What is STAY's role in the Black Appalachian Young and Rising Gathering?

Since STAY's inception we have said that it is our goal to support and youth leadership, particularly from Black/LGBTQIA youth in Appalachia –we have and continue to provide life-changing spaces for white LGBTQIA youth, but we have in many ways failed to embody our commitment to Black youth. Supporting this gathering is not only an attempt to rectify a wrong but to actually live out STAY's commitment to the leadership of Black Appalachian youth within STAY leadership/membership and outside of it because we fully believe that we cannot win if we do not support and flank Black youth leadership in Appalachia.

All donations made through the donation link below will go directly to the Black Appalachian Young and Rising Gathering.