Happy International Women’s Day (IWD)! Like Black History Month, one day we hope that there won’t be a need to single out just one month or just one day to celebrate a group of people who make such an impact every day. Nonetheless, today we celebrate …well…us! Here’s to all the women in your life … Continue reading
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On This Frame: Find out how you can engage in social awareness campaigns focusing on queer women of color issues near you.
Conference to Address Black Queer Intersectionality
The Center for Women at Emory University will host the “Whose Beloved Community?: Black and LGBT Civil Rights Conference” in Atlanta, Georgia on March 27th through 29th. According to its website, the conference will “bring scholars, activists, policy makers, community leaders, and others together to examine points of intersection and contention among the U.S. Civil Rights … Continue reading
National Youth Pride Services Empowers Black LGBT Youth Across the US
National Youth Pride Services (NYPS) is an organization that aims to meet the needs of black LGBT youth and their allies across the nation. Its programs include marketing for entrepreneurs and artists, support for LGBT military youth, HIV awareness, and youth leadership development. NYPS’s team members participate in conferences and summits across the U.S., empowering the lives … Continue reading
Tidings: List of Safe Houses for QWOC
The holiday season should be more than overloaded tables and Black Friday brawls. Hopefully, it’s also a time for reflection on the many blessings that we have and to acknowledge those who may not be as fortunate. On that note, we’ve come across an amazingly extensive list of safe houses for QWOC and knew that … Continue reading