Living Without Boxes

Living Without Boxes We are here to promote wellness, education, community, advocacy and support for transgender and gender nonconforming people of color and their partners.

As life moves forward, we live through the creation of boxes that we have used to put away various life traumas and hardships. We then also are required by the greater society to fit into the boxes that they have designed for us because of our born s*x, perceived gender, race, and expected s*xuality. It is a new day. It is time for each human being on this earth to be able to live in a space that

they can unpack the boxes that they put away and claim the identity that is authentically their own. The only way that this is possible is if there is a safe space for people to be authentic. We are here to provide that space. What does being your authentic self mean? Your authentic self is the self that is true to your beliefs and nature. It is the you that you are in the quiet of your being where there is no influence of the societal expectations of the world around you. Who are you? You are who you say you are. You are your own truth. Be cis-gender, transgender, bi-gender, a-gender, gender nonconforming, Two Spirit, le***an, gay, bis*xual, as*xual, straight, pan-s*xual, polyamorous, monogamous, vanilla, kinky. Be anything you feel that you are. What if I want to keep my boxes? That is the best part of living your authentic self. You can choose to make what may be seen as boxes with limitations and expectations into the labels that you choose with your own definition. Labels are there to assist in creating community and develop a sense of pride in your own existence. Labels are defined by you for you. How can you help to provide this safe space for others? You can make a financial or in-kind donation. We are proud to be a Gay City Health project. Gay City is a Washington State nonprofit corporation, tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)3 and the corresponding provision of state law. Select the shop now button to purchase the opportunity for safe spaces.

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11/05/2017

Some of us (ok, I) grew up in culturally, racially & religiously diverse families and celebrate lots of things... And, the important thing is that we just want people to be happy... and, spread some love - whatever they're celebrating...

10/11/2017

Support the wonderful work of LGBTQ Allyship.

Tuesday, October 24:
Worq It Out -- Monthly LGBTQ Worker Support Group
Every month, LGBTQ Allyship hosts a worker support group where LGBTQ identified workers can come and get information about their worker rights, resources, and just share their experiences and frustrations about work with other LGBTQ workers. This month we will be doing origami together.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 321 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144

Saturday, November 4:
House of Q***r
The House of Q***r Conference is free, includes food, and will center perspectives of and spaces for 2SQT people of color, renters across generations living on low incomes, and people who have experiences with houselessness.
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Georgetown South Seattle Campus, 6737 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Saturday, November 18:
Workshops on the Rights of Q***rs (WORQ) at Work: Trans and Gender Nonbinary Edition
LGBTQ Allyship is facilitating a workshop on how trans and gender nonbinary workers are impacted at work.. We will cover what your rights are, what the labor laws in Seattle and Washington state are, and what to do if your rights are violated. We will also have an attorney from the Fair Work Center available to speak with people at the end of the workshop.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 321 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144

Tuesday, November 28:
Worq It Out -- Monthly LGBTQ Worker Support Group/ Professional Clothing Exchange
Every other month, LGBTQ Allyship offers free professional attire for workers who need it as part of a clothing exchange. We often need volunteers to sort through donations and encourage workers to bring clothing that no longer suits them.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 321 16th Ave S, Seattle 98144

09/17/2017

We couldn't host our weekly trans led peer support group with out our amazing volunteer facilitators. We're looking for more talented and amazing trans folks to join our facilitator team! More information and application available here: http://bit.ly/ingersollfacilitator . Deadline to apply is October 2nd, 2017. Help us spread the word by sharing this graphic and encouraging your friends to apply!

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08/09/2017

Upcoming events

Last weekend of Northwest Pride of Color. Hope to see you all.
07/29/2017

Last weekend of Northwest Pride of Color. Hope to see you all.

07/24/2017

This week

07/22/2017

Welcome to the weekend with NW Pride of Color! It is a jam packed weekend so stay hydrated! For up to date information go to www.facebook.com/nwprideofcolor/events

Here is what we have so far:

Friday -
Pride of Color - Building Autonomy and Safety for Everybody
Darqness: A Q***r & Trans People of Color Party f/ Sissy Elliott

Saturday -
WORQ at WORK: Q***r & Trans People of Color Workshop
Latinx/Latina/Latino Pride Festival
Game Night
House of Luna x BoyHood Society: Fashion Show & Ball
Glitter and Grit: Celebrating 30 Years of the NW Network

Sunday -
African American Storytelling & Art
Sick & Disabled QTPOC Storytelling

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