throwing some love

[moya]

 

 

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throwing some love

via Taking Steps by little light on 1/9/10

Folks, I know I've been quiet, but plenty of folk haven't, and we're all fighting in our communities in the meantime. One person with an online presence whose on-the-ground community activism consistently leaves me in awe is Cripchick, whose work organizing people with disabilities, especially people of color and queer people with disabilities, I have been privileged to see a little of myself. This woman creates community wherever she goes, and her deep care for her communities is obvious within moments. It is no wonder that organizations that do amazing work gravitate toward her. And right now, one of those organizations, the Disabled Young People's Collective, is in need. All you have to do is check out their site to see the influence and impact they have had in bringing people together in solidarity to improve their lives and futures, without apology or rancor. Cripchick details some of the financial difficulties the group is having here.
I cannot think of a worthier cause to support. The Disabled Young People's Collective is making such a difference for so many people marginalized by extreme, often intersectional oppression, and they are doing it with beauty and joy and love. If you can help them out, please do, even if it is just by spreading the word. Go have a look at the work that's happening, the community that's happening, and try not to feel joy, I dare you.

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