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As a peer facilitator, I am so excited to share with y'all about this project I am involved in.

A new peer led support space for Black Trans women and Non-binary people 16+ in the Greater Toronto Area. This project aims to create weekly virtual sessions focusing on self care, building social connectedness and strengthening relationships, mental health, and social determinants of health as well as facilitating bi-weekly access to emergency food bank access where needed. This project is organized through Women's Health in Women's Hands CHC and in collaboration with The Domino Project and the Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples.

The first two sessions will be this Wednesday January 13th 5:30pm-7:30pm EST and Friday January 15th 5:30pm-7:3pm EST

Register on the eventbrite here:

https://virtualcarecircle.eventbrite.com

For those interested but living outside the target area, or if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the project lead, Kitanya at [email protected]

Hey tumblr fam,

I am trying to crowd source some funds for a close friend who is a member of our community. My friend is experiencing chronic underemployment, struggling to pay bills and deal with the added stress of being in school. Recently, they have encountered a family emergency that is taking them away from their part time work hours. All this is impacting their mental health and despite their efforts, resources are not immediately available. Their immediate needs involve paying rent to avoid eviction, having funds to support their family in this emergency (groceries, medical needs) and having funds for transportation on the TTC.

I do not make light of asking for financial support from folks in this space; but this is an extremely urgent matter and I am not financially secure in a way I can lend the support on my own.

If folks are able to support, without compromising your own well being and financial security, I would ask for etransfers to be sent through my email [email protected] (any amount and every donation helps). Also, if there are places that provide free tokens or tickets in Toronto, please let me know.

Please message me with any questions or for details.

In solidarity,

“Rogue Moon”

Saffron Vadher photographed by Marie Zucker for On The Rocks Magazine

We all literally see how important water is. We’re literally fighting for water. Tell me about your reformed system.

Well, it seems like even the badge doesn’t really give any privilege to black people. D.C. cop found himself racially profiled by his fellow cops on Tuesday.  Five-year veteran harbor patrol officer Robert Parker was wearing a jacket, a hoodie and blue jeans matching the description of an alleged suspect and was walking away from the Temple Hills, Maryland mall. when cops encountered him.  Officer pulled up alongside Parker, threw him to the ground and punched him in the head for nothing.

“And I can’t remember if I said OK or was just kind of baffled at the moment. He walked up to me and he started patting me down. And I’m just thinking, is this really happening? Because I know the protocol because I’m a police officer,” Parker told FOX 5‘s Paul Wagner. 

Well, welcome to reality.