Trans/forming Allyship: Awareness to Action for Trans Inclusion

9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Want to learn more about how to support transgender community members? Trans/forming Allyship is a unique opportunity to dive deep, zoom wide, and practice concrete ways to make a difference right now – while connecting with likeminded people who are working on the same issues.

In spite of increasing acceptance of transgender identities, trans community members still face intense stigma, violence and barriers to participation.

Many service providers and community leaders have good intentions about trans inclusion and, with a deeper understanding and expanded toolbox, they can build on those intentions to create truly trans-inclusive practices and policies. This workshop is for anyone who is motivated to build their capacity to more effectively support trans people in their professional and community contexts.

For those who want to take the work even further, a Trans/forming Allyship Part 2 is scheduled for March 29 (no Facebook event for that one, register at https://transformingorgs.bpt.me). This first training is a prerequisite, so sign up now for both!

This training is offered with the generous support of the
James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Congregation and the Madison Community Cooperative.

This training has been approved for 6 CE credits by NASW-WI

Movie Showing “The Revolution Will Not be Televised”

1001 E Keefe Avenue, Milwaukee, 6 – 8 P.M.

The Milwaukee branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation will be showing this excellent documentary on the US engineered coup attempt in 2002, in order to provide context as to the current provocations that are taking place toward Venezuela.

The legitimate government of Venezuela, under the leadership of Nicholas Maduro is being smeared in the United State by Democrats and Republicans, and mainstream media outlets that work for both parties. The intent behind this campaign is to create enough support in the US for an invasion of Venezuela and a protracted war for oil, just like in Iraq.

The Party for Socialism and Liberation is staunchly committed to anti-imperialism and the dissemination of truthful reporting on what is really going on in Venezuela. Join us for the showing of a film which provides excellent context and some short discussion on current events in order to overcome misunderstandings and the endemic spread of misinformation by the major political parties and the corporate media.

2019 WI LGBTQ Summit

550 N Van Buren Street, 8:30 A.M. – 5;30 P.M.

A joint production of Diverse & Resilient and Fair Wisconsin Education Fund, the 2019 WI LGBTQ Summit is focused on building a more skilled and connected network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ), and allied individuals who are empowered to achieve and protect LGBTQ equality in their local communities across the state of Wisconsin.

At the Summit, you can:
– deepen your understanding of issues facing the LGBTQ community
– network with others in our community from across the state
– learn what organizations and individuals are doing to advance health, safety, fairness, and inclusion in the LGBTQ community in Wisconsin
– join efforts to ensure LGBTQ protections in Wisconsin.

Join established and emerging leaders, activists, advocates, community members, and allies from throughout Wisconsin for a day of learning and networking!

General Conference Registration: $75
Student & Limited Income Registration: $25

For more information or to register, visit the website: www.wilgbtqsummit.org

For information on scholarships, email: summit@diverseandresilient.org

BAMFest Opening Event & Panel

WI Youth Strike for Climate Justice

222 East Washington Avenue, 11:15 A.M.

*PLEASE RSVP AND SHARE*
GoFundMe Link: http://tinyurl.com/donatewi
Email wiclimatestrike@gmail.com for information & inquiries

On March 15, join countless other powerful youth across the nation by marching on the Madison Capital to demand climate justice and change.

Across Europe, students have been going on strike to show why governments have an obligation to protect our future from climate change. Now, we are bringing school strikes to the United States. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change we have 11 years to take sweeping and crosscutting action on climate change across the globe or we’ll see irreversible effects. This shouldn’t come lightly, and we should be scared.

On March 15, students across the planet will walk out of class and strike for climate action. We’re striking because those in charge have abused this beautiful planet and it’s resources. There is no Planet B.

Decades of inaction has left us with 11 years to solve the climate crisis. If anything is to be done, it has be done now.

The march will start at East High School at 11:30am and we will march together to the Capital. At 12:30pm, the rally around the Capital will begin featuring many voices advocating for climate action.

Buses will transport youth from public high schools in Madison and major cities across Wisconsin on march day to East High School or the Capital.

Come to strike and learn how to keep staying involved through testifying, organizing, and activism.