John— The Black community currently sits at the epicenter of so many converging crises: racism and anti-Black violence, economic and public health emergencies, and more. Black domestic workers, most of whom are women, are disproportionately impacted by all of these.

As we honor Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day the last of the American slaves learned they were free, it’s important to remember that there is still much work to do — work that goes beyond holidays and celebrations and speeches— if Black people are to achieve true equity in this country.

Why? Because, since slavery began, cleaning homes, taking care of other people’s children, and caring for elders and people with disabilities has been considered Black women’s work.

That's why NDWA's We Dream in Black (WeDiB) works to uplift and support the voices, experiences and leadership of Black women. In a world where Black voices are systematically disenfranchised at the ballot box, one where even our first woman and first Black and South Asian Vice President feels the sting of misogynoir, WeDiB knows that empowering Black women and amplifying their voices will free us all.

We need support right now to continue our power building efforts through the 2022 midterms and beyond. John, can you chip in $25 to help us support and organize Black domestic workers at this crucial time?

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It took years of organizing — and the 2020 uprisings and a national reckoning around race — to have Juneteenth recognized as a federal holiday. We honor the movement leaders, many of whom were Black women, that helped win this important and long-awaited recognition of Black people’s experience in America.

In fact, the way forward has been paved for us by Black women activists like Geraldine Miller, Melnea Cass, Dorothy Bolden, and many more. And WeDiB members have the power to lead us all towards a society that will benefit everyone.

Across all of our chapters, WeDiB members worked to distribute groceries, emergency supplies and other resources to their peers in need at the height of the pandemic. Today, they are registering THOUSANDS of voters in Georgia, South Carolina and more. And they are marching on Capitol Hill and at state houses across the country, to demand equitable economic and fair labor policies.

Through WeDiB’s Unbossed Agenda we have a blueprint for creating a better future — one where we become a safer, stronger, and more just country. That’s why this Juneteenth we’re asking you, John, to chip in $25 and show that you believe in the leadership of Black domestic workers.

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From mutual aid societies to labor rights to the fight for gender and racial justice, when the leadership of Black women is centered, big things happen and everyone wins.

Black domestic workers are guiding the care movement and daring us all to center communities in order to build a society that allows all people to live with dignity and respect.

And in this moment, we’re asking you to help us forge a new path forward so that everyone can live full and dignified lives.

In solidarity,