Women’s History Month is significant for a multitude of reasons, with the main one being that we need to support women, not just this month but every single month. We especially need to show our solidarity for Black women in all facets of society and especially those who work behind the scenes to make things happen for us all. With an abundance of community organizations dedicated to enhancing the Black experience or advocating for Black lives, we must show our support to the Black women who are leading them. What better way to support them than by supporting the organizations that they’ve worked so tirelessly to build and maintain?
1. The Transgender District
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The Transgender District was founded in 2017 by Aria Sa’id, Honey Mahogany and Janetta Johnson. It is the first legally recognized transgender district in the world.
2. Mothering Justice
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Founded by Danielle Atkinson, who’s also the current national executive director, Mothering Justice is an organization created to advocate for mothers of color. By equipping this group with the appropriate resources, they are building power.
3. New Georgia Project
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Led by its CEO Nsé Ufot, New Georgia Project is committed to civically engaging voters through voter registration, outreach and more.
4. House of Tulip
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Led by executive director Mariah Moore, House of Tulip, based in New Orleans, is addressing housing insecurities in Louisiana for its trans residents. The organization is raising money to purchase a property that will house up to 10 transgender or non-conforming residents at a time.
5. Law for Black Lives
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Law for Black Lives, led by its executive director Marbre Stahly-Butts, is a vast body of over 6,000 attorneys and legal professionals. They are focused on building community power by reshaping the legal field as we know it.
Be sure to support these Black women-led organizations today and every day after. What are some of your favorites that weren’t mentioned on the list?
