Rooted In Resistance Nov18

Wednesday, November 18 at 7:30pm

Hibernian Hall

182 Dudley St, Boston, Massachusetts 02119

Tickets Available

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Join HBGC as we celebrate another year and reflect on how our founding and existence is Rooted in Resistance! 

This year’s gala pulls inspiration from past and current actions dedicated to the liberation of LGBTQ/People of Color.

We will gather in historic Hibernian Hall to honor legendary and fresh voices in the LGBTQ community, celebrate our past and present s/heroes, and commit to sustaining Boston's leading organization for Hispanic, Latin@, and Black LGBTQ individuals.

Go to Rootedinresistance.eventbrite.com to learn more and purchase your tickets today! Help us spread the word by inviting your followers into this page.

HONORING:

Denise Simmons
2015 James Earl Hardy Legends Award Recipient
Cambridge City Councilor
Former Mayor of Cambridge

Darnell L. Moore
2015 Audre Lorde Founders Award Recipient
Senior Editor at MicNews and
Co-Managing/Editor at The Feminist Wire.
Co-Founder of YOU Belong.

Community's Choice!
2015 Sylvia Rivera Community Award
A community organization or business selected by YOU! Go to Rootedinresistance.eventbrite.com to learn more about this award and return on October 1st to cast your vote from our nominees!

FEATURING:
Pre-Reception – With purchase of a sustainer ticket, attend a pre-reception from 7:30-8:00pm that includes a special meet and greet with our honorees, co-founders, and board of directors. Our sustainer level also includes an open-bar at our gala from 7:30 - 9:30p.

Awards Presentation – Join us in honoring two national leaders making a difference for LGBTQ people of color and a local organization selected by public vote.

Silent Auction – Bid on vacation packages, gift certificates, jewelry, and spa packages, among other items from local and international businesses.

2015 Reflections & 2016 Aspirations – Hear testimonials from HBGC supporters and program participants.

Networking & Reconnecting – Meet like-minded LGBTQ advocates and allies, make new friends, catch up with old friends, and build community.

Soiree/After-Party – Stick around until 12am for our after-party and dance to some of your favorite songs spun by DJ BEG BICK.