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On January 7, Altadena's historic Black community was devastated by a ferocious windstorm and fires from Eaton Canyon, d...
22/01/2025

On January 7, Altadena's historic Black community was devastated by a ferocious windstorm and fires from Eaton Canyon, displacing hundreds of multi-generational families. With winds reaching 100 mph, over 100,000 residents evacuated, leaving behind homes and a legacy built over decades of resilience.

Altadena, once a symbol of progress for Black homeownership after decades of redlining, is now grappling with the loss of its community roots. Elders tragically lost their lives protecting homes, while families like the Callums and the Lewis clan face the daunting task of rebuilding. Among the destruction were landmarks like the Altadena Fountain of Life Church, a community cornerstone.

To read more about the Black history of Altadena and to learn how to support our community via volunteer work or donations visit AFROPUNK

In light of the impact of the LA wildfires and aligned with our commitment to supporting our community, we are extending...
22/01/2025

In light of the impact of the LA wildfires and aligned with our commitment to supporting our community, we are extending the 2025 ESSENCE Festival vendor application submission deadline to Sunday, February 2, 2025.

This extension gives more incredible entrepreneurs and small businesses the opportunity to join us in New Orleans during the ESSENCE Festival of Culture and applies to the following vendor categories:
- SOKO MRKT
- Beautycon
- Food & Wine experience

Submit your applications today for this exciting Festival vendor partner opportunity! ESSIES, tag your favorite Black-owned business in the comments! 👇🏾

For more information on SOKO MRKT and the other ESSENCE Festival vendor categories and how to apply, visit http://spklr.io/618402Tk.

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for who he was; a radical pro-Black and anti-capitalist revolutionary. Doct...
20/01/2025

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for who he was; a radical pro-Black and anti-capitalist revolutionary.

Doctor King once said, “I’ve come upon something that disturbs me deeply. We have fought hard and long for integration, as I believe we should have, and I know we will win, but I have come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house. I’m afraid that America has lost the moral vision she may have had, and I’m afraid that even as we integrate, we are walking into a place that does not understand that this nation needs to be deeply concerned with the plight of the poor and disenfranchised. Until we commit ourselves to ensuring that the underclass is given justice and opportunity, we will continue to perpetuate the anger and violence that tears the soul of this nation. I fear I am integrating my people into a burning house.”

These five lessons will be super important for us to adopt as we navigate this next presidency.

🚨 WE’RE DOING IT JOE 🚨Because of your devotion to our community.... As a collective you’ve donated $15M to displaced Bla...
17/01/2025

🚨 WE’RE DOING IT JOE 🚨
Because of your devotion to our community.... As a collective you’ve donated $15M to displaced Black families of Altadena/ Pasadena

We got us! Click the link in bio to donate & share! We have power in community, lets keep it going!

🚨 WE’RE DOING IT JOE 🚨Because of your devotion to our community…. As a collective you’ve donated $15M to displaced Black...
17/01/2025

🚨 WE’RE DOING IT JOE 🚨

Because of your devotion to our community…. As a collective you’ve donated $15M to displaced Black families of Altadena/Pasadena 🫂🫂🫂

We got us! Click the link in bio to donate & share!

We have power in community, lets keep it going!

Want to submit a loved ones campaign or your own campaign to the Displaced Black Families Directory? Here are the best p...
17/01/2025

Want to submit a loved ones campaign or your own campaign to the Displaced Black Families Directory? Here are the best practices to submit!

We truly appreciate, we’re going through our submisions as quickly and carefully as we can!

If you have any questions drop them below!

Altadena Fire Town Hall with civil rights attorney Today at 5pm PSTFamilies and community members affected by the recen...
15/01/2025

Altadena Fire Town Hall with civil rights attorney

Today at 5pm PST

Families and community members affected by the recent fires will be getting together to discuss next steps, support, and solutions.

To register click visit: TINYURL.COM/ALTADENABCL

As we advance our collective fundraising efforts to amplify each family’s GoFundMe account, transparency remains our pri...
15/01/2025

As we advance our collective fundraising efforts to amplify each family’s GoFundMe account, transparency remains our priority.

Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. If you have additional inquiries, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Donate to families on the directory and share to amplify our collective efforts 🫂

We got us! 🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽

As we continue to amplify our community’s fundraising efforts, let’s remember that solidarity is the heartbeat of commun...
14/01/2025

As we continue to amplify our community’s fundraising efforts, let’s remember that solidarity is the heartbeat of community and organizing.

Our Latiné brothers and sisters are facing also displacement due to the eaton fire. They need our support. Black and brown communities share a long, powerful history of standing together in solidarity.

To amplify and donate to Latiné families, visit the Displaced Latine GoFundMe Directory link in our bio. To add your Latiné family members, friends, or neighbors, visit the link in bios

Together, we rebuild 🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽

🚨 WE REACHED $10 MILLION FUNDRAISED FOR 501 FAMILIES & COUNTING 🚨Community aid is unstoppable! Thank you to each and eve...
14/01/2025

🚨 WE REACHED $10 MILLION FUNDRAISED FOR 501 FAMILIES & COUNTING 🚨

Community aid is unstoppable! Thank you to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and commitment to uplifting our community. Together, we are making a real difference. 🫶🏿🫶🏾

is working hard to respond to inquiries and continues to add and update families in the directory. Please be patient as the team processes submissions and keeps the directory current!

Let’s keep this incredible momentum going and help even more families rebuild. See the submission details on the next slide! 💪🏾

In the face of devastating wildfires in Southern California, incarcerated individuals play a significant role in firefig...
13/01/2025

In the face of devastating wildfires in Southern California, incarcerated individuals play a significant role in firefighting efforts. Approximately 30% of the firefighting force comprises inmates who risk their lives for minimal compensation, earning as little as $0.16 per hour.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave individuals battling the wildfires in Southern California. Thank you for highlighting these men and their experiences. Their stories deserve to be heard.

To learn more visit AFROPUNK.COM

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🚨 WE REACH $8 MILLION FUNDRAISED FOR 448 FAMILIES & COUNTING🚨Community aid works! Thank you to each and everyone one of ...
13/01/2025

🚨 WE REACH $8 MILLION FUNDRAISED FOR 448 FAMILIES & COUNTING🚨

Community aid works! Thank you to each and everyone one of you for showing up for our community. Let’s continue to help our communities rebuild 🫶🏿🫶🏾

is responding to inquiries and is continuing to add families! Please be patient as they continue to add and update the directory!

Let’s keep this momentum going! See submission details on the second slide!

CommUNITY! We are all we got! Please check out this extensive list of resources available to our communities. We got us!...
13/01/2025

CommUNITY!

We are all we got! Please check out this extensive list of resources available to our communities. We got us!

To donate directly to families visit the link in our bio! To submit your campaign email [email protected] 🫶🏿🫶🏾

COMMUNITY UPDATE
We want to start off by thanking all of you for showing up for our community the way you have the past ...
13/01/2025

COMMUNITY UPDATE

We want to start off by thanking all of you for showing up for our community the way you have the past few days. We’re happy to share that as a collective we’ve reached $7 million in donations for 388 families and counting! 

As of now, the Eaton fire is still ongoing and is only 27% contained. It is imperative we continue to donate and amplify the campaigns of displaced Black families in Altadena & Pasadena. 

To donate and share our directory click the link in bio. To submit please email [email protected] 

We got us 🫶🏿🫶🏾🫶🏽

REPOST In an effort to restore and preserve our beautiful community of Altadena, a team of credible and capable people h...
12/01/2025

REPOST

In an effort to restore and preserve our beautiful community of Altadena, a team of credible and capable people have been assembled to help make the insurance and rebuild process as smooth and seamless as possible. If you know of any families who need help getting all they deserve in the process of restoring not only homes but lives - please have them email me, asap.

ALTADENA IS NOT FOR SALE!!!!!!

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COMMUNITY CALLTogether, we’ve made incredible progress—raising nearly $6M to support 350 Black families in Altadena/Pasa...
12/01/2025

COMMUNITY CALL

Together, we’ve made incredible progress—raising nearly $6M to support 350 Black families in Altadena/Pasadena. But we all know the work isn’t done yet.

This is our call to action: Let’s keep the momentum going. Every dollar gets us closer to helping these families rebuild and thrive.

We’re calling on our community to share, donate, and amplify this message. Tap the link in the bio to learn more and contribute. Let’s show the power of community.

COMMUNITY CALLIn collaboration with we created a list of GoFund Me campaigns of all the Black individuals and families...
11/01/2025

COMMUNITY CALL

In collaboration with we created a list of GoFund Me campaigns of all the Black individuals and families who’ve been affected by the LA fires, specifically our community in Altadena and Pasadena. Please click the link in bio for the full directory. Donate what you can and share these campaigns.

UPDATE: we have 214 campaigns on our sheet! We’ve been able to help 6 families reach their goals, 30+ are almost at their goal, 37 are halfway! Please continue to share the link with your friends and family and donate as you can.

TO SUBMIT: please DM us with campaign links. Before sending please double check the campaign is not already in the sheet + provide the family or family contact full name to ensure we’re labeling them properly.

Thank you so so much for showing up for our community like this! Let’s keep it going 🫶🏽🫶🏾🫶🏿
Let’s help our community rebuild after this tragedy

COMMUNITY CALLIn collaboration with we created a list of GoFund Me campaigns of all the Black individuals and families ...
10/01/2025

COMMUNITY CALL

In collaboration with we created a list of GoFund Me campaigns of all the Black individuals and families who’ve been affected by the LA fires. Please click the link in bio for the full directory. Donate what you can and share these campaigns.

Let’s help our community rebuild after this tragedy 🫶🏾🫶🏿

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