Creatives4SystemicChange is an entirely digital collective of creatives—including artists, photographers, designers, etc.—looking to stand in solidarity with the Black trans community. They recognize solidarity to be an ongoing act, extending beyond pastel graphics shared on story highlights (though those certainly have their place). Their efforts are working towards direct, tangible change, amplifying the voices of those left unheard for far too long.

The collective consists of contributors ranging from design students to established brands, and all the experimental innovators in between. All have donated pieces of art, photographs, prints, or other pieces of their work to be raffled off here, starting tomorrow until July 4th. 

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LAUNCHING JUNE 28TH — Creatives 4 Systemic Change is an online raffle of pieces from creatives from around the world coming together for a common goal — to raise as much money possible for organizations that amplify and empower the Black Trans community. Take a look at some of the exciting pieces to come! STAY TUNED FOR MORE

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Among pieces available are Eckhaus Latta’s ‘True Blue Jeans’, Paula Canovas del Vas’ ‘Diablo Flats’, and rage dancing sessions with Julliard trained Matilda Sakamoto. Entries are kept to minimal costs, only $10 apiece, so as to ensure the general public has opportunities to earn pieces they otherwise might not be able to afford. 

A majority of proceeds go towards the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, For the Gworls, and the Okra Project, each committed to addressing harm faced at the intersection of marginalized identities. The remaining portion will be redistributed to Black artists, working to address a need for internal change within the creative community. 

Hopefully, we can each find $10 (at least) to donate. The pieces, while each equal parts fabulous and flamboyant, are only the avant-garde icing on top.