John,
Right now Black domestic workers are facing the full-impact of multiple colliding crises: systemic racism, a global health pandemic, and a looming economic depression.
It is no accident. Domestic work is still guided by slavery-era cultural attitudes and laws that devalue our labor and deprioritize the issues that matter to us -- even while we’ve been the backbone of the U.S. economy for centuries.
To really change things, we have to radically reimagine how we value the labor of Black women and ensure that we are thriving and leading in our economy.
That’s why, on Monday, August 31, we are launching our vision for a society that truly values Black women’s labor, written and developed by incredible Black women - NDWA We Dream in Black members.
We need a new vision for our country that not only values Black women’s labor but also centers care and cooperation. Because when Black women are supported, lifted up and followed, it helps everyone.
As domestic workers, farm workers, factory and retail workers, we’ve been leading the movement for rights and respect for all workers for generations -- and now we’re channeling this visionary leadership to address all aspects of Black domestic workers’ lives.
Join us to learn more about our vision for this future and take part in our campaign to change the lives of Black domestic workers, Black workers and all workers. The pre-launch dance party begins at 6:30pm and the program kicks off at 7pm EST / 4pm PST.
RSVP today and join us on Monday, August 31 at 6:30pm for a massive virtual rally as we dance, celebrate & change our future -- together.
Yours for this future,
Aimée-Josiane Twagirumukiza
Director of Black Organizing, National Domestic Workers Alliance
This email was sent by the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the nation’s leading voice for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States.