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June Heal Meal: Black & Trans Liberation

  • The T 5874 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, MO, 63112 United States (map)

What’s for dinner: A potluck-style meal made with love by MO Ho staff + community members!

  • Potluck contributions (labeled with allergens) are welcome, but not expected.

This month’s theme: Black & Trans Liberation

  • Real talk: How can we liberate our bodies from dependency on medical/advocacy institutions which are unaccountable to Black trans and birthing people in our community?

  • What can we learn from the Black Panther Party's legacy of community care to grow in our accountability to Black trans healing justice?

Wellness offerings:

  • Community Closet

  • Hair and skin care

  • Makeup

  • HRT injection kits + sharps containers

  • A wide variety of condoms and lubricants

  • Dental dams

  • Menstrual pads and tampons

  • Pregnancy tests

  • Plan B

  • ... and more!

RSVP for text alerts (must be age 13+):

  • Text @MHJinvites to 81010 (Don’t forget to include the @ !)

  • You’ll be asked the following questions to complete registration—we invite you to answer as candidly or creatively as you choose. We respect your privacy!

    • Identify yourself as a student or parent (you don’t need to be either, just pick one)

    • Provide a first and last name (doesn’t have to be your real name)

  • Reply to our messages to RSVP, ask questions, or request access support (including transportation).

  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe from invites at any time!

Do I need to RSVP?

Everyone is encouraged to RSVP, but it is not required unless you are:

  • Bringing a support/service animal with you

  • Requesting transportation support

  • Requesting additional access supports

  • Submitting community events or shout-outs

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Size-inclusive seating

  • Calm Corner available

  • Allergen/dietary labels for food

  • COVID safety:

    • Masking required when not eating

      • Free KF95 masks available for both adults and children!

    • Option to take your plate to-go

    • We will do contact tracing in case of COVID exposure

  • Please RSVP to tell us if you have:

    • Dietary restrictions/allergies

    • A support/service animal

    • Transportation needs (we have limited transportation stipends available on a first-come first-serve basis)

    • Any other access needs not listed here—we welcome additional accessibility support requests and will do our best to accommodate them (as our capacity allows)!

Privacy:

  • Attendees will be offered the opportunity to discreetly indicate interest in worker-only spaces/resources at check-in.

  • We will not ask you for personally-identifying information except for a way to contact you if we need to do COVID contact tracing.

Cops (on or off duty) and cop-like behavior are not invited into our space, not ever.


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