Milwaukee’s Black and Pink Organization Drops in on FORGE

At our monthly meeting on July 15^th 2017 members from the Milwaukee chapter of Black and Pink (www.blackandpink.org) joined us for our screening of the award-winning documentary film “Major!” (http://www.missmajorfilm.com/).  Black and Pink describe themselves, “an open family of LGBTQ prisoners and ‘free world’ allies who support each other,” and, “work toward the abolition of the prison industrial complex […] through advocacy, education, direct service, and organizing.” Trans and LGBQ folks are frequently at an increased risk for sexual assault and abuse while incarcerated, and the members added a lot to our discussion following the film. Black and Pink offers a host of resources including a pen pal program, a newsletter, support, workshops and trainings. Find out more about Milwaukee’s Black and Pink chapter at: (www.facebook.com/MKEBlackandPink) or email: milwaukee@blackandpink.org.