DC Latinx Pride 2017!

¡Únase al GLBT History Project para el 11º Anual DC Latino Pride! 

Join GLBT History Project for the 11th Annual DC Latino Pride!

 

 

La Fe: Resistiendo con Fe

“La Fe: Resistiendo a través de la Fe” es nuestro evento anual en el que llevamos a cabo una reunion sin denominación de una fe para las personas LGBTQ en nuestra comunidad y juntos encontrar la unidad a través de las creencias diversas.

Cuando/Donde: Sabado 3 de junio a las 6pm en la iglesia Metropolitan Community, localizada en 474 Ridge Street NW

 

La Platica: LGBTQI Latinx: Recursos para la Resistencia

La Platica se centrará este año en los recursos disponibles para la comunidad LGBTQ Latinx en asuntos relacionados con la inmigración, la salud, la discriminación y la educación. Acompáñenos en un panel de expertos, alimentos y bebidas, y una conversación oportuna!

Cuando/Donde: Miercoles 7 de junio a las 6pm, IN3DC, 2301 Georgia Ave, Suite D, NW

 

La Fiesta: La Resistencia

¡Únete con nosotros para el 11mo Anual DC Latino Pride! La Fiesta es la noche Latinx LGBTQ más grande del DMV. Este año estaremos honrando a nuestras Reinas de LHP, bailando toda la noche con D.J. El Especialista de El Zol, y tenemos alguna que otra sorpresita! 18+ evento! $ 10 en la puerta o puedes comprar tu boleto en línea! Te vemos alli!

Cuando/Donde: Jueves, 8 de junio a las 9pm, en TOWN Danceboutique, 2009 8th St NW


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La Fe: Resisting with Faith

“La Fe: Resisting through Faith” is our annual event where we hold a non-denominational faith event for LGBTQ individuals in our community and together find unity through shared beliefs.

When/Where: Saturday June 3 at 6pm, Metropolitan Community Church 474 Ridge Street NW

 

La Platica: LGBTQI Latinx: Resources for Resistance

La Platica this year will focus on resources available to the LGBTQ Latinx community in dealing with issues around immigration, health, discrimination, and education. Join us for a panel of experts, food & drinks, and a timely conversation! Special thjanks to our partners at In3DC and Clearly Innovative for their use of their beautiful space for this event!!

When/Where: Wednesday, June 7 at 6pm, IN3DC, 2301 Georgia Ave, Suite D, NW

 

La Fiesta: The Resistance

La Fiesta is the DMV’s largest Latinx LGBTQ party! This year we will be honoring our past LHP Queens, dancing the night away with D.J. El Especialista from El Zol, and have exciting community performances! 18+ event! $10 at the door or you can buy your ticket online!

When/Where: Thursday, June 8 at 9pm, TOWN Danceboutique, 2009 8th St NW

DiCción Queer Announces DC Love – a Tribute: a Community Event to Commemorate the Casualties at Pulse Nightclub

DiCción Queer, in partnership with TRADE and Gays Against Guns DC, invites the community to the performance of DC Love – a Tribute: a Community Event to Commemorate the Casualties at Pulse Nightclub. The performance takes place at TRADE, 1410 14th Street, NW, on Monday, June 12th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. and will include dramatic readings, solo dances and songs to commemorate the casualties and pay tribute to those who lost loved ones at the Pulse nightclub shooting one year ago.

The performance aspires to serve as a catalyst for an open discussion on gun violence and the LGBTQ+ community. At the end of the tribute, actors and audience will initiate a candlelight procession that will end at Dupont Circle, site of the Pride Fund’s Candle Light Vigil to End Gun Violence.

The community performance will happen with the support of Gays Against Guns,  Pride, and Colectivo de Artistas Latinx.

About DiCción Queer: DiCción Queer is a bilingual LGBTQ+ Latinx arts organization active in the Washington DC metropolitan area with the purpose of developing, nurturing, and supporting the Latinx LGBTQ+ arts. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DiccionQueer/

Job Opening at Tahirih Justice Center

Tahirih Justice Center seeks a Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator to organize Know Your Rights sessions and other outreach activities for immigrant populations in Greater DC and coordinate volunteers to support our Legal and Social Services Departments.  The ideal candidate is an entry-level professional with strong administrative, organizational, cross-cultural, communications and outreach, and Spanish speaking skills.

Visit Tahirih Justice Center’s website for more information on this position: http://www.tahirih.org/job/community-outreach-volunteer-coordinator/

Please note, this is a part-time, one-year term contract position, for a minimum of 25 hours per week, and may be extended beyond this one-year term if funding is available.

Submissions:  Please email a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications, a resume, and a list of three professional references to recruiting@tahirih.org

The Tahirih Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. Tahirih’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

 

Latin American Youth Center’s Housing Programs

Latin American Youth Center DMV
The Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC‘s) Drop-In Center is a safe space for youth 24 years old and under, of any race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity to connect to safe housing resources.
Core services  include:
  • Housing for One Year
  • Intensive Case Management for educational, vocational, health and other needs
  • In-House Mental Health Counseling
  • Assistance finding jobs
  • Support in accessing public benefits
  • Food, laundry, showers, computers, diapers, clothing, and more
For more information, drop by 3045 15th Street NW, Washington, DC, Monday through Friday between 10am and 6pm, or call (202) 713-0475.