Black Families Love & Unite

B.L.U. reimagines and creates alternatives to the child welfare system that empowers and protects the integrity and sanctity of our families and communities.

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

Looking back at our amazing turnout for the release of the 2025 B.L.U. Reparations Report.

Learn more: https://t.co/LqsJQtGFsb

#TBT

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

“...We hope it will spark a larger conversation about what it really means to protect children in our state and what role we all have to play in ensuring that no parent is pulled under by the crushing stress of unmet basic needs.”

More via @seattletimes.

https://t.co/pKdpmPeHGA

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

📣CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

At B.L.U., our team is small, so we could always use the extra help! Join us in empowering Black and Brown families and reimagining alternatives to the child welfare system.

If interested, please fill out form here: https://t.co/lNVIppljg2.

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

Please join our Founder and Executive Director, Imani Worthy, on August 12th at the virtual teach-in, “We Got Us: Community Care Models to Disrupt Poverty Criminalization & Family Separation.”

➡️ RSVP at https://t.co/yrbPsoCgrX

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

In 2024, we released a comprehensive report as a result of a nation wide-survey and convening impacted parents. This served as both a roadmap and a call to action for policymakers, institutions, and community members committed to justice.

Read: https://t.co/LqsJQtGFsb

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

How do deportations affect all of us? More than you think.

A large majority of the millions of citizens, children at risk of a household deportation are younger than 15!

Read more:

https://t.co/RAz80JmTr6

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

Families Belong Together ✨️⁠
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#ICEOutofNewYork #FamiliesBelongTogether #FamilyPolicing #ChildWelfare

[Brooklyn Public Library @BKLYNlibrary]

Free Summer Meals are available throughout New York City to anyone ages 18 years old and under. Designated public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks will be open for service. Check it out and spread the word! https://t.co/9cg3LHztVc

[The Bronx Defenders @BronxDefenders]

The Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act would help health care workers build trust with patients.

Learn more by reading @LIBMedicine’s op-ed in @Newsday: https://t.co/ANCyc7JtVL

Urge your legislators to pass the MHDCA now using the script here: https://t.co/98YXJpniiX

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

WE WANT ANSWERS.

An 18-year old teen Saniyah Cheatham from the Bronx died during custody 4th of July weekend.

#SayHerName

[HOLAAfrica: I.G holaafrica_org @HOLAAfrica]

A reminder that 'no pride for some without pride for all.'

Truth via @liberaljanee

#PrideMonth #Pride🌈

[The Bronx Defenders @BronxDefenders]

The Maternal Health, Dignity and Consent Act would prohibit unnecessary drug testing and screening without informed consent.

Learn more by reading @SenatorBrouk’s op-ed in @timesunion: https://t.co/OQnJHVFx1m

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

✊️ Take action NOW to demand #JusticeForKemari:

1. Demand Person County Department of Social Services Bring Kemari’s Sister Home: 336-599-8361

2. Support Kemari’s Mama, Briauna: https://t.co/cEbe12UwrP

3. Support Meal Train for Kemari’s Mama, Briauna: https://t.co/J2HAXqI02m

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

B.L.U. is outraged. Kemari should still be with us today.

Last Saturday, a program manager with the Person County, NC child protective services called Briauna Morgan and delivered the most horrific news: Briauna’s 1-year-old son, Kemari, was found dead in his foster home.

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

Since then, Briauna has relentlessly attempted to learn what happened to Kemari. The foster resource will not return her calls or messages.

#FamilyPolicing #Childwelfaresystem #FamiliesBelongTogether

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

THIS IS NOT OKAY. BLACK MOTHERS DESERVE BETTER.

"Briauna said she was notified Saturday that her baby Kemari Morgan died unexpectedly while under the care of a foster parent with #PersonCountySocialServices."

#JusticeforKemari

via @WNCN
https://t.co/61LZvHjuMv

[Black Families Love & Unite @BLU4black]

Let’s build a future free of punitive systems! ✨️⁠
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Drop a ✊️ in the comments if you agree.⁠
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#Abolition #EndFamilyPolicing #StopCPS

[NYS Senate Democrats @NYSenDems]

“We must pass the Maternal Health, Dignity, and Consent Act to increase trust between patients and providers, and to ensure that the focus of our healthcare system is on providing quality care.” — @SalazarSenate https://t.co/AqVqqiNmqY

[NY Senator Jessica Ramos @NYSenatorRamos]

Know your housing rights! Our office and @communitiesresist are offering free legal counseling by appointment only on Monday, May 19, 2025 at our office.

📞Call 718-205-3881 to schedule your spot!

[#SurvivedAndPunished @survivepunish]

Survivors of sexual assault by prison guards @CACorrections say it’s not a “one bad apple” issue. Sexual abuse in prisons is widespread and systemic.
#StopCDCRSexualAbuse #ReleaseSurvivors https://t.co/UythoeRbBH