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QWOC and friends is a group dedicated to increasing diversity and providing support to LGBTQ people of color in the Greater Boston area.

"QWOC WEEK: Call for LGBTQ Visual Artists of Color – July 6th Deadline"

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 22nd, 2009

OUTside the Box: a Queer People of Color Visual Artist Showcase/Exhibition/Sale Space
In preparation for the second annual QWOC WEEK, presented by Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+ Boston), the organizers of Boston’s multicultural LGBTQ festival (August 3rd-9th 2009) are accepting applications from artists interested in participating in “OUTside the Box: a Queer People of [...]

 
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 17th, 2009

In case you missed it, here’s the repost from the Bay Windows pride article.
Transforming Pride
by Ethan Jacobs
staff reporter
Thursday Jun 11, 2009

The suncameout on Faneuil Hall Marketplace June 6 for Pride Day at Faneuil Hall, an afternoon of entertainment and LGBT spirit.    (Source:Marilyn Humphries)

In the midst of the many changes Boston’s LGBT community has seen over the [...]

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 29th, 2009

Contribute YOUR voices to the understanding and needs of OUR community.

Graduate student conducting a study examining the experiences of race and sexual orientation in the lives of Black lesbian and bisexual women, encouraging women that meet the following to participate:

Adult (18+) woman
Black (US born and/or raised)
Identify as lesbian, bisexual woman, or as a woman who [...]

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 22nd, 2009

OUTside the Box: a Queer People of Color Visual Artist Showcase/Exhibition/Sale Space
In preparation for the second annual QWOC WEEK, presented by Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+ Boston), the organizers of Boston’s multicultural LGBTQ festival (August 3rd-9th 2009) are accepting applications from artists interested in participating in “OUTside the Box: a Queer People of [...]

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 15th, 2009

QWOC+ Boston would like to invite local LGBT performers and spoken word artists of color to submit their profiles, bios, and experience for performance consideration at OUTSPOKEN, our annual queer people of color spoken word and performance showcase, which takes place this year on Wednesday August 5th during our 2nd Annual QWOC WEEK.

Please send along any [...]

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 15th, 2009

Title: QWOC Week Planning Meeting on Thursday June 18thLocation: ANDALA CafeDescription: Join QWOC+ Boston’s Organizers and Volunteers in our planning efforts for both the upcoming pride season and QWOC WEEK. No “Volunteer” experience needed. Just your support and enthusiasm. Email volunteer@qwocboston.org for more details.Start Time: 18:30Date: 2009-06-18

Posted By QWOC+ Boston on May 31st, 2009

3rd Annual OPTIONZ Pride Party from QWOC+ Boston
Co-sponsored by Boston Pride and MadFemmePride
*Open to ALL LGBT People of Color and Friends
Thursday June 11th
UMBRIA
295 Franklin Street
Boston MA 02110
9PM-2AM // 21+
Featuring DJ Sun One spinning the best of House, Hip-Hop, Dancehall, Latin, and Top 40
 
TICKETING OPTIONS BELOW:
1) Yup, I’m in! / ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE / ALL SET 
Purchase [...]