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SUMMARY:Black Womxn And Marginalized Genders Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:When Black womxn are at the forefront of local and national issues systematic and generational change happens; this is nothing new! For decades\, the Black woman has been activating this country and this city. Black womxn have been simply fighting for that they believed in\, unapologetically living their truth\, and taking steps to improve the lives of others. For example\, Patrisse Cullors\, a national activist has co-created the Black Lives matter Movement\, which has revolutionized movements around the world by speaking the truth into power. Boston homegrown sheroes and political activist\, Congresswomen Ayanna Pressley\, and Suffolk County District Attorney Rachel Rollins\, are both examples of a political activist fighting for immigrant rights\, equitable health care reform\, and racist policies upheld by the government. Parallel to Patrisse Cullors\, Ayanna Pressley and Rachel Rollins\, this one-day conference will tap into your inner activism\, by celebrating and exploring black womanhood\, black-privilege\, and gendered empowerment. \n \nGoals: \n\nActivate personal agency by tapping into your inner activism\nCreate connections and energize the community to mobilize and effect social change\nCelebrate and explore issues around black womanhood\, black-privilege\, and gendered empowerment\n\nLogistics: \n\nDate: Saturday\, August 10th\, 2019\nTime: 10:00am-6:00pm\nLocation: The Dewitt Center\n\nGuest Speakers & Confirmed Community Influencers: \n\nModerator: Miss Free- “Free”\, is an American media personality\, television producer and philanthropist. She rose to fame as the first host of BET’s 106 & Park.\nDistrict Attorney Rachael Rollins – Our First Black Womxn MA District Attorney\nElle Hearns- Human-rights activist and co-founded the Black Lives Matter Global Network and founder of The Marsha P. Johnson Institute none other than the Beautiful\nDiDi Delgado-An award-winning poet\, author an activist. She is also a founding member of Black Lives Matter Cambridge and the Society of Urban poetry\nFiyah Angelou- A Healer\, Warrior Guide and Activist all the way from Detroit Michigan\nCarla P-Carlita Monteiro- Founder and president of the Cape Verdean Social workers Association Boston’s own\nCharmaine L Arthur -Amazing Caribbean black womxn from Trinidad and Tobago. Founder of Facing Our Journey LLC and director of programs at the Freedom House\n\nFAQs \nWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? \nThere is limited street parking available at and around the Dewitt Center. Conference organizers suggest using the DTA parking lot located at Shawmut and Ruggles St ( Dudley) which is a block from the Dewitt Center location. Attendees may want to consider taking MBTA or transportation service options as well. (Uber|Lyft|Taxi etc) \nFor more information contact The Dewitt Center for more detailed advisement \nhttp://www.madison-park.org/what-we-do/resident-community-services/dewitt-center/ \nHow can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nEmail: violenceinboston@gmail.com \nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? \nConference Participants should bring ID and can print tickets or show registration digitally via smartphones or electronic device.
URL:https://www.madison-park.org/event/black-womxn-and-marginalized-genders-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Dewitt Center\, 122 Dewitt Drive\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dewitt Community Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Violence in Boston":MAILTO:violenceinboston@gmail.com
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