Check out the calendar below for upcoming Gender JUST events, actions, meetings, and more!
Transportation, childcare, translation, and other accommodations are provided for all Gender JUST meetings, actions, and events --- contact info@genderjust.org in advance to make arrangements.
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posted May 28, 2012, 12:44 PM by Gende Jus
Gender JUST will be out in full force to support the Chicago Dyke March Collective's Annual March!!
WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd; 3:00 p.m. stef off WHERE: This year we will start and stop at Margate Park; located at Marine Drive and Ainslie
This is an exciting "move" as the March has previously been in Andersonville (mid 1990s-2007), Pilsen (2008, 2009) and the South Shore (2010, 2011) neighborhoods. The Dyke March Collective is working hard to connect with Argyle/Uptown community organizations and community members to make this an educational, fun and safe march for everyone.
Come on out and enjoy the festivities with us ;-)
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posted Aug 7, 2011, 4:31 PM by Gende Jus
Want to get involved in LGBTQA organizing in Chicago?
Want to learn more about Gender JUST's campaigns?
Come to GJ's Orientation & Leadership Development Day!
Saturday, August 20th, 12pm - 4pm
An email will be sent with more information after confirmation. We hope to see you there!
Every two months, Gender JUST members host an open meeting for folks interested in becoming more involved in our campaigns & as a member! Our orientation consists of a brief presentation on our history, mission, and campaigns, and is followed by an organizing training to give people an a feel for the type of work we do!
For questions, contact info@genderjust.org or call (312) 869-9825 for more info!
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posted May 24, 2011, 9:22 AM by Gende Jus
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updated May 31, 2011, 7:31 AM
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Want to get involved in LGBTQ organizing in Chicago? Would you like to learn more about Gender JUST's campaigns?
Come to the New Member Orientation to learn more about Gender JUST & ways you can get involved!
There
will also be an Organizing 101 Training for new & current members.
Hone your organizing skills & get a feel for Gender JUST organizing!
Saturday, June 11th, 12PM-4PM.
New folks should arrive by 12pm.
Existing members can arrive at 1pm.
810 N Milwaukee Ave (off the Chicago Blue Line)
Contact info@genderjust.org or call (312) 869-9825 for more info! |
posted Apr 20, 2011, 10:53 AM by Gende Jus
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updated Jul 7, 2011, 9:02 PM
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Tim'm Presents:
THE FRONT PORCH
Live
Music, Hip-Hop, Poetry, & Soul
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
2749 W 63rd
Street
Chicago, IL 60629
Doors Open @ 6:30pm
FREE! With donations going to support
GENDER JUST's work to build power and develop leadership by organizing for
racial, economic, and gender justice!
Feature Set:
JusJosh
Shannon
Matesky
Patience
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posted Mar 3, 2011, 10:23 AM by Gende Jus
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updated Mar 3, 2011, 10:37 AM
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Join Gender JUST
for our monthly membership meeting!Be a part of developing strategy around both campaigns, other projects, and
organizational development. Non-members welcome to attend!Saturday, March 12 @ 2pm
810 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL(off Chicago blue line) Hope to see you there! *Transportation,
childcare, translation, and other accommodations are available to be provided for all
Gender JUST meetings, actions, and events - contact info@genderjust.org in advance to make arrangements* |
posted Feb 4, 2011, 7:58 PM by Gende Jus
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updated Feb 23, 2011, 10:19 AM
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Tuesday, March 1st @ 6pm
Join Gender JUST and our allies for a panel discussion on the LGBT Agenda and its impact on People of Color, youth, and low-income queers.
With a screening of Homotopia!
Lozano Public Library
1805 S Loomis Street
Chicago, IL
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posted Dec 15, 2010, 2:20 PM by Gende Jus
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updated Dec 15, 2010, 2:29 PM
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Join us in
remembering sex workers who have been survivors of violence.Friday, December 17 from 6:30 - 10pm
Jane Adams Hull House Museum
800 South Halsted St, Chicago, IL
"Join us in observing the 7th annual International Day to End Violence
Against Sex Workers and remembering those we've lost to violence, oppression,
and hate. Whether perpetrated by clients, partners, the police, or the state,
we must stand against the cycle of violence experienced by sex workers around the
world."
SEX WORKERS AND ALLY SPEAK OUT:
Truth
About the Negative Effects of Anti-Prostitution Laws
Speakers include-
Yasmin Nair- Gender JUST member, activist, academic, and commentator
Greg Scott and Rachel Lovell, DePaul University Social
Science Research Center
Lara Brooks- Manager, Broadway Youth Center
Jasmine Jewels- Sex Worker, Filmmaker, Photographer
Alice Tkachik- Executive Director, Sisters and
Brothers Helping Each Other
Jay Very, Founder T-Storm Coalition and Tongue in
Chic Gallery
Rachel “Rabbit” White- Sex Journalist and blogger
Moderated by Serpent, Director of Sex Workers
Outreach Project-Chicago
|| Community Forum and Panel Discussion...
|| Sex-Worker made Video Screenings...
|| music by DJ Madrid (Chicago)
|| Candlelight Vigil in Remembrance of the Sex
Worker Victims of Violence in 2010...
EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!
LIGHT MUSIC TUNES, AND GREAT MINGLING ATMOSPHERE
...
COME ONE, COME ALL!!
Friday, December 17 from 6:30 - 10pm
Jane Adams Hull House Museum
800 South Halsted St, Chicago, IL
NOT just a serious somber event, we plan on having
FUN and meeting lots of new faces!!
Join us at this important event within the Harm
Reduction and Sex-Worker Right's movement.
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posted Dec 3, 2010, 7:28 AM by Gende Jus
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updated Dec 3, 2010, 7:31 AM
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Gender JUST will not have our regular Sunday youth gatherings throughout the month of December. Stay tuned for our New Year plans and our strategy to run things in 2011! |
posted Nov 9, 2010, 10:38 AM by Gende Jus
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updated Nov 9, 2010, 10:52 AM
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Join Gender JUST for
MOVIE NIGHT!
Sunday, November 14 @ 6m
Come check out Avatar on a big
screen and stay for conversation about capitalism, imperialism,
occupation, eco-destruction, ableism, dissertion, resistance and
traditional Hollywood race narratives.
This is a potluck -
so please bring some snacks!
2749 W 63rd Street,
Chicago, IL
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posted Oct 27, 2010, 10:58 AM by Gende Jus
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updated Oct 27, 2010, 11:00 AM
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Flaunt It!
Queers Organizing for Educational Justice!
Date: Nov 4
Time: 4:30 - 7pm
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Residents Dining Hall Building, 1st Floor
800 South Halsted, Chicago, IL
A
party and discussion about queer activism and organizing in education
in Chicago. What have we gained in the last year, what do we want to
celebrate, and what challenges remain?
Snacks, music, and rabble-rousing!
Come
hear organizers and educators talk about some recent successes in
centering queer lives and social justice in educational contexts, bring
your own examples to share, and participate in strategizing for the
work ahead!With:Gender JUSTGeneration YVisibility Matters
Teachers Against Militarized Education
Queers Organizing for Public Education
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