Everyone Deserves a chance to be free From
Human Trafficking
In early 2012, Average Advocate started the Little Black Dress Project (LBD.Project). In 2019 we rebranded into Blackout Trafficking, a 501c3 non-profit to help everyday people do something about human trafficking.
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Our Tenth Anniversary with #BOT2021: Faith, Hope & Love
We believe everyone should be free! This is the TENTH year since I started Blackout Trafficking (formerly the Little Black Dress Project). Over these ten years, we've raised just shy $100K for anti-trafficking organizations, mostly the little guys (whom I am...
The Old TOMS Shoes
My old TOMS shoes have empowered me become someone, have carried me unique places, have served me best in one specific way, and are evidence of one fact. Check it out.
Sing Freedom With Blackout Trafficking
Ready to make a difference in the world? Sing freedom, because freedom is the new black.
Everyday People Doing Something About Human Trafficking And Refugees
Can an everyday person make a difference for refugees? Yep. They can! Just as I've seen it happen time and time again with everyday people doing something about human trafficking, I am happy to say everyday people can also help refugees. Last year I was thinking about...
Want to Bring Freedom to the Exploited (Right Now)?
Ready to do something about exploitation now? Help us find partners or volunteer for Blackout Trafficking!
Still Making A Difference In A Pandemic Through A Dress
This is a guest post from my fellow writer, Sarah Butterfield, about still making a difference during COVID-19 through Blackout Trafficking. I was so glad she was able to share her story, because I for one, relate! I met Elisa...
The Ordinary and Extraordinary little black dress
Last month, before Coronavirus took over in all its attention-needing glory, I wrote a piece for the online magazine, Grit and Grace Project. Thanks to COVID-19, it got lost in the shuffle for both of us, but even though it is a little later for you to join Blackout...
Human Trafficking Meets COVID-19
What is happening with trafficking and the coronavirus? Here are some changes in the anti-trafficking world as human trafficking meets COVID-19.
Awareness of Trauma Within the Church to Overcome It
No one really likes to talk much about trauma (like abuse or trafficking), including the everyday people who make up Christian churches. However, this can't continue. Why? There are hurt individuals coming to the Church for healing from trauma. There are already many...
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