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Upcoming Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance Events, March 2023

Upcoming Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance Events, March 2023

Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance and Belmont Against Racism Community Meeting and Discussion – Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:30 pm (virtual)

Meet and learn more about the Alliance, what we do, and hear about volunteer opportunities. Engage in conversation and share your thoughts about how to make Belmont a more welcoming and inclusive town.

NEW! Parents of Trans Youth Bi-Monthly Support Group – first meeting Tuesday, March 28, 6:30 pm (virtual)

Do you have a transgender or nonbinary child?  Are you struggling with feelings about the changes your trans kid is making?  Join this bi-monthly support group supporting families of trans youth. Hosted by Lou Duquette-Holmes and Malik Marrero. Both are trans men who have experienced transphobia, family rejection, and discrimination. Lou is a transgender parent of two transgender teens. Malik is a trans man, son, husband and father. Through their experience and understanding, they will offer a safe space without judgement, for parents to process their child's journey.

  • Please contact Lou or Malik with any questions:
  • Families interested in joining should email Lou or Malik to be added to the Zoom list - the link will be sent out prior to the first group meeting.
  • Sponsored by the Parent-Peer Partnership Program, Wayside Youth & Family Support Network

Trans Day of Visibility – Friday, March 31, 2023 7pm at Belmont LibraryDetails to follow soon

Future events:

  • BELMONT TOWN DAY - Saturday, May 20, 2023
  • PRIDE PARADE - Saturday, June 10, 2023

Volunteers Welcome!

Please contact us if you would like to get involved with the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance!

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