Purpose

Black & Pink is an open family of LGBTQ prisoners and “free world” allies who support each other. Our work toward the abolition of the prison industrial complex is rooted in the experience of currently and formerly incarcerated people. We are outraged by the specific violence of the prison industrial complex against LGBTQ people, and respond through advocacy, education, direct service, and organizing.

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Letters from Our Family (February 2019 newspaper)

Querida Familia de Black and Pink, As a first time writer to our newsletter, allow me the honor of introducing myself to all you beautifully talented readers, both inside the system and out in soci­ety. My family calls me Manny, friends call me Oso and the state simply refers to me as inmate. I’m a …

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Message from Dominique (Feb. 2019 Newspaper)

Hello Family! As we begin this new year I want to say thank you for all of the letters you send, emails and calls. Your kind wishes and powerful thoughts have been a cornerstone to my success as I celebrate my 1 year anniversary as National Director. Last year we were building a foundation and …

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Every Kid Deserves a Future – End Juvenile Life Sentencing Without Parole in RI!

What is RI General Assembly Bill H5333 / RI Senate Bill S0341? In the 2012 Miller v. Alabama decision, the Supreme Court ruled that sentencing juvenile offenders to life without the possibility of parole is unconstitutional. Black and Pink is joining activists in states across the country to ensure that Rhode Island has policies in …

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2019 Updates From NYC

Hello! The NYC chapter is active! The current iteration of our chapter is about to have its one-year anniversary on February 4. Woohoo! You can get in touch with us via nyc@blackandpink.org Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter at @blackandpinknyc Here’s info on what we’re up to: MONTHLY NYC GATHERINGS Penpal Matching Our …

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