Black & Beyond the Binary Collective

Mission

Black & Beyond the Binary Collective is dedicated to the healing, liberation, and safety of Black—African Two-Spirit, transgender, queer, nonbinary, intersex, and asexual (2STQNIA+) Oregonians.

Bottom Line for Portland

In a world where racism, homophobia, ableism, xenophobia, and transphobia are global epidemics that pose increasing daily threats to our community, B3C extends space to heal and grow through community connection. Donating to Black & Beyond the Binary Collective means that 2STQNIA+ and disabled Oregonians can access services designed to be trauma-informed and low-barrier. Our work has seen a significant demand in the increasingly hostile political climate, with many new community members arriving after fleeing to Oregon for safety, and those who have been here struggling due to many social programs' federal funding cuts. B3C's programs include free community education, the Housing Safety Fund, which has helped over 250 individuals secure stable housing, inclusive healing workshops to build collective resilience, culturally specific social events that turn out hundreds of people annually, and our paid leadership development opportunities for youth ages 14-24. Supporting ur work in the Portland metro empowers the community to thrive and build solidarity.
 

Quote

“I have always been reluctant to participate with other Black organizations or groups because of my queerness and gender but this is the first space where I feel included, welcome, seen, and appreciated.” 

Incentives

Donations over $1,000 will receive a Black & Beyond the Binary Collective hoodie, tank top, tote, and culturally handmade necklace.

Donations over $500 will receive a Black & Beyond the Binary Collective tank-top and tote.

Donations over $250 will receive a beaded, culturally handmade necklace.

Donations over $50 will receive political support from our community.

Join us at Always Here Books all November and December to purchase titles curated by the B3C team. All proceeds from these titles will be donated to Black & Beyond The Binary Collective. 

Partner(s)

Always Here Books: Our store exists to celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories while making space for our community, furthering a historic tradition of queer bookstores, and to be a third space for queer & trans people in service to the liberatory power of community.

Momentum Alliance: To inspire young people to realize their power individually and collectively and to mentor future social justice leaders.