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This year, we wanted to do something extra special to celebrate the holidays. So, we’ve partnered with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Jefferson, an organization that advocates for the rights of children in foster care in the Greater New Orleans Area, to purchase toys for foster kids in need. Help us give the gift of Black joy to foster children in the Greater New Orleans Area by donating $3 per month.
All too often, Black kids are unjustly denied the joy that many other children experience simply because of their Blackness. Studies show that Black children are seen as more guilty, more aggressive, and more adult than their white counterparts, which leads to Black kids facing unnecessary criminalization and long-term impacts like negative effects on their emotional and educational development.1,2 This is magnified for foster children who, in addition, face familial disruption and complex legal proceedings. Despite all of that, the children of CASA Jefferson demonstrate resilience and persistence, and they keep fighting to do their best with what they have.
Black foster kids should be able to take part in the joy and excitement of the holiday season, just like any other children. But CASA Jefferson needs your help to make sure their foster kids have joyful holidays. By matching children with a dedicated advocate, CASA Jefferson ensures children in foster care have comfort, love, a consistent adult presence, and a sense of stability during legal proceedings. They are a positive resource for kids going through a difficult time, and because they do so much for their kids, we want to share some Black joy with them.
Just $3 per month ensures we can send as much joy as possible to as many foster kids at CASA Jefferson as possible.
Until justice is real,
—Jade, Rashad, Arisha, Johnny, Amanda, Marie, Gabrielle, Evan, Imani, Taurjhai, Stasia, Eesha, Samantha, Jennette, Ciera, Marcus, FolaSade, and the rest of the Color Of Change team
References:
- “Demand the Binghamton City School District End the Criminalization of Black & Latinx Girls,” Color Of Change, 2019, https://act.colorofchange.org/sign/Binghamton/?t=7&akid=48381%2E4731121%2EzMbidO
- “McKinney, Texas, Girl Who Was Slammed to the Ground by Police at a Pool Party in 2015 Wins Settlement,” The Root, June 20, 2018, https://act.colorofchange.org/go/206011?t=9&akid=48381%2E4731121%2EzMbidO
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