What?
We will be broadcasting a 3 hour long benefit show with a live co-host. Performances will include but not be limited to: music, poetry, and speakers. We’ve partnered with celebrities and organizations across the nation that are aligned with us in our goals to get out the vote and make an impact on environmental racism. Featuring some of our most beloved figures and brightest minds performing and speaking, the show will also amplify the voices of grassroots and youth activists. By setting an enjoyable, uplifting, educational, and empowering tone, the event will generate a positive, unifying impact on the national political landscape. Throughout our 3 hour benefit show, there will be calls to action and resources for people to act now.
Who?
A BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) team of activists, performers and event producers such as E2K have joined together to produce a star-studded benefit show and day of activation. Our benefit show is a fundraiser for organizations, projects, and grassroots initiatives working on racial & environmental justice. This website will be a portal for audience to donate to organizations, stay engaged, and to learn how to launch their own projects.
When?
On October 10th on (insert platforms here) --- this can be added later when it’s more definite.
Why?
Our goal is to increase public understanding of the disproportionate impact of environmental issues, economic instability, and public health issues on communities of color. We want to empower people to make change in regards to racial & environmental justice at local and national levels. By offering them hope and pride, we can make the change we want to see in the world.
Based in the movement for environmental justice,
we hope to support deep, lasting change.
BREATHE aims to shift the public discourse,
shining light on the impacts of generations of systemic racism,
amplifying the voices of those most impacted by environmental issues and economic instability,
as destructive effects of the climate crisis become more acute and frequent.
The donations, attention, and action of an inspired audience will be directed to frontline organizations marginalized communities with the vision, experience, and plans to build a better world.
Specifically, BREATHE will:
to help heal the impacts of
generations of racial injustice and
catalyze solutions of systemic change.
by shining a light on the connections between
racial injustice and environmental crises,
using the momentum of this moment.
by amplifying the voices of those
who have been working on solutions,
to advance their efforts to new communities.
to fund projects that are actively engaged
in justice, equity, and healing for
vulnerable communities.
We prioritize organizations that are led by African Americans,
Native Americans, and other people of color,
and which encourage youth leadership.
Breathe aims to help build the movements for racial and environmental justice by helping people level up their activism. Within our long-term vision and strategy, our immediate focus is to dramatically increase voter turnout for the November 3rd elections.
In January, after our GOTV efforts have connected with people around the country, and the election has recorded the powerful voice of the people acting in solidarity, we will broadcast a Benefit Show and Day of Activation. By leveraging star power, inspiring solutions, and our online platform, Breathe will help build the organized activism necessary to change our trajectory toward a just, equitable, and resilient future.
If you feel inspired to perform or speak, offer your skills, connections, advice, donations, or share this with people who would want to get involved, we wholeheartedly welcome you!
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