SUPPORT MERCI CHRISETTE #BLACKTRANSLIVESMATTER
On December 18th of 2015, Merci Chrisette aka Chrissy Jackson, a Black TransWoman, faced harassment by a stranger leading to an altercation on the A train in Brooklyn, New York. Part of the incident was recorded, uploaded online, and shared widely through new networks in an effort to track Merci down. She turned herself in to local authorities one week later on December 29th and is currently being detained in a male facility on Rikers Island in New York City.
We know of 22 TransWomen who were murdered last year in the United States, the majority of them being Black TransWomen. The threat that Merci felt is based in this reality, and all the violence face by Black TransWomen in this country. This is our chance to show Merci that we are here for her and that we care about her life!
Jail is not safe for anyone, especially transwomen of color!
We are urgently raising funds to get Merci out, get her the things she needs while inside, and to support her immediately after her release!
Bail information is not explicitly stated on the site because technically it is against all crowdfunding site policies to raise funds for bail or legal purposes.The judge set Merci’s bail at $20,000, which means we need to raise $2,000 to get her out. If 200 of us donate $10 we could have the total amount and post Merci’s bail. Anything above $2000 dollars will go directly to Merci to support her inside and when she is released. Let’s show for her by raising the $2000 bail amount TOGETHER! <3
PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE INCLUDING TEXT AS THE BAIL INFO IS NOT LISTED ON THE YOUCARING!
If you have any questions about this fundraising effort contact:
Jorge Hernandez at jorgehernandezmcc@gmail.com or Mitchyll Mora at mitchyllmora@gmail.com
