Janae E. Bonsu

@janaebonsu

Unapologetically Black| abolitionist| researcher| organizer ( = squad)| PhD candidate in social work @ UIC

Chicago by way of Columbia, SC
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Joined July 2012
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  1. Feb 18

    Support a Memorial for Burge Torture Survivors - Sign the Petition! via

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    Jan 30

    I had to pull out my pendulum today to confirm a feeling i was having. I really love that I have so many divination tools at my disposal.

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    Jan 28

    Developing intervention skills means “we are able to address crises while keeping ourselves and each other safe, and avoiding any contact with the police and the carceral state.” Learn from Maya + others on ways WE can keep our people safe!

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    Jan 30

    We’re so excited to publish our report on decriminalizing sex work w/ , written by at Go to for our policy platform & 2 new polls, which found more than half the country supports

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    Jan 30

    Police have used the threat of arrest to coerce sex workers into giving sexual favors. is for sex workers too: decriminalize sex work to end gender-based violence For more about how promotes gender equity, read our report:

    "Police would come out and try to coerce sexual favors out of us, 'blow us or we're going to lock you up.' I had kids and I had to make it back to them. So I had no choice but to do what they said." - Victoria Walker. For more: go to bit.ly/decrimreport
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  6. Jan 10

    "Remember that you are your ancestors...Whenever you play small in the world, you are dishonoring your ancestors. You're actually insulting them. To care for yourself is the first offering. YOU are the first altar." - A word from whenever you forget who tf you are.

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  7. 20 Dec 2019

    I should add that is specifically centering the visions and experiences of Black folks.

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  8. 20 Dec 2019

    Have you taken the survey yet? Join in moving towards a world without state & gender violence by contributing your visions & experiences at You'll even get a chance to win 1 of 100 gift cards so why not?!

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    12 Dec 2019

    is collecting stories of Black folks’ experiences of gender violence, stories of interventions to harm without policing & visions for what our communities need in order to build a world w/o state & gender violence. Take the survey at

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  10. 3 Dec 2019

    Black love looks like demanding nothing less than freedom. Black love looks like believing survivors, learning from our ancestors, and fighting for future generations. sets us free. Donate to @BYP_100 today:

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    23 Nov 2019

    You have a right to know if CPD put your info on Chicago's racist gang database. Come thru TODAY at 3pm for an informational workshop + to submit a request to find out. RSVP: It's time to .

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  12. 7 Nov 2019

    If you’re in Chicago and been interested in learning more about the @BYP_100 chapter, slide through this Sunday!

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    31 Oct 2019

    Come out to the BYP100 Chicago Chapter Info & Chill Session. The Popular Education session will be from 4-6pm and the chill event will take place from 6-8pm. This will be an opportunity to chat with members, supporters, and alumni. BYOB! Food & Beverages will be provided!

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    31 Oct 2019

    BREAKING: Black organizers in DC on the Metro demanding safety and resources for sex workers and an end to policing.

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    26 Oct 2019

    AirGo and have partnered up for a monthly series, featuring their favorite Black activists & academics! Ep. 210 features , whose work centers the intersection of structural and gender-based violence. Check it out:

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  16. 17 Oct 2019

    Chicago police board finally voted to fire officer for the shooting deaths of and today

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    17 Oct 2019

    Our incredible ED, Je'Kendria Trahan: At CASS we have built community-based solutions to make DC safer for all of us. We are survivors who center survivors as the experts at their experience.. which is why we strongly support sex work decriminalization.

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  18. 17 Oct 2019

    Historic hearing on a bill to decriminalize sex work in DC today - a momentous result of the relentless organizing of the home team @BYP_100 Sex workers deserve safety & freedom from criminalization

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