John —
We always say that across the diaspora, our organizing is our power — and the work that members and staff of We Dream in Black (WeDiB) has done this year is the truest testament to that.
This past year has brought the WeDiB team many moments of togetherness, challenge, and triumph, and we thank YOU for standing alongside us throughout the entirety of this journey.
In a moment, I am going to ask you to consider making a year-end donation to support our work in the coming year. But first, let’s take a look back at some of our wonderful 2022 accomplishments.
- In the spring, WeDiB Georgia members Crystal Gail and Nanny Kim facilitated workshops on how to develop a winning resume and on contract negotiations. Workers left both workshops empowered and ready to find positions that offered them the pay, benefits, dignity and respect they deserve.
- NDWA ramped up its campaign to win a National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. Members from each WeDiB chapter participated in the campaign, making their voices heard in an effort to win majority support from members of the House of Representatives to co-sponsor the bill, and to ensure that they hear from their constituents who identify as domestic workers.
- In the summer, we released The Other Side of the Storm, the final part of the Black Immigrant Research Study for our Notes from the Storm report. We began this research project in 2020 in partnership with the Institute for Policy Studies in an attempt to capture data from Black immigrant domestic workers residing in Massachusetts, Miami-Dade, Florida, and New York City, who were impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- In August, we held our annual We Dream In Black Organizing Institute: Unbought and Unbossed: NDWA 15th Anniversary Edition. Every workshop during this 3-day virtual institute was facilitated by a WeDiB member and topics ranged from Intersectionality, to Membership and Base-Building, and reinforced the skills necessary to be a strong organizer.
- In the fall, NDWA celebrated its 15 year anniversary. We had such an amazing time together, celebrating all the organization has accomplished since its inception. During the member Congress, workers had the opportunity to do strategic planning to meet with the Department of Labor.
- This winter, our WeDiB teams were deep in the throes of another historic voter education effort in states across the country — making calls, getting people to the polls, and assisting with voter protection efforts — to ensure the voices of women of color voters were heard. And, even though we were exhausted, we did it all over again for the Georgia runoff election.
These skill building sessions and advocacy campaigns are at the heart of what we do at WeDiB: we train and support our worker leaders so that they can advocate for themselves in the workplace and in the halls of power.
We hope that you support our continued work with a $25 donation today. Your gift will help us continue to train and empower Black domestic workers, so that they can use the power of organizing to push for equity and equality for Black women and all domestic workers.
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We had a packed year and we’d be lying if we said we weren’t looking forward to a little time off to rest and recharge. But make no mistake: In 2023 we are doubling down on our effort to uplift and support the voices, experiences and leadership of Black domestic workers.
Why? Because Black women have been the backbone of the U.S. economy for centuries, as slaves, domestic workers, factory and retail workers, and more. And through it all, we have been leading the movement for rights and respect for all workers.
One thing we know for sure: when you address the needs of the most vulnerable and the most oppressed, everyone wins. That’s why supporting Black domestic workers is critical in creating a caring society that works for everyone.
But this work is only possible because of the generous supporters like you and we hope that you support our 2023 work with a $25 donation.
As our year comes to a close, we cannot fully express the gratitude that we have for each and every single one of our members, staff and supporters that make WeDiB what it is. We are excited to continue connecting, organizing and building with each of you.
Happy holidays and our very best,
Isabella Louis, We Dream in Black Coordinator
National Domestic Workers Alliance
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