20 Organizations That Support Black Women During Black History Month and Beyond
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20 Organizations That Support Black Women During Black History Month and Beyond

May 30, 2024
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For The Gworls raises funds for Black trans people to pay for rent, travel assistance and/or gender-affirming surgeries. Before COVID-19, founders Assani Armon and Maahd were hosting live, grassroots fundraisers to celebrate trans lives and support the needs of their community. Today, they’re bringing awareness virtually (with campaigns reaching over $142,000 in support).

19. The Black Trans Travel Fund

The Black Trans Travel Fund supplies Black trans women with resources and services for a safer journey. Per their mission statement: “[Wen want to] create a world where Black trans women are valued and no longer face harassment and violence.” While it’s only been in service since 2019, the organization has already distributed over $90,000 to Black women in need in NYC and New Jersey (and are looking to expand to other states in the future). 



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