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5 Organizations That You Should Support to Uplift the Black Community

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Jefferson chapter.

Black Youth Project

The Black Youth Project works to put the voices of Black Youth on a platform. They promote the understanding of how black youth views sex, health, and politics based on their personal attitudes, resources, and culture. They want to make a space within society where these opinions can be shared safely and may be respected.

Website: http://blackyouthproject.com/about-us/

Donate: https://giving.uchicago.edu/site/Donation2?df_id=1714&mfc_pref=T&1714.donation=form1

NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is an organization with a vision to liberate People of Color from a society that marginalizes and discriminates against them. Their goal is to promote the implementation of not only political rights but also social inclusion to achieve equity.

Website: https://naacp.org/about/mission-vision

Donate: https://naacp.org/donate

Black Women for Wellness

This “grass roots” organization started to combat infant and maternal mortality rates specifically in regard the Black community. They work to fight against the health disparities that impact the Black community. BWW includes multiple different programs such as Sisters @ Eight, Sisters in Control, Sisters in Motion, Environmental Justice, and Civic engagement.

Website: https://bwwla.org/about/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/blackwomenforwellness

Center for Black Equity

The goal of this organization is to create a network across the nation that uplifts and supports the Black LGBTQ+ individuals and allies by creating equity and social justice. They believe it is everyone’s right to live without fear of racism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, and prejudice. They promote bodily autonomy and equal rights to healthcare, affordable housing, education, and pay.

Website: https://centerforblackequity.org/mission

Donate: https://centerforblackequity.org/donate

DuSable Museum of African American History

The DuSable Museum features works celebrating and educating about the Black culture. This museum works to collect, document, preserve, and study aspects of Black history and culture. Their goal is to provide a space where people can be educated on the past well into the future.

Website: https://www.dusablemuseum.org/about-us/

Donate: https://www.dusablemuseum.org/support/

Mari Adamson

Jefferson '24

Mari is a 4th year at Jefferson University, majoring in health sciences and enrolled in the Pre-Physician's Assistant Program with a minor in Law. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and finding new places to eat. She also has a passion for photography and self-care!