2020 Civic Engagement & Mutual Campaign


Aaryn O'Quinn

About Aaryn

The Problem

In my community, I sensed a general feeling of hopelessness and defeat amid the rise of Covid-19, tragedy, and civil unrest. I set out to change the narrative using my network and professional expertise.

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The Solution

I reached out to my network and gathered them together under the below mission statement:


We are a group of Black professionals who leverage our expertise and network to enact tangible change for the benefit of Black rights and the deconstruction of systemic racism.

The Mission

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Black Joy & Wellness

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Civic Engagement

Encourage active participation In the 2020 US presidential election and 2020 Census.



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Give "Black"

Find a way to participate in mutual aid efforts in our community, especially for students, and promote black business owners.

The Results

Vote Pro Black Education & Awareness

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Pro Black Club distributed 500+ voter guides and garnered tens of thousands of impressions on shareable guides and infographics about the ballot, registration, the 2020 census voting safely during a pandemic, and supporting local polls. We also shared stories from the community.

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Pro Black Joy: Weekly Journals, Meditations, & memes.

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In partnership with Altagracia Alvarado, Pro Black Club shared wellness practices, provided guided journals and meditations to their social audience, and promoted black joy as an act of revolution during civic unrest.

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Buy Black with Melanin Market LA

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In partnership with Nothin But Blk Flea (fmr. Melanin Market Los Angeles) Pro Black Club had a monthly activation at the market and used its audience to drive Its audience to support businesses at the market via social and paid media.

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Merch for Mutual AId & Awareness

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Pro Black Club sold "Vote Pro Black" yard signs, t-shirts, and tote bags and donated proceeds toward tech enablement for black and brown students navigating distanced learning.

Voter Education & Resources

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Pro Black Club used Instagram and community events and businesses to distribute voter guides, registration information, and guidance on voting during a pandemic.

Digital Resources:

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@problackclub archive

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Pro Black Club distributed resources, including an official "Pro Black" voter guide, CA proposition guidance, and how to vote safely during covid.

The "Vote Pro Black"

Voter Guide

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Pro Black Club researched, debated, and established a voter guide for Los Angeles voters looking for assistance as they made their way to the polls. Pro Black Club partnered with Your Vote Your Moment, The Babe Cave Los Angeles, Melanin Market Los Angeles, and various black0owned local businesses to distribute their voter guide. The guide was also available online via QR code and multiple social posts.

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Collecting & Sharing Stories

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Pro Black Club spoke to community members IRL at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall farmer's market to ask what voting "Pro Black" meant or share why they voted "Pro Black." Testimonials were shared on Instagram, via In-feed videos and Instagram Stories.

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Pro Black Club + Altagracia Alvarado

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In partnership with writer, energy workerm and organizer, Altagracia Alvarado to produce and share weekly guided meditations, journal prompts, and wellness tips with our online community.

Pro Black Joy : MEMES

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Pro Black Club shared branded memes featuring vintage black advertisements, notable figures from Mo-Town, and other spreading messages of support for black people and opportunities to laugh.

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Melanin Market

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In partnership with Melanin Market LA, promoted their monthly activation with a paid media campaign promoting "Buy Black." We also established a recurring activation at the market for our Vote Pro Black campaign.

Pro Black Club Merch + Mutual Aid efforts

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Pro Black Club designed merchandise promoting the message "Vote Pro Black." Items included yard signs, t-shirts, and tote bags. Proceeds were donated to promote tech enablement among black and brown students navigating socially distanced learning.

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