Radical Monarchs

Radical Monarchs The Radical Monarchs is an Oakland based group of young girls of color ages 8-11yrs old.

The Radical Monarchs affirm young girls and gender expansive youth so that they stay rooted in their collective power, brilliance and leadership in order to make the world a more just and joyful place. Our background

As q***r women of color and avid trans allies we believe in creating trans and gender non-conforming inclusive spaces. We embrace the spectrum of gender diversity throughout our less

ons and activities with group members. As co-founders we each have 15 years of youth development and programming backgrounds with LGBTQ and youth of color, and are implementing best practices in building a strong structure for our group. For up-to-date news and information about the Radical Monarchs, please stay connected to all of our social media pages and our website.

Happy Pride community! 🌈🦋✨🫶🏽At Radical Monarchs Pride Month is every month of the year! We honor our LGBTQ+ comrades & c...
06/02/2026

Happy Pride community!
🌈🦋✨🫶🏽
At Radical Monarchs Pride Month is every month of the year!
We honor our LGBTQ+ comrades & community every day by celebrating our lives and advocating for a better world. Radical Monarchs was also founded by two fierce q***r Black & brown femmes, remember the first Pride was a riot! 👊🏾



Image description:
Slide 1: Monarchs + adults holding Pride flag with text “Pride Month is Every Month at Radical Monarchs!” and Radical Pride badge
Slide 2: Two smiling monarchs, one with skull face paint and rainbow sash, text “Radical Pride is… Q***r & Trans Joy”
Slide 3: Monarch in brown beret holding sign “Stop Killing Our Trans Sisters & Brothers!!! Monarchs” the text reads “Radical Pride is… Advocating for Our Communities to Thrive”
Slide 4: Monarchs creating pride flower altar, text read’s “Radical Pride is… Honoring Our Q***r & Trans Ancestors”,
5) Both RM co- founders in halo headpieces smiling, text “Radical Pride is… Rooted in Fierce Femmes of Color!”

Dance floor today, liberation tomorrow🕺🏽💃🏽💟🦋🌟🙂‍↔️Host a Radical Monarchs house party this June! Joy funds our future✨You...
05/20/2026

Dance floor today, liberation tomorrow🕺🏽💃🏽💟🦋🌟🙂‍↔️
Host a Radical Monarchs house party this June!
Joy funds our future✨

You can throw a potluck, a karaoke jam, a brunch or even go bowling. It’s the party spirit that matters. Get everyone together and fundraise for your local Radical Monarch troop or the whole organization.

Never thrown a house party before?
Don’t worry!
We got you.
Our toolkit has all the tips and tricks for an unforgettable House Party. And, we’ll be with you the whole way. We’ve got a Zoom Info Session + one on one coordination with Gabby, our House Party MC.
Sign up today link is in our bio!✨

Image description:
Slide 1: Group of Radical Monarchs in brown vests posing with orange butterflies; text reads “HOST A RADICAL MONARCHS HOUSE PARTY” with website link.
Slide 2: Butterfly background with text “BELOVED COMMUNITY, JOIN OUR JUNE FUNDRAISER & HOST A RADICAL MONARCH HOUSE PARTY!”
Slide 3: Butterfly background with text “GATHER UP YOUR BESTIES & CHOSEN FAMILY. THROW A CUTE PARTY & RAISE $$$ FOR RADICAL MONARCHS.”
Slide 4: Butterfly background with text “SIGN UP TODAY! LINK IN BIO! FREE MERCH ZOOM INFO SESSION + MUCH MORE!”
Slide 5: “THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING & CELEBRATING RADICAL MONARCHS” with a butterfly background with three smiling youth in vests and the RM logo.



Calling all party people!🕺🏽💃🏽💟🦋🌟🙂‍↔️Gather your besties and chosen family. It’s time to host a House Party. Eat. Dance. ...
05/04/2026

Calling all party people!
🕺🏽💃🏽💟🦋🌟🙂‍↔️
Gather your besties and chosen family. It’s time to host a House Party. Eat. Dance. Laugh. Play. And raise some $$$ for the Radical Monarchs.

You can throw a potluck, a karaoke jam, a brunch or even go bowling. It’s the party spirit that matters. Get everyone together and fundraise for your local Radical Monarch troop or the whole organization.

Never thrown a house party before?
Don't worry!
We got you.
Our toolkit has all the tips and tricks for an unforgettable House Party. And, we'll be with you the whole way. We've got a Zoom Info Session + one on one coordination with Gabby, our House Party MC.

Sign up today link is in our bio!✨

Image description:
Group of Radical Monarchs in brown vests posing with orange butterflies; text reads “HOST A RADICAL MONARCHS HOUSE PARTY” with website link.

Beloved Community🦋We are excited to share an opportunity to collaborate with our team!Radical Monarchs is looking for a ...
04/30/2026

Beloved Community🦋
We are excited to share an opportunity to collaborate with our team!
Radical Monarchs is looking for a consultant with expertise of shoreline restoration work with a BIPOC/Indigenous lens!
If this is you please email your resume to: [email protected]
🌱🦋🌿💧🌊✊🏾✨

Image description: This flyer shows a forest and waterway graphic with the Radical Monarchs logo seeking a shoreline restoration consultant with a BIPOC/Indigenous lens. Includes photos of monarchs by water and instructions to email [email protected].

We’re honored to be featured in the L.A. Times 📰🥹💟🦋Radical Monarchs continues to show what’s possible when young people ...
04/17/2026

We’re honored to be featured in the L.A. Times 📰🥹💟🦋

Radical Monarchs continues to show what’s possible when young people are supported to lead with care, courage, and community.

To Read the full article click the link in our bio! Image Description:
1. Two monarchs sitting on a bench, one in a “JUNTOS” shirt; banner reads “The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice” by Los Angeles Times.
2. Orange ‑pink gradient quote from founder Anayvette Rivera‑Amador on creating space for ancestors, culture, political education, and critical thinking.
3. Monarch in a pink shirt + brown vest running outdoors; quote from parent Marylu Castillo: “Parents are stepping up. We, as a collective, as a community, are helping raise our children.”
4. Close‑up of brown vest with “Radical Monarchs” patch and green “RADICAL LOVE” badge featuring a heart and sunburst.

We’re honored to be featured in the L.A. Times 📰🥹💟🦋Radical Monarchs continues to show what’s possible when young people ...
04/15/2026

We’re honored to be featured in the L.A. Times 📰🥹💟🦋

Radical Monarchs continues to show what’s possible when young people are supported to lead with care, courage, and community.

To Read the full article click the link in our bio! Image Description:
1. Two monarchs sitting on a bench, one in a “JUNTOS” shirt; banner reads “The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice” by Los Angeles Times.
2. Orange ‑pink gradient quote from founder Anayvette Rivera‑Amador on creating space for ancestors, culture, political education, and critical thinking.
3. Monarch in a pink shirt + brown vest running outdoors; quote from parent Marylu Castillo: “Parents are stepping up. We, as a collective, as a community, are helping raise our children.”
4. Close‑up of brown vest with “Radical Monarchs” patch and green “RADICAL LOVE” badge featuring a heart and sunburst.

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱🥹💟🦋This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs...
04/15/2026

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱🥹💟🦋
This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs.

From Oakland to D.C. to Brooklyn, our Monarchs are leading with art, healing, and justice.

Want more updates like this? Subscribe to our newsletter to read our 2025 annual report💌


Image description: Radical Monarchs 2025 Annual Report pages showing group photos of monarchs in brown vests, text about their mission for girls and gender‑expansive youth, details on earning 3 radical badges per year, and a row of colorful badges at the bottom.

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱🥹💟🦋This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs...
04/15/2026

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱🥹💟🦋
This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs.

From Oakland to D.C. to Brooklyn, our Monarchs are leading with art, healing, and justice.

Want more updates like this? Subscribe to our newsletter to read our 2025 annual report💌


Image description: Radical Monarchs 2025 Annual Report pages showing group photos of monarchs in brown vests, text about their mission for girls and gender‑expansive youth, details on earning 3 radical badges per year, and a row of colorful badges at the bottom.

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱💟🥹🦋This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs...
04/15/2026

Rooted in community. Growing in power 🌱💟🥹🦋
This year we welcomed 44 new youth and 53 new volunteers into Radical Monarchs.

From Oakland to D.C. to Brooklyn, our Monarchs are leading with art, healing, and justice.

Want more updates like this? Subscribe to our newsletter to read our 2025 Annual Report💌 Image description: Radical Monarchs 2025 Annual Report pages showing group photos of monarchs in brown vests, text about their mission for girls and gender‑expansive youth, details on earning 3 radical badges per year, and a row of colorful badges at the bottom.

At Radical Monarchs trans visibility day is all day every day!!! We honor all our trans & two spirit relatives past pres...
04/03/2026

At Radical Monarchs trans visibility day is all day every day!!! We honor all our trans & two spirit relatives past present and future.
🦋🏳️‍⚧️💟



Image Description:
A pride‑colored poster saying “HAPPY TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY” and “RADICAL MONARCHS SUPPORTS TRANS YOUTH” It shows a group photo of monarchs with arms raised wearing brown vests, framed by blue‑pink trans stripes and monarch butterflies.

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