What Allyship Means in Black Everywhere Spaces

Since our founding 13 years ago, Black Everywhere has welcomed all people—across backgrounds, bodies, and abilities. That continues to be true. Our commitment to equity means ensuring every part of our work reflects who we are here to serve.

Black Everywhere Members in the Couturie Forest (New Orleans, LA). Photo by Ricky.Horne.Jr.

This is the first time in our history that we’ve written directly about allies. We’ve chosen not to center that conversation until now, because it’s not the objective of Black Everywhere. But with more than 20,000 members across the globe, we believe it’s time to name what allyship looks like in our community.

So what does it mean to be an ally in Black Everywhere spaces?

It starts with understanding this:

At Black Everywhere, our work is created by and for people who have experienced systemic disconnection, erasure, and cultural fragmentation. This is the wrong we aim to right.

If you are not part of that impacted community, your presence is still welcome—but it carries responsibility. We encourage all allies to do the work of understanding the purpose of this space and to reflect deeply on whether showing up in solidarity means attending—or stepping back.

If you’re unsure, we recommend reading The Proven Impact of Affinity Spaces from Princeton’s Racial Equity Resource Guide. It offers helpful context on why spaces like this matter and how to engage respectfully.

As always, we’re focused on building something intentional, joyful, and healing. Thank you for being here with us.