Image courtesy of Ireashia Monét.
Dear Friend,
We want to say thank y
ou to all of our generous donors who have contributed the past week for #GivingTuesday. Because of you, we are able to continue
building a safer and more just world for all girls and women as well as create projects that uplift and heal our communities.
This Tuesday, we are excited to announce the
Say Her Name Memorial project
led by our Girl/Friend youth leaders. Inspired by the #SayHerName hashtag and a swell of youth activism seeking justice for Rekia Boyd, this memorial will be a public art and research project focused on the interpersonal and police violence that black girls experience in Chicago. As a form of public art, the Say Her Name Memorial will create visibility around the issues that impact black girls and beautify the local community by drawing inspiration and support from North Lawndale residents. There are currently no memorials in Chicago that recognize the violence that African American girls and young women experience.
As donors, you have the opportunity to be the first supporters for this historical public art project.
So far, we have raised $5,000 of our $30,000 goal.
Can you
support us by r
aising more funds for the first phase of this campaign to help us reach our goal?
For more information, please watch our video about the memorial filmed by Ireashia Monét.
Thank you for your support. I am honored to be working with you to uplift the voices and stories of our most vulnerable citizens.
Warmest,
Scheherazade Tillet
Executive Director
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