We Dream in Black (WeDiB) is an initiative of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and is the organizing home that centers the voices and experiences of Black, Afro-Latinx, and Afro-descendant domestic workers. Across the diaspora, our organizing is our power. We Dream in Black Organizing Institute is our annual gathering space that celebrates and uplifts the voices of Black domestic workers across the Diaspora. We come together to share stories, celebrate our achievements, learn collectively, showcase our leadership, share in healing, and foster community building. We Dream in Black (WeDiB) is excited to present our 2024 Organizing Institute. Entitled “Strength of a Woman,” this year’s Organizing Institute will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from Thursday 10th October to Sunday, October 13th, 2024.
Throughout the Organizing Institute, domestic workers will lead workers on Organizing and Homecare skills. We will pay homage to our Movement Mothers Dorothy Bolden and our recently departed We Dream in Black-Georgia Organizer, Ayanna Smith.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in Atlanta!
If you have any urgent needs contact: (please save in your phones)
Allison Julien – (347) 282-4027, [email protected]
Theme: Healing through A.R.T. – Ayanna Remembrance Tour
Theme: Do it Like Dorothy / Do it Like Ayanna: Women in Action
Theme: Strength of a Woman
Theme: Divine Feminity – Honoring our Movement Mothers
Theme: Glimmers of Hope
Throughout the Organizing Institute, we will share updates and notices via WhatsApp.
Please download WhatsApp on your phone (instructions here) to ensure you are updated during your time in Atlanta with us.
Please only use this What’s App chat for all updates/questions/answers/information regarding the Organizing Institute ○ All members and participating staff will be also added to the group chat so we are all updated and inform. We will also do our best to include short video and voice notes
*Please note this group is ONLY for all things related to the institute
NDWA/WeDiB will send you a brief COVID symptom screener with a couple of questions to make sure you do not have any COVID symptoms before you travel to Atlanta. Please complete the form before you travel.
We also request that all participants take an at-home rapid test either the day you travel or the night before and DO NOT travel if the test is positive for COVID-19, please immediately communicate that with your local Organizer. Tests and masks will also be provided on-site to ensure we are keeping ourselves and each other safe.
COVID Screener & Disclaimers: All attendees (members & staff) must complete the COVID symptom screener and release forms before arriving in Atlanta.
Embassy Suites at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta St NW
Atlanta GA 30313
Attendees will be sent Uber Voucher Links to cover trips between their homes and the airport. Uber Voucher Links will be sent out the week of October 7th, 2024. Uber Voucher Links will be valid for 2 rides between October 10th and October 13th. Click here to learn more about using your Uber Code. Please contact your local Organizer before the institute for additional support in advance.
On Thursday, October 10th, charter buses will be available to transport attendees from the Atlanta airport to the hotel. Exact shuttle times will be available the week of the Organizing Institute and will be shared in the What’s App group.
On Sunday, October 13th, charter buses will be available to transport attendees to the airport. Exact shuttle times will be available the week of the Organizing Institute and updated at the hotel and in the What’s App group.
Go Take a Break will be providing child care and is open to children 12 years old and under. Only children who were pre-registered can be included in childcare. Parents are encouraged to have children over 12 years old with them at all times, children should not be left unaccompanied at any time in the hotel, airport, church, or outings.
If you have any urgent needs contact: (please save in your phones):
Allison Julien – (347) 282-4027, [email protected]
