Hi, John.
My name is Darletha, and I work on the digital team here at NDWA. I’ve been furious and heartbroken hearing all the hateful things being said about and done to my fellow Haitians. It’s outrageous that in 2024 in America, if you don't fit a certain image, you can't count on being and feeling safe, respected and treated with dignity — even by our most prominent elected officials.
That’s why I’m SO proud that NDWA’s We Dream in Black initiative provides a safe space for Black domestic workers.
With communities like mine under direct threat, I’m asking for your support for the We Dream in Black Organizing Institute, which will bring together hundreds of Black and Haitian domestic workers in Atlanta in just a few days.
Your gift today will be DOUBLED thanks to a $4,000 match from a generous donor, helping to cover crucial costs for the women attending the Institute. Your donation will create a safe space for Black domestic workers to train, gather, and share strategies to advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions and the respect we deserve.
As a Black Haitian immigrant, the injustice I and others like me face is a continuation of how Black people have been treated in America for centuries. Black women, especially, have taken care of children, kept homes running, and supported families, often at a great personal cost.
Today, Black domestic workers—both immigrants and those born in the U.S.— face an uphill battle.
👉🏾 56% experience discrimination at work
👉🏾 44% live in poverty
👉🏾 38% have been treated unfairly by healthcare providers
These aren't just numbers; they represent real people—mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, friends.
But there's hope. At We Dream in Black, we know our strength comes from standing together. Our annual Organizing Institute is a powerful space where Black domestic workers from across the Diaspora gather to share stories, heal together and celebrate victories. It’s where we learn from one another, lift each other up and encourage each other to become the leaders we were all meant to be.
Can you make a donation today to help power our Organizing Institute for hundreds of Black and Haitian domestic workers? With your help, and the $4,000 match in place, your donation will go even further—directly supporting the resources that enable these women to participate and thrive.
Imagine a future where Black domestic workers are celebrated as the essential part of our communities that we are. A world where immigrants, including my Haitian brothers and sisters, and anyone who dreams of a better life, are welcomed with kindness and understanding, not hate. In this future, every worker is respected and families thrive in environments where caregivers are valued and paid fairly.
This future means stronger families, where parents can support their children's dreams without the burden of poverty. It means healthier homes with access to essential resources. It's a world where fair wages help local businesses grow and create vibrant communities.
Your support for We Dream in Black is an investment in this future. With your donation, domestic workers can push for change and make sure everyone has a safe, fair workplace. Together, we can create a world where *every* worker, no matter their background, is treated with the respect they deserve.
Thank you for everything you do,
Darletha Destine
National Domestic Workers Alliance
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