Everyone deserves to be free

she could do much of anything to ease unnecessary suffering in the world, let alone encourage others to care about it. Wearing a little black dress was an act of defiance against popular culture's standards and apathy. Incidentally, she grew to believe she could do something about justice issues, like human trafficking, while others who had previously watched her with indifference joined her.

Once upon a time, our Founder didn't feel like…

Over the last ten years, small groups of brave individuals have joined her during the month of March in a black piece of clothing. They have made the project theirs, continuing to expand its influence. To date, we have collectively raised $126K+! The Blackout Trafficking team continues to be thrilled as others join us and are transformed through the experience.

OUR LEADERS

  • ELISA JOHNSTON

    FOUNDER & ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGY DIRECTOR + MEMBER OF THE BOARD

  • KARA YETTER

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, FINANCE + ADMINISTRATION, MEMBER OF THE BOARD

“I didn't realize all I needed was a voice.”

ANJUPTHA PUJARI | BLACKOUT TRAFFICKING SUPPORTER

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