By & For: Our Communities
My Colorful Nana Project: “Bending Gender Norms & Finding Creativity,” an interview with Jaysen Henderson Greenbey
This piece is published in partnership with the My Colorful Nana Project as part of By & For: A Podcast Community, a series of podcast partnerships to uplift the lived experiences and liberation dreams of girls and gender non-conforming youth of color Season 2, Episode 3: “Bending Gender Norms & Finding Creativity.” Lauren Stockmon Brown interviews Jaysen Henderson…
Read MoreAll Assaults Aren’t: A Sexual Assault Awareness Q & A with ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ Author George M Johnson
This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we explored the culture that breeds sexual violence among young adults, and particularly among queer and trans youth of color, with author George M. Johnson.
Read MoreState institutions have never protected survivors. COVID-19 makes it clear community care is needed instead
During a time when survivors of color need these resources most, state institutions continue to tragically fail us.
Read MoreVIDEO: This Earth Day, remember that colonialism is the virus, not people
Indigenous Peoples have been able to co-exist and have intentional relationships with the Earth that span over a millenia.
Read MoreVIDEO: Black, Indigenous & POC are disproportionately suffering because of the U.S.’s slow response to COVID-19
All of this originates because of colonizing oppressive systems that continue to exploit resources from Black and Brown Indigenous Peoples within the US.
Read MoreWelcome to BY & FOR: A TIKTOK COMMUNITY!
Breakthrough is a non-profit organization that harnesses the power of media, arts and tech to spark radical culture change. We believe that those facing systemic barriers have the most effective ideas for a liberated future. The best pathways to a future where everyone is treated with dignity and respect are created by them and for…
Read MoreSexual Assault Awareness Month: A Wear Your Voice Reading List
Wear Your Voice curated a list of the many pieces they have published over the past few years which are fitting for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Read MoreBlack folks die from broken hearts all the time
*This piece is published in partnership with Breakthrough as part of By & For: Black Youth, a written series documenting the issues affecting Black girls and gender non-conforming youth. By Amber Butts Content Note: This essay mentions death, suicide and state violence. “Memory is a tough place. You were there. If this is not the truth, it is…
Read More10 Womxn Writers who will keep you inspired through the end of this stressful Women’s History Month
*This piece is published in partnership with Black Youth Project as part of By & For: Black Youth, a written series documenting the issues affecting Black girls and gender non-conforming youth. By Gloria Oladipo Womxn’s History Month is a time to celebrate the incredible achievements of womxn and femmes in a world dominated by the patriarchy. As a…
Read MoreMy Colorful Nana Project: “Making Believers in Unprecedented Times,” an interview with NYC Mayoral Candidate Dianne Morales
This piece is published in partnership with the My Colorful Nana Project as part of By & For: A Podcast Community, a series of podcast partnerships to uplift the lived experiences and liberation dreams of girls and gender non-conforming youth of color Season 2, Episode 2: “Making Believers in Unprecedented Times.” Dianne Morales wants to be New York…
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