We take action
education |organizing | black liberation
Advocating for Social Justice, Empowering our communities to know they are the answer, and Promoting Black liberation since 2014
Our History
TAMV started in 2014 after Autumn Perkins (We Need Justice Too) put a call out regarding homicides of black people getting solved in Pittsburgh. At the time Fawn Walker-Montgomery was on McKeesport City Council and Mae Herriott Hudson just lost her son. TAMV had meetings in McKeesport and noted that people were coming from throughout the Mon Valley”. Therefore, TAMV was created with co-founders Mae Herriott Hudson and Fawn Walker-Montgomery.
Our Why
Representation! Those who suffer social injustices are on a lifelong journey to find liberation mentally, physically, and spiritually. We are often riddled by stigmas and stereotypes, manipulated by systems and agendas which in turn silence our voice and power within. We exist to address these social injustices, reignite the voice of those marginalized, and influence our communities through organization and education.
Our Truth
92%
of program participants
are women
78%
of program participants identify as Black or African American
52%
of program participants are Black women
Our Purpose
TAAG’s overall purpose is to equip communities with the necessary knowledge to leverage local grassroots community organizing, to gain power & influence over decisions that directly affect them, thus creating sustainable change and increasing the conscious level of residents.
Our Mission
Our Vision
We empower and equip those experiencing social injustices through grassroots community organizing and skill building in order to solve current and future problems through political education, community organizing and promoting Black Liberation.
We envision closing the gap for those who suffer social injustices, especially in small communities, so they can live in their truth without apology, limitation, stigma, or oppressive stereotypes or expectations.
Who We Serve
The global majority consists of individuals living in small communities worldwide. To be more precise, this refers to non-white people of African, Asian, Latin American, and Arab heritage, who make up 85 percent of the global population. Occasionally, our services may also reach out to other marginalized groups, including women, people experiencing poverty, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, depending on the specific program. Nevertheless, our primary focus will always be on serving people of the global majority.
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- AFRICAN PROVERB
