Second Cause: LGBTQ+ Rights

I borrowed from my Mayan ancestors' aesthetic of snaking vines, blooming flowers, and smiling skulls. We are, after all, the same under our skin and you cannot easily distinguish gender or race from just bones. As I drew, the themes crystallized and I focused on three major issues: Civil, LQBTQ+, and Immigrant rights. As a queer person of color, these three causes are close to my heart and home and I see them as very intertwined. I believe we are all bound by common vines that crisscross our communities.
 
I would like to bring awareness to and raise money for is LGBTQ+ causes for people of color. It is especially important to recognize this during Stonewall, mostly Black and Brown LGBTQ+ people literally fought in order to be seen and accepted. By doing so, they opened the door towards equal rights for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community. The National Black Justice Coalition has been working to empower LGBTQ+ people of color and is on a mission to end racism and homophobia and I think they deserve our support. 
 
Inspiration: This design is simply inspired by love. I just believe that true love knows no gender or color. The vines represent a bond that twists and extends beyond flesh and into the afterlife. 
 
I am donating my time and skills to make necklaces, earrings, key holders, and dog collar charms. I’m asking that you help me start conversations by using these unique pieces and help me raise money for just causes at the same time. These charms have a base price that covers material costs and domestic shipping.  I do ask that you add  a minimum donation of 10 dollars or more for each piece or pair purchased. All of your donation will directly benefit Black and Brown people particularly those who are further marginalized for their gender-identity or sexual orientation. 
 
Note: Please allow up to a week for production as these pieces are assembled to order. Some hardware is not available in all colors. Let us know in the notes section if you have any specific requests.