HAPPY JUNETEENTH ✊🏾
It was a dream come true for me to study the flute at the University of Houston, and those formative years have shaped the musician I’ve become today. Last year, I announced the first Sasha Be Flootingscholarship at the University of Houston, which was awarded to the incredible talented Ugo Obudulu. I had a chance to catch up with him recently to see how his freshman year was going, and I’m excited to share our talk so you can see how special he is!
I’m also so excited to share that we are continuing the SashaBe Flooting scholarship for another year which will benefit another special Moores School of Music student.
@universityofhouston ❤️
Learn more about how you can support the next generation of musicians at lizzolovesyou.com
HAPPY JUNETEENTH ✊🏾
“I've been through what they've been through… so I didn't judge them… That's why I'm able to accept them as they are … Come as you are, we're gonna get you out of this place.” Ms. Shirley founded Beauty2theStreetz to heal from her own life experiences. What started as a program to feed and bathe the unhoused has grown into a movement to change the narrative and defend an individual’s right to dignity.
@beauty2thestreetz ❤️
Learn more about how you can support Ms.Shirley and our neighbors in need at lizzolovesyou.com
HAPPY JUNETEENTH ✊🏾
In 3rd Grade, Mari Copeny wrote to then President Obama about the water crisis in Flint. He wrote back, and the rest, as they say, is history. Now 16, Mari talks about how Flint STILL needs clean water, what becoming an activist at such a young age has taught her, and what’s next for her (her 17th bday party, of course!). While she describes herself as “just a girl,” it’s clear that even one voice can make a big change.
@littlemissflint ❤️
Learn more about how you can support Mari and Flint at lizzolovesyou.com
HAPPY JUNETEENTH ✊🏾
LIBERATION IS INTERSECTIONAL ✊🏾
If you don’t know Atlantis, you need to know her. She’s a fellow Houstonian and a legend in the community. Atlantis is the founder of Save Our Sisters United, a Houston-based network for transwomen of color that provides a safe haven for the community and education for allies dedicated to eradicating trans-based violence. We talked about the need for support in hyper-marginalized communities, the financial gap in LGTBQ philanthropy, and how rest is a part of the revolution.
@sosu4u ♥️
@always_atlantis ♥️
Learn more about how you can support the Black trans community at lizzolovesyou.com
HAPPY JUNETEENTH
LIBERATION IS INTERSECTIONAL
Black women statistically face serious barriers to reproductive care and this needs to change. I sat down with the incredible Kara James, who is a Nurse Practitioner at Planned Parenthood Inglewood, to discuss her motivation for taking action, how discussions about bodies and body autonomy should be normalized, and her life-long dedication to seeing Black women healthy and happy.
Thank you to Kara and all the life-saving clinicians at Planned Parenthood who make sure people get the care they need.
Learn more about how you can support reproductive rights at lizzolovesyou.com
@plannedparenthood@plannedparenthoodla
HAPPY JUNETEENTH✊🏾
LIBERATION IS INTERSECTIONAL✊🏾
IM SO proud to announce the *5th year* of my annual Juneteenth Giveback. Y’all know each year I aim to support and shine a light on the work of Black-centered grassroots organizations and movements.
This year— we’re talking about the Intersectionality of Liberation. Where I’ll have uplifting conversations with incredible reproductive health activists, LGBTQ+ heroes, the women humanizing the houseless crises, to promising young environmentalist leaders. We take the time to honor and thank these organizers who remind us activism can be a life’s work.
Go to Lizzolovesyou.com to find out more info on the work of these activists and how you can take action! Cuz we ain’t free til we ALL free.
