Black and Pink: Boise

Black and Pink: Boise Black and Pink: Boise is an open family of queer & trans prisoners and "free world" allies who support each other.

Black and Pink is a national family of queer and trans prisoners and "free world" allies who support each other. Our work is guided by a larger goal of collective liberation within an abolitionist framework. We understand the prison industrial complex to be part of a larger system that utilizes systems of oppression to divide people and exploit our individual and collective power. Through movement

building and sustained direct action against these systems of violence we will create the world we dream of. In Boise, our main focus is our pen pal project with queer and trans prisoners. The heart of Black and Pink's work is connecting LGBTQ prisoners with pen-pals on the outside. Building community across prison walls is an important act of solidarity with those most harmed by the Prison Industrial Complex and an act of resistance against a system which seeks to divide and isolate us. Letter writing builds relationships that help our communities grow and thrive, while providing a valuable harm reduction tool to those on the inside by sending a message to guards and other prisoners that they are not forgotten. We also send birthday and holiday cards to our incarcerated LGBTQ family, so keep an eye out for our next card writing party. For folks on the outside who are new to being a pen-pal (or who would just like community and support around the process), we hold bimonthly letter-writing gatherings. Join us at Leaf Teahouse in downtown Boise every first and third Saturday from 11am to 2pm.

07/07/2018

Thank you to the folks who joined us Alia's Coffeehouse today!
Our plan is to keep meeting there on the first Saturday of each month. We may do occasional other gatherings, but you can count on seeing us the first Saturday of the month.

07/04/2018

Black and Pink: Boise Drop-In Time!

I (Jeremy) am going to hold some table space this Saturday (July 6) at Alia's Coffeehouse from around 10 until 1. Come by and learn what we're all about and how you can support incarcerated LGBTQIA+ folks!

I'll be writing a letter or two to my pen-pals and chatting with anyone who's interested in learning more about the work we do. I'll also have cards and things if anyone wants to write one of their own (either to an ongoing pen-pal or just a one-off note of support).

So come on by and hang out!

As you all know, there is much work to be done in our society. We at Black and Pink: Boise are committed to being a part...
06/27/2018

As you all know, there is much work to be done in our society. We at Black and Pink: Boise are committed to being a part of that work.

Be on the look out for an update soon for how you can get involved.

"We are the spark. And hope survives while we survive, and the fight goes on while we fight it.

Keep breathing. Look after your neighbor. Get fed, get free, and help each other to be brave, in this world that requires so much courage.

Time to grab on and bend the arc of history."

“We are not fu**ed. We are not doomed. What we are is at war. So get in on the war effort. Join up, support the troops, all of those old cliches. I Want You. This is a paradigm-breaking time that will define the world for generations. We don’t give up. We fight for all our lives.”

We at Black and Pink: Boise want to take a moment to celebrate and remember Da'vina Curiel. Da'vina was a fabulous frie...
05/15/2018

We at Black and Pink: Boise want to take a moment to celebrate and remember Da'vina Curiel. Da'vina was a fabulous friend. She adored LeAnn Rimes, gummy candies, and pickles. She had a big heart and so much love for the people in her life. We miss her so much, and it doesn't feel real that she's no longer here to celebrate with us.

Today is her birthday. She would have been 34. We miss you Da'vina and will always love you.

Come say hi! We're all set up at Death Rattle Writer's Festival Comic and Book Fair!
10/07/2017

Come say hi! We're all set up at Death Rattle Writer's Festival Comic and Book Fair!

09/02/2017

We'll be at Alia's Coffeehouse on Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM! It'll be a chill gathering of folks writing letters and supporting each other. So if you have any questions or curiosity about Black and Pink, stop on by!

Can't wait to see y'all tomorrow!

We're here at Alia's Coffeehouse! We have Pen Pal starter pack, some Black and Pink pamphlets, and stickers. Come drop b...
07/01/2017

We're here at Alia's Coffeehouse! We have Pen Pal starter pack, some Black and Pink pamphlets, and stickers. Come drop by. We're here until 2:00pm.

Have you been curious about what it means to be a pen-pal? Want to get more involved with Black and Pink: Boise or just...
07/01/2017

Have you been curious about what it means to be a pen-pal? Want to get more involved with Black and Pink: Boise or just learn more about us?

We're having a Pen-Pal orientation today! Come meet at us at Alia's Coffeehouse to chat about what it means to be a pen-pal.

What: Pen-Pal Orientation
Where: Alia's Coffeehouse
When: TODAY (7/1) from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This is a drop in event. Feel free to stay for the whole thing or swing by when you have the time!

Thanks to all who marched with us at Boise Pridefest! It is so important to center the folks who could not be there toda...
06/17/2017

Thanks to all who marched with us at Boise Pridefest! It is so important to center the folks who could not be there today. We march in solidarity with our incarcerated lgbtq family. Keep an eye out for us at the park downtown. We will be passing out stickers and flyers about Black and Pink! Happy Pride, Boise!

06/17/2017

Black and Pink is marching in the parade today for Boise Pridefest! If you want to join us in supporting q***r and trans people in prison, just comment, send a message, or find us at Pride--look for the big Black and Pink banner.

We've even got some extra signs from the sign making party if anyone wants to hold one! :)

06/03/2017

Hey Boise! Black and Pink will be at Alia's Coffeehouse from 11 to 2 today! We'll be finalizing our plans for Boise Pridefest and talking more broadly about our plans for the summer. We'll also, of course, spend some time writing to pen-pals.

If you've ever wondered what we do or how to get involved, these bimonthly meetings are a great way to find out more!

05/20/2017

Morning Boise! We will be meeting today at Alia's Coffeehouse downtown grom 11-1pm. Join us to learn more about Black and Pink, to chat about our presence at Pride, and to come together to support our lgtbq family who are currently incarcerated. Feel free to drop in and say hello or stay the whole time.

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