Please join us for an upcoming virtual discussion co-sponsored by HAWC, The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts, and The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women on Nov. 4 via Zoom. Our panelists will discuss three bills: "Protected At Work," Common Start," and "Safe Communities," and how they would have a positive impact on […]
Come in person or join in virtually to see Telling Is Healing – a 35-minute filmed conversation between Donna Jenson of Time to Tell and her colleague Suzanne Beck, a non-survivor. The film digs deep into the discoveries they share between one survivor and one ally as they navigated the delicate path of disclosure to understanding […]
Don't miss the opportunity to educate yourself on an array of important topics with Independence House, Inc. Register here Overview Part 1: The misuse of opioids is a public health crisis that results in a myriad of devastating social and economic outcomes. The impact of and the correlation between substance use and domestic violence/abuse will […]
The first-ever BARCC Forum is taking place this month! On Tuesday, November 16, join us for a conversation with writer Grace Talusan, author of The Body Papers, and Latoyia Edwards of NBC News Boston. In this discussion, we’ll be exploring the topic of sexual violence as it intersects with other major issues such as race, gender, immigration, […]
Indigenous storytellers from indigenous tribes from across the country will be online for a virtual, interactive, healing event. Register now
November 17-20, Belmont is hosting a labyrinth on the town green commemorating people killed in transphobic violence. All are welcome to visit and move through the labyrinth to reflect on these beautiful lives. On November 17 and 18, join us for candlelit vigils to honor the dignity of these lives in silent reflection.
This year, the annual vigil has been pushed back a few weeks. The speaker will be Tracy Schott, MSW, MS who is the Producer/Director of Finding Jenn’s Voice, the award-winning documentary film about intimate partner homicide featured in Voices4Change. More detailed announcement and registration information next week.
Join our Cape Cod community and beyond for a virtual celebration of life to honor and remember the victims of anti-transgender violence. Guest speakers including River Pehrson, Naomi Wright, and Violeta K. Haralampieva, Staff Attorney at PAIR PROJECT. Special performances will include El, Charlie Clark, and O’The Fool. Sponsored by Eastern Bank and Nauset Interfaith […]
Join us while we affirm God’s love for all people and remember transgender people, gender-variant individuals, and those perceived to be transgender who have been victims of hate crimes. The service will include a reading of names, guest speakers sharing their stories, and contemplative music. A reception will follow.
As we do every year, LexPride will host a Transgender Day of Remembrance commemoration to honor the lives of people killed in transphobic violence this year. The event will include reflections by local transgender women and nonbinary people of color (those most impacted by transphobic violence), a reading of names, and opportunities to talk about […]
Cosponsored by First Parish of Norwell, UCC Norwell, and Norwell’s Church Hill United Methodist Church.