First Cause: Racial Justice

For this first charm design I took my Mayan-inspired vines and wove them with the roots of the BLM movement and the emblem of Black strength. I drew flesh in this design because I think it is actually important that we self-reflect and acknowledge racism in our own communities. Realize that Black people have been oppressed for centuries simply because their skin is different than the Euro-centric majority. If we can acknowledge this and try to better ourselves we have the potential to grow and blossom together. Part of my goal is to ignite conversations about how we can better our communities and support our Black friends. I was proud to see many of my own friends and family standing up for Black Lives Matter but at the same time I was disappointed to see a political division or the sentiment that people who are non-Black but also feel marginalized think that BLM takes something away from them. It does not. It will make our communities stronger and we can start by educating ourselves and talking about these feelings.
 
I am hoping to bring attention to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund and raise money to donate directly to them with this design. They have been doing so much for racial justice through litigation, advocacy, and education. You can read more about them or donate directly here: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/
 
I am donating my time and skills to make necklaces, earrings, key holders, and dog collar charms. I’m asking that you help me start conversations by using these unique pieces and help me raise money for just causes at the same time. These charms have a base price that covers material costs and domestic shipping.  I do ask that you add  a minimum donation of 10 dollars or more for each piece or pair purchased. All of your donation will directly benefit Black and Brown people particularly those who are further marginalized for their gender-identity or sexual orientation. 
 
Note: Please allow up to a week for production as these pieces are assembled to order. Some hardware is not available in all colors. Let us know in the notes section if you have any specific requests.