Transparent & Black The 1st wellness studio created for Black people with trauma-informed swimming classes, access to therapists, and doula matching. $32,860 pledged of$70,000 goal 162 0Days Left Campaign ClosedYou no longer can pledge on the project Share Campaign Pitch Rewards Updates Funders FAQ Project Description Updates The Campaign FAQs We'll continue to update this section as questions come in! Jessica 08/07/2021 Virtual "We See You!" $10 Ashley L. James 07/11/2021 Virtual "We See You!" $10 Asics 06/25/2021 Sustainable Allyship $10,000 Ariana 06/12/2021 Virtual "We See You!" $10 JaGb 06/12/2021 Monetary Contribution $100 Neutrogena 06/08/2021 Monetary Contribution $10,000 Barbara Anderson 05/30/2021 T&B Swag Set $50 Mina Samuels 05/18/2021 Ease Into Wellness $70 Alexis 05/03/2021 Virtual "We See You!" $10 Mrs Adams 04/19/2021 T&B Swag Set $50 show more Monetary Contribution Give what you can. Every donation counts and we thank you for your contribution! 56 Supporters Select this reward 10.00 USD Virtual "We See You!" Thank you for your support! 21 Supporters Select this reward 50.00 USD T&B Swag Set Get our signature t&b dad hat + sticker filled with messages that inspired us on this journey of healing. 8 Supporters Select this reward 70.00 USD Ease Into Wellness We don't all start out at the same place in our wellness journey, and that's okay! We welcome you no matter what. Enjoy five classes to get a feel for the studio with this package! Classes can be used at any time. 5 Supporters Select this reward 170.00 USD Where The Healing Resides You're ready for the next step, and we're so excited! This selection offers you unlimited classes for one month and one private swimming lesson. One guest pass for classes only included. 0 Supporters Select this reward 180.00 USD Wellness is Wherever You Are We wannabe where you are. Not located near our flagship location? Don't trip. This one-year digital membership gives you access to all our virtual classes, our network of Black wellness practitioners, group therapy sessions, and a welcome gift to the collective. 1 Supporter Select this reward 350.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 2 Supporters Select this reward 600.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward 700.00 USD An Invite To Our Launch Party Want to attend our invite-only launch party at our flagship location and let us know you've been shooting in the gym since we launched? This is for you. Your invite includes an exclusive tour of the studio with our team and limited edition t&b merch. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward 1,000.00 USD I Love It Here You know without a doubt, this space is for you and we're beyond honored. This offer includes a 1 Year Membership of unlimited classes and 10 swimming lessons. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter *Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward 7,000.00 USD Let’s Build Together You love what we’re doing and you (or your business) believes there’s great synergy between our brands. Support our work for the opportunity to collaborate on bespoke and immersive experience (ex. Event series, pop-up events, collaborative campaigns, etc) for our studio members (both IRL and digitally). Supporters at this level will receive individual correspondence from our Brand Relationships team. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward 10,000.00 USD Sustainable Allyship $150 billion in VC funding went to U.S. start-ups in 2020. Only 0.67% of that went to Black-founded start-ups. Black-owned businesses are struggling because of the pandemic, we need sustainable support that is not rooted in performative ally-ship and DEI quotas. This buy-in allows us to do just that, and more. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward 15,000.00 USD You're Part of Something Way Bigger If you're here, it's because you see where we're going. You understand the lack of diversity in wellness and the need for more Black-owned brick and mortar wellness studios! This investment helps us lock in our flagship location. The work that we intend to do is much bigger than our flagship location, and this investment says that you want to reach higher heights with us, and meet with the team to discuss the cities we'll expand to! * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward About the Entrepreneur by Transparent & Black Collective New york, NY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7KxvBqVqdg&t=1s https://twitter.com/transparentandb https://www.instagram.com/transparentandblack/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/transparent-and-black-wellness-collective/ Created 1 Campaign https://transparentandblack.com/ Social Good Rewards Monetary Contribution Give what you can. Every donation counts and we thank you for your contribution! 56 Supporters Select this reward 10.00 USD Virtual "We See You!" Thank you for your support! 21 Supporters Select this reward 50.00 USD T&B Swag Set Get our signature t&b dad hat + sticker filled with messages that inspired us on this journey of healing. 8 Supporters Select this reward 70.00 USD Ease Into Wellness We don't all start out at the same place in our wellness journey, and that's okay! We welcome you no matter what. Enjoy five classes to get a feel for the studio with this package! Classes can be used at any time. 5 Supporters Select this reward 170.00 USD Where The Healing Resides You're ready for the next step, and we're so excited! This selection offers you unlimited classes for one month and one private swimming lesson. One guest pass for classes only included. 0 Supporters Select this reward 180.00 USD Wellness is Wherever You Are We wannabe where you are. Not located near our flagship location? Don't trip. This one-year digital membership gives you access to all our virtual classes, our network of Black wellness practitioners, group therapy sessions, and a welcome gift to the collective. 1 Supporter Select this reward 350.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 2 Supporters Select this reward 600.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward 700.00 USD An Invite To Our Launch Party Want to attend our invite-only launch party at our flagship location and let us know you've been shooting in the gym since we launched? This is for you. Your invite includes an exclusive tour of the studio with our team and limited edition t&b merch. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward 1,000.00 USD I Love It Here You know without a doubt, this space is for you and we're beyond honored. This offer includes a 1 Year Membership of unlimited classes and 10 swimming lessons. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter *Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward 7,000.00 USD Let’s Build Together You love what we’re doing and you (or your business) believes there’s great synergy between our brands. Support our work for the opportunity to collaborate on bespoke and immersive experience (ex. Event series, pop-up events, collaborative campaigns, etc) for our studio members (both IRL and digitally). Supporters at this level will receive individual correspondence from our Brand Relationships team. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward 10,000.00 USD Sustainable Allyship $150 billion in VC funding went to U.S. start-ups in 2020. Only 0.67% of that went to Black-founded start-ups. Black-owned businesses are struggling because of the pandemic, we need sustainable support that is not rooted in performative ally-ship and DEI quotas. This buy-in allows us to do just that, and more. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward 15,000.00 USD You're Part of Something Way Bigger If you're here, it's because you see where we're going. You understand the lack of diversity in wellness and the need for more Black-owned brick and mortar wellness studios! This investment helps us lock in our flagship location. The work that we intend to do is much bigger than our flagship location, and this investment says that you want to reach higher heights with us, and meet with the team to discuss the cities we'll expand to! * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward
Monetary Contribution Give what you can. Every donation counts and we thank you for your contribution! 56 Supporters Select this reward
50.00 USD T&B Swag Set Get our signature t&b dad hat + sticker filled with messages that inspired us on this journey of healing. 8 Supporters Select this reward
70.00 USD Ease Into Wellness We don't all start out at the same place in our wellness journey, and that's okay! We welcome you no matter what. Enjoy five classes to get a feel for the studio with this package! Classes can be used at any time. 5 Supporters Select this reward
170.00 USD Where The Healing Resides You're ready for the next step, and we're so excited! This selection offers you unlimited classes for one month and one private swimming lesson. One guest pass for classes only included. 0 Supporters Select this reward
180.00 USD Wellness is Wherever You Are We wannabe where you are. Not located near our flagship location? Don't trip. This one-year digital membership gives you access to all our virtual classes, our network of Black wellness practitioners, group therapy sessions, and a welcome gift to the collective. 1 Supporter Select this reward
350.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 2 Supporters Select this reward
600.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward
700.00 USD An Invite To Our Launch Party Want to attend our invite-only launch party at our flagship location and let us know you've been shooting in the gym since we launched? This is for you. Your invite includes an exclusive tour of the studio with our team and limited edition t&b merch. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward
1,000.00 USD I Love It Here You know without a doubt, this space is for you and we're beyond honored. This offer includes a 1 Year Membership of unlimited classes and 10 swimming lessons. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter *Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward
7,000.00 USD Let’s Build Together You love what we’re doing and you (or your business) believes there’s great synergy between our brands. Support our work for the opportunity to collaborate on bespoke and immersive experience (ex. Event series, pop-up events, collaborative campaigns, etc) for our studio members (both IRL and digitally). Supporters at this level will receive individual correspondence from our Brand Relationships team. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward
10,000.00 USD Sustainable Allyship $150 billion in VC funding went to U.S. start-ups in 2020. Only 0.67% of that went to Black-founded start-ups. Black-owned businesses are struggling because of the pandemic, we need sustainable support that is not rooted in performative ally-ship and DEI quotas. This buy-in allows us to do just that, and more. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward
15,000.00 USD You're Part of Something Way Bigger If you're here, it's because you see where we're going. You understand the lack of diversity in wellness and the need for more Black-owned brick and mortar wellness studios! This investment helps us lock in our flagship location. The work that we intend to do is much bigger than our flagship location, and this investment says that you want to reach higher heights with us, and meet with the team to discuss the cities we'll expand to! * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward
Monetary Contribution Give what you can. Every donation counts and we thank you for your contribution! 56 Supporters Select this reward
50.00 USD T&B Swag Set Get our signature t&b dad hat + sticker filled with messages that inspired us on this journey of healing. 8 Supporters Select this reward
70.00 USD Ease Into Wellness We don't all start out at the same place in our wellness journey, and that's okay! We welcome you no matter what. Enjoy five classes to get a feel for the studio with this package! Classes can be used at any time. 5 Supporters Select this reward
170.00 USD Where The Healing Resides You're ready for the next step, and we're so excited! This selection offers you unlimited classes for one month and one private swimming lesson. One guest pass for classes only included. 0 Supporters Select this reward
180.00 USD Wellness is Wherever You Are We wannabe where you are. Not located near our flagship location? Don't trip. This one-year digital membership gives you access to all our virtual classes, our network of Black wellness practitioners, group therapy sessions, and a welcome gift to the collective. 1 Supporter Select this reward
350.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 2 Supporters Select this reward
600.00 USD It's The Swim Lessons For Me *While every package can be purchased as a gift from an ally, this reward option was created specifically for your support! The USA Swimming Foundation reports that over 70% of Black people don't know how to swim. Additionally, The CDC states that the fatal-drowning rate of Black/African-American children is three times higher than white children. Because we are adamant about making wellness accessible to Black people regardless of income bracket, lessons in-studio lessons will be priced on a sliding scale. Your support will bridge the gap and sponsor five group swimming lessons. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward
700.00 USD An Invite To Our Launch Party Want to attend our invite-only launch party at our flagship location and let us know you've been shooting in the gym since we launched? This is for you. Your invite includes an exclusive tour of the studio with our team and limited edition t&b merch. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter 0 Supporters Select this reward
1,000.00 USD I Love It Here You know without a doubt, this space is for you and we're beyond honored. This offer includes a 1 Year Membership of unlimited classes and 10 swimming lessons. *Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter *Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward
7,000.00 USD Let’s Build Together You love what we’re doing and you (or your business) believes there’s great synergy between our brands. Support our work for the opportunity to collaborate on bespoke and immersive experience (ex. Event series, pop-up events, collaborative campaigns, etc) for our studio members (both IRL and digitally). Supporters at this level will receive individual correspondence from our Brand Relationships team. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward
10,000.00 USD Sustainable Allyship $150 billion in VC funding went to U.S. start-ups in 2020. Only 0.67% of that went to Black-founded start-ups. Black-owned businesses are struggling because of the pandemic, we need sustainable support that is not rooted in performative ally-ship and DEI quotas. This buy-in allows us to do just that, and more. * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes inclusion within our partnership family * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 1 Supporter Select this reward
15,000.00 USD You're Part of Something Way Bigger If you're here, it's because you see where we're going. You understand the lack of diversity in wellness and the need for more Black-owned brick and mortar wellness studios! This investment helps us lock in our flagship location. The work that we intend to do is much bigger than our flagship location, and this investment says that you want to reach higher heights with us, and meet with the team to discuss the cities we'll expand to! * Also includes inclusion on our website Thank-You Page + Support newsletter * Also includes Thank you merchandise package 0 Supporters Select this reward
