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Brown Papaya is in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, Queer, and People of Color’s liberations. We began as an idea inspired by the beauty and empowerment of our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, hoping to bring a brave and safe space through this project. We acknowledge that representation is not enough, that it is meaningless without action of supporting our marginalized, oppressed communities. Action, monetary donations, and education are necessary to make an impact for any revolution.

We created this list from a variety of sources (such as my own personal list of podcasts, extensive guides created by community members, lists shared on social media, etc). Our hopes for this resource list is to inspire you to take action, expand your world view, and strengthen yourself in this life long marathon for social impact.

This is not a complete list, and will continue to grow and change as we further our own education.
If you have a recommendation to add, please email us at brownpapaya@gmail.com

 

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The transgender district, SF

Founded by three Black trans women in 2017 as Compton’s Transgender Cultural District, The Transgender District is the first legally recognized transgender district in the world.

THE OKRA PROJECT

The Okra Project is a collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans People wherever we can reach them.

TRANSGENDER LAW CENTER

Transgender Law Center changes law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

NAVAJO NATION COVID-19 ACTION DOC

This document has now expanded to provide sources for the Navajo Nation, the White Mountain Apache, the Hopi Reservation, and the 20 Pueblo Nations. These are grassroots funds and organizations because the Navajo tribal government has put in place curfews and are trying to curb grassroots relief groups.

Project Pearls

Project PEARLS’ main mission is to help children in the Philippines get out of poverty and to enable them to achieve their dreams. To do this, we give them opportunities through scholarship grants and educational resources.

IKAT VOICES

IKAT — Indigenous, Knowledge, Art, & Truth — is the voices of Indigenous People from the Philippines, currently living in the United States, educating since 2007.

LIYANG NETWORK

Liyang is a local to global advocacy network that amplifies the calls to action of Lumad (indigenous) communities in Mindanao, Philippines on the frontlines of environmental protection.

INCLUSIVE THERAPIST SHOP

In support of mental health justice, we offer free memberships and trainings for Black and Indigenous healers, and people with marginalized identities.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

#BlackLivesMatter’s mission is to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes.

NEW BEGINNINGS

To provide hope, supplies, and to put smiles on the faces of refugees who are in search of a ‘New Beginning’. Since 2016, the founders were able to successfully send out hundreds of school supplies, everyday essentials needed in camps, clothing, and hygiene needs; such as pads and first aid kits to refugees around the world.

GIRLS GARAGE

Girls Garage is a nonprofit design and building program and dedicated workspace for girls ages 9-18. Through classes in carpentry, welding, architecture, and activist art, we support and equip a community of fearless girls who are building the world they want to see.

Survival Arts

Survival Arts Academy was established in Bacolod City, Philippines to protect womxn and girls against sexual assault and all forms of violence. Currently training students in the Philippines, NYC, the SF Bay Area and Los Angeles in California, Survival Arts teaches and shares the knowledge necessary for survival in today's ever-increasingly violent world. 

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