Daring To Be Powerful
“When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” - Audre Lorde
This weekend long training is for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non Conforming People of Color to
- Examine race, class, gender, police violence, transphobia and homophobia, immigration and health;
- Develop creative strategies for fighting oppression;
- Learn how to plan campaigns & actions;
- Build facilitation and leadership skills;
- Share personal stories and learn about the journeys of others
- Build both individual and collective power as a result of our training program!
Let's dare to make 2010 an even stronger year of resistance!
This training will take place 11AM – 6PM on both Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, 2009. Lunch will be served both days at 11:30AM.
Complete and return the registration form by 6pm on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Send form by email to jsage@alp.org or fax to 718.596.1328. You will receive confirmation of training registration and information regarding the site on or before Friday, November 6, 2009.
*** Please note that the training will be held in our Resource Room on the third floor. Unfortunately, our building does not have an elevator.
Tongues Afire: A Free Creative Writing Workshop for Queer Women, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color
Always want to write, but never seem to find the time? Looking for a supportive space to develop new work? This workshop, led by writer-teacher-performer R. Erica Doyle, is for writers of all levels. Sessions will incorporate readings along with in-class workshop exercises in literary memoir, poetry, and short fiction. Participating writers will develop methods of constructive critique and strategies for incorporating writing in their everyday lives. Information on publication, funding, and reading opportunities will be shared. This year, we will do a Reading Series in which present and past Tongues Afire participants will read alongside three established writers at the Audre Lorde Project.
SOS Collective Volunteer Night
Are you a part of/Do you want to support the LGBTSTGNC people of color community ....
Have you been dreaming of an amazing volunteer opportunity with your favorite anti-violence collective.....
Do want to learn more about SOS.....
*************IF YES**************
THEN COME OUT on Tuesday night to the SOS collective's volunteer night, and learn more about the SOS collective. Volunteer night is a great chance for new folks to come out and learn about the various ways you can get involved as well as for current members to plug in:
-Help with outreaching to the LGBTSTGNC people of color community in Brooklyn
-Come into the office and spend some time learning about the SOS Safe Neighborhood Campaign and helping out
-Become an active member and get involved
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**Snacks and and METROcards will be provided**
For more information, please contact cjohnsonlong@alp.org
Join the Audre Lorde Project in our Translator Training Project
Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Are you already an informal translator in your family, community and/or workplace? Would you like to earn extra income as a translator in community-based organizations?
Join the Audre Lorde Project in our Translator Training Project
Extended Application Deadline: September 25, 2009
Volunteer Open House
Join us as we open up the Audre Lorde Project space and discover all the ways that you can get involved with the Audre Lorde Project.
ALP CLOSED FOR PLANNING RETREAT
ALP CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. WE WILL REOPEN FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 25 AT NOON
Social Justice Community Healing
A gathering exploring the impact of activism on our wellness and a space to share resources for staying sustained.
Welcome and We'll Miss You Celebration!
Join us as we celebrate transitions at the Audre Lorde Project!
12th Annual Chillin N Grillin
Chillin & Grillin is an annual BBQ and community event that celebrates the diversity of the LGBTSTGNC people of color community and unites its various groups for summer FUN! Now in its 12th year, the event has become a summer tradition, with an attendance of more than 300 people. If you’re looking for a more intimate time, that’s also possible as there will be plenty of space and activities for smaller groups to socialize!
ALP is Closed to the Public
ALP is closed to the public for the week.