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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Gumbo Social, Restaurant Launch in Bayview, San Francisco Dontaye Ball, also known as Mr. Gumbo, is the chef-owner of Gumbo Social, a San Francisco-based pop-up restaurant specializing in gumbo and soul food since 2018. Besides getting great reviews from their guests, Gumbo Social has been featured in Forbes, the San Francisco Chronicle, and on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Now, Gumbo Social is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in the heart of the Bayview in San Francisco. They plan to establish Gumbo Social as the premier place to get incredible gumbo in San Francisco.    The Theme Of Thieves Issues #1-3: A Time Travel Mystery! Three people time traveling to solve a mystery of why people are disappearing in the present day! 100 Books By Black Authors Scratch Poster A scratch-off poster highlighting works of African American literature. Eight categories of literature are covered. AFROSPORT – THE BOOK A 320-page art book – African design is reshaping the world’s cultural stage, sport shows us how. Dream Variations An audiovisual collage seeking to explore liberation and world-building through Black radical imagination. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit  Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Luji’s Chocolate : Made Directly with Farmers in West Africa Even though West African farmers are critical to the billion-dollar chocolate industry, a lot of them live below the poverty line & the region barely profits from the chocolate industry. Luji’s (“Loo – geez”) believes it’s time for this to change. Luji’s Chocolate is deliciously grown, crafted and packaged from bean to bar in West Africa and made with ingredients from the region. When you purchase a Luji’s bar, they’ll deliver cocoa tree seedlings to a cocoa farmer in West Africa. All-Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition The first anthology of Black characters created by Black cartoonists is remastered for today’s readers and beyond! SHOOK! A Black Horror Anthology A 160+ page EC Comics styled horror anthology featuring writers such as Rodney Barnes, John Jennings, and Kevin Grevioux.  Black Joy Lenormand Oracle Deck A 44-card oracle deck that showcases surrealistic beauty in Blackness. Exhale App: A Well-Being Resource for Black Women Provides well-being resources exclusively for Black Women and Women of Color. Dream Variations: Reimagining a New World Audiovisual collage exploring liberation and world-building through Black radical imagination. Innovative Therapist Connection Platform A platform that connects Black and minority individuals to mental health providers they’re likely to connect with. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit  Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! JEMBER: African Comics by African Creators! Anxious, frustrated, and ready to leave his city behind, jobless graduate Amanuel Tilahun gets abilities that change his life. He must now make a choice; to help himself or the city that’s always treated him like a nobody, and now even sees him as a threat! JEMBER is an award-nominated African graphic novel inspired by East African mythology & created by an all-African team!  Women’s Space Travel Suit The first bold step in crafting a fashionable space travel suit designed for women. Hiding Spot In this film, a woman recognizes that to heal from her past, she’ll need more than therapy. Orishas: 7 African Powers An epic odyssey of the Nigerian Gods! The beginning of the God War series! New York African Film Festival Celebrating the 30th anniversary. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit  Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Ngolo Diaspora Issue #2 Ngolo Diaspora Issue #2 is the continuation of the exciting African Martial Arts comic series based on the Urban Action Showcase award-winning screenplay. Book #1 introduced you to a near-future alternate world where assassination is a legal part of the political process and assassin guilds hold great power. But book #2 introduces us to the beginning of a plot that might mean the end of all of the assassin guilds! The Peoples of Nigeria A children’s chapter book featuring 36 different ethnic groups across Nigeria. Nova: Goddess of the Universe Nova is a resiliently magickal doll; created from the Afro Goddess Tarot Arcanas deck. Dream Chaser Paranormal women’s Fiction urban fantasy novel. Negative Space A photo book featuring ten diverse women of color working in the photography industry. Joyful Black Women DocuSeries profiling women as they navigate careers fueled by technology. Logan’s 3D Printed Surprise An exciting, 3D STEM savvy book introducing children to the intriguing world of 3D printing. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit  Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Urban Force Urban Force is a team dedicated to creating stage combat sequences loosely inspired by the world of Star Wars. You may have seen their content as they’ve gone viral since their inception in 2017 when they were known as ‘Urban Jedi Knights’. For almost a decade, they have built a series around their choreography and efforts, and now, they are creating a web series so you, the viewers, can dive deeper into the world of their characters and join them in their battle between Good and Evil! The Peoples of Nigeria A children’s chapter book featuring 36 different ethnic groups across Nigeria. The Runaway Princess Discover the most memorable women from African history, legend, and folklore! Birthplace A collection of songs that tell the story of the singer’s exit from the grave. Negative Space A photo book featuring ten diverse women of color working in the photography industry. Joyful Black Women DocuSeries profiling women as they navigate careers fueled by technology. Everyday Is A Sunday A young Black boy’s life as a homeschooled child in a culturally centered home.  Lock ‘em Up! A bipartisan game of dirty tricks where YOU put politicians in jail! Keep the drums, lose the knife This photo book explores the influence of the Bondo secret society. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit  Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! THE CRUSADERS: HUNT FOR THE SUN BLADE – NIGERIAN COMIC BOOK The Crusaders: Hunt for the Sun Blade is an ensemble piece, based on true-life African history, led by the young swashbuckling hero, Max Okalo. He’s trying to get up from under the shadow of his older siblings and make a name for himself in the treasure hunting game. To do that he must find The Sun Blade, the treasure that evaded both his father Walter Okalo and his oldest brother George. Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner A black woman wary of meeting her partner’s white parents grows anxious when they welcome her with enthusiasm. Eva The Kid Reporter Bringing little ones on a fun journey of self-acceptance and love for their unique personality and skills. Tumaini Festival 2022 Event developed by refugees and the host community, promoting peaceful coexistence. I’ll Be Here I’ll Be Here is the ideal children’s book for diverse populations. Amazing Black Inventors A beautifully illustrated and informative children’s book for ages 0 to 5. Brassfly Oracle Deck This handmade deck brings to life the journey of the African experience in the Americas. New Projects Launching on Crowdfunding by BackerKit Come see the exciting lineup of creators that have launched and are launching on BackerKit soon.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! CAMPUS WAHALA The strike has just been called off. Staff and students are returning to the University campus. As a student, it’s time to secure the highest books you can. Beware of everyone. Campus Wahala is a Mancala-style card game with lots of direct interactions, created with an African university campus theme and designed by Africans. The Sundering As the broken body of the Ashen God crashed into the sea, searing blades of flame reshaped the land. A new 5e adventure. Darrell Damper’s Hi-Top Hi-Top and Samuel ‘aka’ Fade are back in these action-packed issues as they continue the fight against the Sons of the Cross. Who Will Protect Me? A book devoted to Strong Black Women submitted into silence. Taskoma Keep your Tasks Super Simple, Organized, and Prioritized; Optimize Productivity. Brassfly Oracle Deck This handmade deck brings to life the journey of the African experience in the Americas. Hattie Mae’s Jook Joint Musical about the legacy of the jook in Black communities and American culture. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more. The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! The Sundering The Sundering presents possibly the highest profile Black-owned offering in the unofficial 5E DnD space. Starting at ~128 pages and expandable to 200+ with stretch goals, The Sundering offers something really special for every player and GM, with a diverse pantheon of gods, including Oya from the Orisha and Set from the Kemetic pantheon. The Nation itself is ruled by a trio of women of color, and the highest lawman of the campaign’s main town and his dockmaster husband enjoy a world where everyone has a place at the table. Restoring Sal Watts’ Solomon King restoring the long-lost, Indie Black urban crime/action film SOLOMON KING (1974). Artists 2 Africa-Lloyd G. Wade A group of American artists exchanging creative culture with African artists! Taskoma Keep your Tasks/Checklists Super Simple, Organized, Prioritized; Optimize Productivity. Watchman #2 “Back in blood” The sequel of the award-winning vigilante superhero series! Promoting Entrepreneurship Among Africans This app promotes entrepreneurship among Africans. Eva the Diva Girl: a new Girl Empowerment book series Books about the power of positive affirmations. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more. The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: BackerKit Will Be At Gen Con!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Taskoma: The All-purpose Analog Productivity System Taskoma creates a new standard for your tasks, to-dos, or checklists in a Simple, Organized, and Productive fashion. Keep unused cards stored and organized in the Unused Cards Compartment, as you keep track of used cards in the Used Cards Compartment. Both Compartments can hold up to 33 Cards each. Taskoma is the simplest all-purpose productivity system.  Wholism – The Holistic Beverage Company A black and woman-owned nut milk company whose beverages combine unique nutritious ingredients. Voodoonauts Presents: (Re)Living Mythology A collection of Black Magical Stories & Poetry written by Black science-fiction and fantasy authors.  BLACK VANS #2 A Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk Super-hero comic with queer POC leads! Asteria: The Legend of the Fallen Star Book #1 An insecure high schooler is placed into a galactic military boarding school. Swim, Kelly! Swim! A children’s book that shows what we are capable of. Music from 24 Carat Black Featuring brand new music written and performed by the iconic group. Essential Bookstore A Black woman-owned high-concept book shop & literacy center providing dyslexia services to adults and children. The Horsemen: Birth of the Spark: PART DEUX Four stories filled with metaphysical intrigue and pure AfroFantastic action! Sunny Baby Bringing staple Afro-Caribbean dishes to the baby food market. Together: Let’s Build A Seat Creating a platform for Black creatives to showcase their artistic talents. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more. The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! MAGNUS Issues 1-3 In a world filled with unique people, circumstances, and situations, we all have the potential to unlock great power from within. Magnus Jakuta — a young Chicagoan — shall embark on a quest for redemption. However, major obstacles stand in his way. At the height of an intergalactic war, an abandoned prince must reclaim his birthright before he loses all that he holds dear.  The answers are waiting for you in the eagerly anticipated MAGNUS Issues 1-3. Black Retail Black Retail is a half-hour comedy about adultin’, code switching, and remembering purpose. The Continental Approach – Innovative African Ideas Get to know the young Africans creating, innovating, and making a difference. Black Nile 2.0 Halal Soul Food restaurant relocating for expansion. Urban Warlord #1 A high-octane action Urban Fantasy series premieres with the bullet-ridden Issue #1. Sunny Baby Bringing staple Afro-Caribbean dishes to the baby food market. TWB in America Season 1 Help Traveling While Black produce their new series. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more. The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites There are thousands of live crowdfunding projects to discover every week, so we’re here to show you the best ones. In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! SCARLET RANGER #2:INHERITANCE PART 2 Scarlet Ranger #2: Inheritance Part 2 opens up where we left off in issue 1. Scarlet Ranger finds himself fighting a mysterious swordsman who is hellbent on killing him. While the issue is packed with action, there is also a bit of a mystery that Deon must unravel, sparked by the revelation that his grandfather, the original Scarlet Ranger, did not die by natural causes as he was led to believe. John Haynes: At Death’s Door The Man Who Rules The World Takes on the Greek god of Death. Queen Alora A diverse children’s book about bringing joy to the people around you. Tatale: Expanding the reach of African cuisines Help support the opening of my Pan-African restaurant Tatale. The Continental Approach – Innovative African Ideas Get to know the young Africans creating, innovating, and making a difference. Voices A short film about the social expectation of Black women to always be ‘strong.’ ECHO Immersion An immersive experience about the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and racialized violence. Immortal Dark Manga Issue #2 Black supernatural martial arts manga series centered around the process of healing. BRONDIHOUSE An organization striving to make Foundational Black History accessible. 1-2-3: The Beauty of Diversity A fun and interactive counting book.  Break Free A documentary and book uncovering the truth of human trafficking in Africa. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more. The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Announcement: Crowdfunding by BackerKit is here!   Crowdfunding Favorites Juneteenth is a holiday observed on June 19th to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate Black history, culture, and the contributions made by Black Americans. As members of the crowdfunding community, one great way to participate is by supporting Black-led projects, like the ones listed below.  In this bimonthly newsletter, we are highlighting Black creators and their projects. We, as BackerKit, stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Read our statement here. Know of a project that should be featured? Share it with us! Black Sands Anniversary Edition Limited Prints  In a time of gods and legends, four royal children with superpowers embark on an adventure to prove their ability to rule as kings and queens, while undermining the secret plans of the great and powerful Sumerian god Marduk! Black Sands Anniversary Edition Limited Prints are the first-ever collector editions of the most popular black indie comic in the nation! As seen on Shark Tank, Breakfast Club, and more. Nightmare in Newark The levity of “Friday” meets the high stakes and scares of “Cloverfield.” New Nexus A 48-page afro-futuristic graphic novel series set in a world ruled by technology. Wholesome While working on a documentary about Black Love, Cory discovers new truths. Loas of Kraven: Episode 2  Ayira’s secrets will reveal the atrocities English colonists committed. 1-2-3: The Beauty of Diversity A fun and interactive counting book.  Sunday Dinner Publishing Kid-Lit, art, and merch from diverse creatives, supporting literacy for young learners. ECHO Immersion An immersive experience about the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade and racialized violence. Immortal Dark Manga Issue #2 Black supernatural martial arts manga series centered around the process of healing. BRONDIHOUSE An organization striving to make Foundational Black History accessible. Break Free A documentary and book uncovering the truth of human trafficking in Africa. Introducing Crowdfunding by BackerKit Built on the premise that backers make it better. Learn more.  The BackerKit team finds great live projects by Black creators and shares them in your inbox. Manage Email Preferences | Unsubscribe @ 2022 BackerKit. 1265 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103

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