"Dominique was ED in the past & is facing legal consequences for impulsive and reactionary choices that are likely trauma rooted + likely to cause more harm to her. Her choices were made during a period she did not have the support she needed & was instead given a position of power over an organization that people depended on to survive."
"Responding to moments when people cause hurt publicly can cause an immense amount of harm, and we must consider the context of their actions and the support they had or lacked."
Dominique Morgan, former executive director of The Okra Project, was indicted on felony fraud charges for misappropriating nearly $100,000 intended for incarcerated Black trans individuals. Morgan pled guilty to second-degree grand larceny and falsifying business records. She was denied bail and remanded into custody. A joint statement from trans activist Indya Moore and The Okra Project expressed sadness for Morgan and empathy for current director Gabrielle Souza, who is facing backlash for the consequences of Morgan's actions. The statement emphasized the trauma and lack of support that influenced Morgan's decisions.
#dominique-morgan #the-okra-project #fraud-charges #trans-activism #support-for-incarcerated-individuals
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