Black Yarn Inc.

Mission & Vision

Our Black-led advocacy team works to equip Lexingtonians with accurate historical and current information in the service of repairing the harms of racial injustice.

We particularly aim to support a more authentic, holistic Black identity in Lexington and beyond.

“Those who say it can’t be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.”

– James Baldwin

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Black Yarn: $500,000 Fundraising Goal

Fuel our Mission

We stand at a pivotal moment where acknowledging and understanding the historical nuances of Black prosperity is not just a matter of enlightenment; but a pathway to fostering inclusivity, dismantling systemic inequalities, and building a more equitable future for all Lexantonians. One hundred percent of your tax-deductible donation will go to fund Black Yarn's work toward repairing the harms of racial injustice in Lexington, Kentucky

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