We are a community aid collective that seeks to support Black Trans people with the intention of alleviating barriers that the community faces. 🤎
Brooklyn, NY
Joined March 2019
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On today's #CloserLookWABE with @WABERoseScott: With #political attacks and a disproportionate number of crimes committed against the Black #transgender community, learn how @TheOkraProject is providing them with security. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on @WABENews #LGBTQIA
Today, August 24th is Marsha P Johnson’s Birthday.
Happy Birthday, Marsha. We love you, we honor you, and we are so glad that you were born today.
Join us today in carrying out her bold legacy of care and community! 🎂🤎Donate today: givebutter.com/ssYwZr
SUMMER UPDATES FROM GABI'S DESK!
Sending love! Thank you in advance for sharing our work with someone who might feel empowered to support Black trans people today.
Link to support is in our bio, more info about us on our website. 🤎
Executive Director, Gabrielle Inès recently joined Renée Brown on the @EQueerityPod for a conversation that goes beyond the buzzwords and gets into what mutual aid actually requires of us.
We talked about:
— 🤎 Mutual-Aid beyond charity: What makes community-centered support different and why dignity and trust matter.
— 🌱 From survival to thriving: How access to food, housing, transportation, mental health support, and emergency funds can directly shape health and well-being.
— ✨ Investing in the next generation: Why developing Black trans leaders and creating pathways for community leadership is essential for long-term change.
— 🫂 How The Okra Project has built its programs around community, not around what's easiest to fund or measure
Out on ALL streaming platforms now! 🤎
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#TRANSPITTPRIDE DAY 24: THE OKRA PROJECT
The Okra Project is a mutual aid collective “focused on supporting Black Trans people and alleviating the barriers that our community faces.”
theokraproject.com
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We are in this for the long haul. Not just for gender justice, but for all forms of justice. Collective liberation means that we all have the resources we need to thrive. That includes housing, fair employment, healthcare, and a dedication to autonomy and agency.
Yesterday, @GoodRx welcomed The Okra Project in for an afternoon of community and care 🌿💛 — goodie bags with hygiene essentials, Okra aprons, RX discount cards, and real info on accessing medications affordably (and sometimes at no cost) for our community.
Affordable healthcare is not a luxury. This is exactly the kind of partnerships we are here to cultivate. More to come. 🤎
TheOkraProject retweeted
Okra Project Releases Lengthy Video Responding to Former Leader: “The Receipts Exist” them.us/story/okra-project-n…
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Last night, Qween Jean became the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award, taking home Best Costume Design of a Musical for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Her work reminds us that trans people have always shaped culture, art, and movements for change.
The Okra Project responds to claims made by Dominique Morgan - 06/05/2026
youtu.be/0dsOx6pfcA8
READ: Statement on Former Leadership Legal Matter
theokraproject.com/statement…
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RENT FUND IS NOW OPEN. YOU KNOW WHAT IT GAVE!
— Please read the rules on these slides and on the application page.
— We will likely close this in 1-2 hours or until we get about ~100 applicants — whichever comes first.
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It’s Trans Day of Visibility.
Trans people deserve more than visibility, they deserve safety, resources, and support.
Join us in supporting trans communities by donating to organizations like @trans_empowered, @TheOkraProject, and @BlkTransTravel.
