In times like these, I am reminded of the enduring power of US — not the United States, but the power of each of us, standing together. We are the ones who strategize, support, and organize to make liberation tangible. We have always understood that change begins locally, where our voices echo the loudest and our actions carry the most weight.
As we look toward Project 2025, let’s not be fooled. We’ve seen this before. We know their blueprint, their playbook, and their attempts to undermine our freedoms. Project 2025 is not just a policy agenda—it’s a call to action for us to fight for our right to live freely and fully. They seek to take away our ability to make choices for ourselves—about our bodies, our identities, and our futures. But history tells us that when they try to suppress us, we rise stronger. From the Combahee River Collective to the fight for marriage equality, we have always resisted and reclaimed our power.
So today, I am choosing US. I am leaning into our shared commitment to equity, justice, and self-determination. This fight is not just for one community but for all of us. No matter your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or background, we are in this together. We have the knowledge, the strength, and the resilience to face this head-on.
In the coming days and weeks, BWF will be hosting virtual spaces of reflection, processing, and solidarity. I invite you to join me on Zoom. Let’s process, reflect, and strategize. Let’s hold space for the anger, the grief, and the hope that fuels our work.
Together, we will rise.
Together, we will resist.
Together, we will keep building a future that honors all of us.
With love, fire, and unwavering solidarity,
Natanja Craig Oquendo
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