Black Liberation Fund

01/20/2024

11/08/2023

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As the situation in Palestine becomes more volatile by the day; Black Liberation Fund voices its solidarity and support of the Palestinian people.

We envision a world without mass incarceration, the over-policing of Black communities, and the institutions currently supporting it. We believe that the poor and dispossessed should be building our own healthy and sustainable communities. Because of this ideology, we state our support of Palestine and the Free Palestine Movement.

The occupation of Palestine is not an issue only impacting Palestinians, but Zionism also plays a crucial role in police brutality here in the U.S. Since 2002, thousands of American law enforcement officials have trained in Israel with Israeli police and military in a program called the Deadly Exchange. The Israeli Occupation Forces have also participated in thousands of security conferences here in the U.S. under the guise of “fighting terrorism”, when in reality these conferences are used to exchange methods of state violence and control, including mass surveillance, racial profiling, and suppression of protest.

During the uprisings of 2020, U.S. police were using the same gas cans on Black people protesting state violence that the Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) used on Palestinians.

Black Liberation Fund, supports the Palestinian cause for autonomy and self-determination. It closely resembles the movement taking place here in the U.S. in support of Black lives.

We not only extend our deepest condolences to the families of those martyred in this most recent catastrophe but to the families of those who have been martyred over the past 75 years.

We recognize the link between our oppressions and that global solidarity is the key to freedom, here and abroad. We also recognize that where our oppression is linked, so too is our struggle for liberation.

“For a colonized people the most essential value, because the most concrete, is first and foremost the land: the land which will bring them bread and, above all, dignity.”
― Frantz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth

10/25/2023

In this time of vicious bigoted attacks on our trans family, we are wrestling with the question what can be done? There are SO many ways to help our trans siblings and one way is to give if you are in a place where you have additional funding to spare! The People's Bail Collective wants to help our dear sibling live as her most authentic self, because we understand that that is revolutionary!

Please give, please share!

image description: a graphic with a pale green to pale blue ombré background. in both the upper corners is the word “Donate!” in black text. within a rounded arch is the following black text: “Funds Needed: Help support a Black trans woman with her upcoming gender affirming surgery! cashapp: $sodacitybail
venmo: @ sodacitybail
paypal.me/sodacitybailfund
with note: ‘surgery’
goal: $500 by Oct 9”

10/25/2023

Please come out & support Charleston Black Pride for this free resource, entertainment, and fashion show event!! It’s Family Friendly, LGBTQ+, and also welcoming for our Allies who support us!

08/31/2023

Did you know that you can make a difference in the lives of formerly incarcerated individuals by simply using Bing as your search engine? It's true! With Give with Bing, you can earn Microsoft Rewards points for every search you do on Bing, and then donate them to a nonprofit of your choice.

Thank you for your compassion and generosity.

Click here: https://buff.ly/44OUS6J

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08/30/2023

Wednesday Affirmation

Become the author of your own life rather than just a passive character.

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08/29/2023

End racism.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION [Video of light candles with text of the Florida shooting victim names "Anolt "AJ" Laguerre Jr., 19; Jerrald De'Shaun Gallion, 29; and Angela Michelle Carr, 52" with text above of BLF giving their prayers to the families.]

08/28/2023

Opportunities that felons have after leaving prison in South Carolina include:

- Education and training programs: There are several programs that offer education and training to former inmates, such as the Second Chance Initiative, the Fresh Start Program, and the SC Works Centers. These programs help felons obtain high school diplomas, vocational certificates, or college degrees, as well as provide career counseling and job placement assistance.

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