Submit! Nearly There is a zine project meant to address the serious absence and silencing of stories about the experiences of queer people of color.
The Limits of Liminality: Navigating Hipster “Blackness” in Queer Boston
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on April 4th, 2011
This insightful piece about navigating “blackness” in Boston’s queer community is a must-read from D’hana (the co-producer of the infamous NU-LIFE dance night at ZuZu Tuesdays). Intentional communities are important, but D’hana reminds us that we still have a long way to go before racially integrated communities happen naturally.
Annual Spring Social for Women and Trans People of Color and Allies
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on March 30th, 2011
Join Queer Women of Color and Friends (QWOC+ Boston) for our annual spring social at OM Lounge! Open to Queer Women and Trans People of color and all our friends, supporters, and allies.
Perdida: Reflections of A Queer Latina Femme
Posted By Perdida on March 28th, 2011
“Perdida” is our newest contributor to the QWOC Talk Project. Please read this brave and heart-warming piece about a woman’s first entry to the world of all things Queer, and her journey to experience her love for woman as a Latina femme.
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First Boi In: On Being a Masculine of Center Woman in Corporate America
Posted By Carolyn W on March 25th, 2011
In the spirit of raising our voices for Women’s History Month, we are very excited to share this first blog about being a masculine of center woman in binary gendered spaces like corporate America. Say hello to our newest blogger, Carolyn W. Please read and comment on her post!
Discussion: Voices of the African and Immigrant Diaspora Against Violence and Homophobia
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on March 18th, 2011
Join community members, activists, and leaders of African descent for a very important community forum on how we, as the diaspora, can address violence and homophobia in Africa, the Carribbean, South America, and beyond. This community forum takes place on Sat March 19th at Harvard Democracy Center (2-5PM)
Call for Panelists for Spectra Events “LGBT in Business” Series
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on March 18th, 2011
Spectra Events is seeking panelists for their “LGBT in Business” event series. Join the queer-friendly startup community for a series of panel discussions (and networking happy hours) about all things startup, entrepreneurship, and organizational development.
Network La Red’s 7th Annual Paint the Town (La) Red
Posted By QWOC+ Boston on March 16th, 2011
Network La Red’s 7th annual Paint the town (La) Red fundraising event, A Celebration of Survival, will take place this year on April 12th 2011.
Join Network La Red for an evening of music, dancing, silent auction, and live performances!
[Erika's Blog] Women’s Rights Issues are LGBT Issues
Posted By Erika Turner on March 4th, 2011
Where is the cry of outrage? How is it possible that I can receive e-mail after e-mail about Prop. 8, DOMA, and DADT – and not even the slightest peep about all of these atrocities? What’s going on?
