black lives matter

Internet Activism

politics + activism

How to Avoid Performative Allyship: The Moment Is Over, Time to Join the Movement

Performative allyship isn’t helping. If you’re interested in building more than just a “woke” brand and want to be part of lasting, systemic change, here’s where to start.

Abbie Jones —

Aug 6, 2020

events

No Justice No Pride

meet-ups / events

You Raised $2K for Women for Political Change at Rise Up Get Down — A+ Members Can Watch the Replay!

On Sunday June 28, the anniversary of the start of the Stonewall Riots, we threw a little digital shindig to celebrate Pride as an uprising and to raise money for…

Nico —

Jul 1, 2020

No Justice No Pride

the speakeasy

pop culture fix

Black In Space: A Virtual Black Pride Experience

Black Pride in DC is a chance to celebrate our community’s resilience, honor our history and organize for a better future! This year, I attended afro-futurist art shows, alien burlesque…

Tahirah Alexander Green —

Jun 30, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

Honor Trans Elders

lgbt pride

Principles of Pride: We Owe Our Lives to Trans Elders Like Ceyenne Doroshow

As trans people who are so accustomed to losing our chosen family before they become elders, Ceyenne Doroshow is setting a blueprint for what it means to live fiercely and…

xoai pham —

Jun 30, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

No Justice No Pride

society + culture

We Find Freedom in Black Trans Joy

We place joy at the center of our spaces, because spaces created for us are often only interested in our trauma and pain.

Jordyn Jay and Gia Love —

Jun 26, 2020

events

No Justice No Pride

community

Live Show This Sunday to Benefit Women For Political Change, Minneapolis!

Featuring El Sanchez, Jes Tom, Junauda Petrus-Nasah and Be Steadwell, 100% of ticket proceeds go to support Women for Political Change in Minneapolis!

Nico —

Jun 25, 2020

community

eric garner

politics + activism

Ferguson and Community Trauma: Defining Peace For Ourselves

We see violence not only in the crimson of blood spilled far too many times but also in the varying shades of brown on the skins of people of color.…

Helen —

Jun 24, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

criminal justice reform

politics + activism

On the Front Lines: Alternative Forms of Protesting Police Violence

Alternative forms of protest are necessary to make activism accessible. Sometimes, they’re even more effective at creating change than a permitted march.

Hannah Hodson —

Jun 23, 2020

black lives matter

No Justice No Pride

politics + activism

Black Trans People Have Been Modeling Mutual Aid Before It Became a Buzzword

For the Gworls is a prime example of how Black trans organizers have found ways to keep one another safe, housed, and healthy despite violence at every turn.

Bailey —

Jun 23, 2020

criminal justice reform

education

politics + activism

Why Police Don’t Belong in Schools, and How to Begin Removing Them

While hiring SROs is often a well-intentioned means of protecting students and staff, police are punitive — not preventative.

Ro White —

Jun 22, 2020

No Justice No Pride

personal essay

first person

How To Write A Spell Against White Supremacy

To me, magic means resilience and connecting to ancestors who survived the tragedy of the Middle Passage. Magic runs through my veins and feels like my birthright. It’s stronger than…

Neesha Powell-Twagirumukiza —

Jun 19, 2020

#blacklivesmatter

No Justice No Pride

lgbt pride

Principles of Pride: The Riot Black and Indigenous Trans People Deserve

I want the world to no longer assume ownership of our bodies, but we cannot do that without land. Decolonizing the land itself is not only crucial but necessary for…

Alan Pelaez Lopez —

Jun 18, 2020