From a QWOC in Japan: “I have learned that I cannot do it on my own and that as much as I perhaps took credit for what I knew and what I learned, I realize that I always had a constant source of support to fall back on. Now that these friends – my family – are many miles away, I am left to navigate this world, for the first time, as a true outsider.”
OUTSPOKEN: Queer Women of Color & Trans POC Spoken-Word and Live Music Showcase (8/4)
Posted By Lina Torres on August 2nd, 2011
OUTSPOKEN is here! Spectra Events is excited to bring you a fantastic all-black lineup of talented performers. Featuring Letta Neely, Robin “Bobbie” White, Janae Johnson, Porsha, Mofroism & The Feel, and MC Micah! So join us for this great night full of creative soul. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Activism & Karaoke: The International Edition (8/3)
Posted By Lina Torres on August 2nd, 2011
Want to get more involved with community / volunteering but not enough time? Want to donate but don’t know who to give to? Look no further — Activism and Karaoke on a Wednesday night is the perfect antidote to your do-gooder paralysis. Do an action in less than 15 minutes, then get your singing on. Learn about joining QWOC+ Boston as an organizer in the Fall!
Collaborating with POC Organizations: Thank You to the Bisexual Resource Center
Posted By Spectra on August 2nd, 2011
We wanted to take a moment to tell you a little bit about collaborating with QWOC+ Boston and to say Thank You, to the Bisexual Resource Center. Beyond providing valuable resources and support to bisexual women who are part of the QWOC communtiy, we have really appreciated their allyship during QWOC Week! Please read and share and support the BRC!
OPENING QWOC WEEK PANEL: Transgender Women of Color Speak (8/1)
Posted By Lina Torres on July 31st, 2011
In the spirit of fostering more open dialogue, and as part of our Diversity Speaks discussion series, QWOC+ Boston, Mass. Transgender Political Coalition and TranSCEND of AIDS Action Committee are kicking off QWOC Week with a very important sharing circle, “Trans Women of Color Speak”.
Building Bridges: Queer Asian Experiences in LGBTQ Communities of Color (8/2)
Posted By Lina Torres on July 29th, 2011
As part of QWOC Week’s mission to provide welcoming and affirming spaces for marginalized groups within the LGBTQ people of color community, QWOC+ Boston is hosting a discussion about the experiences of Asian/Asian-American people in the LGBTQ community. Join QWOC+ Boston, QAPA, MASALA, and MAP for Health for this important discussion.
QWOC Week Brings Family and Youth Together at Stony Brook Park (8/6)
Posted By Lina Torres on July 29th, 2011
Whether you are 2 or 200, get your picnic blanket ready and join us! With the support of Boston GLASS and the Greater Boston PFLAG, we have planned a day to enjoy as you like. Lounge and enjoy your book or gear up for some capture-the-flag! Put your artistic skills to use or be the first one in line for face painting! This potluck is a guaranteed awesome time to relax and see the babies and pets we don’t ever get enough of!
Old School Meets New School: An Intergenerational Summer Patio T-Dance (Sun 7/31)
Posted By Lina Torres on July 29th, 2011
What a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than dancing to everything from the Isley Brothers to Beyonce? Join us at this one-of-a-kind social that brings the old school and the new school together! There WILL be a soul train in effect, at least three times around the outdoor summer patio! $5-$10 sliding scale. No one turned away due to lack of funds.
It Gets Better: QWOC + Boston Edition!
Posted By Lina Torres on July 26th, 2011
The “It Gets Better” project began in September of 2010 when columnist and author Dan Savage sought to create a powerful way for individuals to support LGBTQ youth experiencing bullying and harassment. In response to the alarming number of young people taking their lives as a result of verbal and physical abuse, Dan and his partner Terry [...]
QWOC Ally Volunteer Spotlight: Queer Femme Warrior, Beth Rubin!
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on July 26th, 2011
In the spirit of QWOC Week, we wanted to highlight some of the people that have made it possible to create such an amazing calendar of events. Allies are an integral part of our work, signified by the “+” in our name. We’d like to pay special thanks to one ally in particular, Queer Femme Warrior, Beth Rubin!
The Whirlwind of Planning QWOC Week 2011: Our Summer Intern’s Inside Scoop
Posted By Lina Torres on July 26th, 2011
As the QWOC+ Boston summer intern, the majority of my duties this summer have been related to the planning of this year’s purple pride extravaganza – QWOC Week! But just like in any grassroots work, the going is not always as smooth as one would like it to be…actually, it’s never as smooth as one would like it to be.
