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.”
Announcing…. QWOC WEEK 2011!
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on July 15th, 2011
Join Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+ Boston) for their 4th annual week-long pride festival, QWOC Week, taking place this year from Saturday July 30th – Saturday August 6th.
Coming Out as Una Latina Queer
Posted By Una Queer on July 14th, 2011
As is the case with queer people of color, the experiences of many queer Latinas living in the U.S are filled with challenges; identifying with anything outside of heterosexuality and the gender binary remains largely taboo in the Latino culture. Read Una Queer’s very personal account of coming out to her family, and moving through the world as a Queer Latina.
Get On the Bus 2-Month Tour Targeting Religious-Based LGBT Oppression
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on July 14th, 2011
Soulforce (www.soulforce.org), is a national agency that targets religious-based oppression impacting LGBTQ people. Every 2 years or so, we organize a two- month bus ride around the country for folks 18-30. On this social justice excursion we stop at various religious universities and organizations that have anti-LGBTQ policies. Apply!
Support Kit Yan – An Award-Winning Trans POC Artist & Friend to QWOC+ Boston
Posted By Lina Torres on July 13th, 2011
Transgender Asian American artist Kit Yan has been creating spoken word for almost a decade, bringing his art and activism to the world. He has encountered unfortunate circumstances that are creating barriers on his journey of bringing queer, trans and Asian art so please consider donating to his kickstarter. We love you, Kit!
Call for LGBTQ Women of Color Performers for OUTSPOKEN: Spoken-Word & Live Music Showcase
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 15th, 2011
QWOC+ Boston and Spectra Events would like to invite local LGBTQI 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 Wed August 3rd @ OBERON during our 4th Annual QWOC WEEK.
Symposium on LGBT Suicide Prevention: A Call to Action
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 14th, 2011
Our founder will be speaking at the LGBT Suicide Prevention symposium, taking place THIS Saturday June 18th. If you’re familiar with the stats, then you know that LGBT youth of color are disproportionately impacted by suicide, and that it is important that QPOC voices are represented at the symposium.
Erika Turner, QWOC 2010 Summer Intern, Awarded Point Foundation Scholarship
Posted By Spectra on June 14th, 2011
I cannot describe how excited I am to tell you that our beloved 2010 summer intern, Erika Turner (and my adopted lil sis) has been awarded a 2011 Point Foundation Scholarship! If I’m not mistaken, the Point Foundation is the most prestigious scholarship dedicated to supporting LGBT people in their educational endeavors. Erika, we are SO proud of you.
Introducing Our Summer Intern, Lina Torres!
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on June 14th, 2011
We are thrilled to welcome Lina, our 2011 Summer Intern, to QWOC+ Boston, just in time for QWOC Week Planning Season! Lina has posted a quick hello for all of you, so please give her a warm welcome 
