Boston Pride Announces Community Forum on Intersectionality

WHAT: Boston Pride, Black Pride and Latin@ Pride will be hosting a public Community Forum on Intersectionality with a focus on the challenges faced by trans* people of color in the community. Intersectionality refers to the overlapping social identities and how discrimination against one ultimately represents discrimination against all. The forum will feature a panel discussion moderated by the Honorable Denise Simmons, Mayor of the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30PM

WHO: Denise Simmons, Mayor of Cambridge, Mass.

Boston Pride, Black Pride and Latin@ Pride

Dr. Van Bailey, Director of BGLTQ Life at Harvard University and social justice educator

Hope Freeman, High Risk Young Adult Specialist at Health Imperatives

Josiane Martinez, Principal Archipelago Strategies Group (ASG)

Marco Torres, Program Supervisor at BCYF-Blackstone Community Center

Michelle Tat, PhD, Research Psychologist

WHERE: BCYF Blackstone Community Center

50 West Brookline Street

Boston, MA

NOTE: Attendees are encouraged to register for the event here. Questions for the Community Forum may be submitted in advance here.

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Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Fostering diversity, unity, visibility and dignity, we educate, communicate and advocate by building and strengthening community connections. Pride Week 2016 will be held June 3rd-12th.