX Protest Bail Fund- Fundraiser to cover bail and other legal expenses for protesters arrested in Portland, Oregon.
The Anti-Racist Activist Fund- The Fund provides support for activists, particularly those facing criminal charges, in the struggle against white supremacy in Orange, Chatham, Wake Counties and surrounding areas.
North Carolina Community Bail Fund- Assists those who cannot afford their freedom by posting secured cash bail, advocate for unsecured bail, and supporting individuals through their journey in the criminal justice system.
Peoples Programs- Oakland bail fund.
Beloved Community Church- Cincinnati bail fund.
Mid-South Peace & Justice Center- Memphis bail fund.
Jacksonville, Florida- Bail fund.
Dauphin County Pennsylvania- Bail fund.
Bay Area Anti- Repression Committee Bail Fund
Neighbors for Common Good- Omaha, Nebraska bail fund.
May/June MN Bail Fund and Support List- Immediate need, Organizations, and Lawyers
No New Jails NYC- Their plan is an open door for community and political stakeholders to join us in envisioning abolition in NYC, by divesting from police and prisons, and investing in community.
Decrim NY- Working to decriminalize, decarcerate, and destigmatize the sex trades in New York.
Decrim Now DC- A collective of Black + brown sex workers, organizers + allies building safety for people in the sex trades in DC.
Protest Tips
If you’re white and going to a protest put yourself between police and Black protestors. The police are less likely to use deadly or violent force on you.
If you’re not Black, decenter yourself. Do not put your allyship above the voices of Black people- share posts and donate when necessary.
Never RSVP for a protest. Fake or not, police can use this to put you into a database.
Do NOT bring your phone- the police can scan it to find your identity.
If necessary, buy a burner.
Bring a backpack with water, snacks, cash for transportation (avoid Uber) and no credit or debit cards.
Wear goggles, sneakers, running shoes, and black, nondescript clothing and a hoodie to distort recognition scanners.
Tie your the drawstring hoodie around your face, hide your hair, and lock your goggles in.
Wear tight clothing that you can move easily in.
If you bring a sign, do not take a picture of it at home, keep it nondescript and throw it away if necessary.
Decrease or delete your digital footprint. Clear your social media of photos of yourself, tell your friends to delete photos of you or untag you to decrease effectiveness of facial recognition software.
Be careful of what you say on social media, threats can get you visited by police or federal agents.
Remove all private information (job, age, where you go often, vulnerable family members) from social media
Cover your face- protect your identity and your health .
Avoid lotion and makeup as it could trap tear gas.
Avoid posting or sharing video and images publicly- Black protestors are at risk of consequences from the police or federal government.
Completely block out protestors faces and clothes because they can find you from just your shoes. Police and FBI can also undo blur or Twitter stickers.
Report posts that contain identifiable details of protestors for spam.
Avoid media, and hide your face in front of cameras.
What to do about teargas.
If you see the police putting on gas masks, they’re about to use tear gas. Try to move above the clouds.
Don’t touch your face.
If tear gassed, take off your clothes as soon as possible, then shower with cold water.Use 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with one cup of water to wash out your eyes if tear gassed. Eye flush tutorial.
If you are wearing contacts, have someone with clean hands remove them. Then throw them away.