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    Queer People of Color History in Boston: Thank You Letta Neely

    August 7, 2008 - By Spectra Speaks

    Last night, Letta told me, “I’m proud of you,” and I was speechless. She had no idea how big a part she played in all of this. I first saw her perform more than two years ago at the Dyke March. She performed some of her poems, and then just…

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    Day Three of QWOC Week

    August 7, 2008 - By Spectra Speaks

    I wonder how many times I can use the word “magical” in my blogs this week. I really can’t think of any other way to describe the past few days. In fact, I’m checking an online thesaurus right now… Main Entry: magical Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: charming, enchanted, fascinating,…

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    Day Two of QWOC WEEK

    August 6, 2008 - By Spectra Speaks

    I don’t even know where to start. I had every intention of blogging about my experience yesterday at the Monday Health panel, and talking about what it was like to sit there and listen to those beautiful, inspiring, proud, nurturing women speak to me. To ‘me’, as a queer woman…

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    Day One of QWOC WEEK

    August 5, 2008 - By Spectra Speaks

    It’s finally happening. I woke up this morning and thought, “It’s QWOC WEEK.” There wasn’t that much excitement in my mind as I thought about it because I hadn’t gotten enough sleep, I’m still eating irregularly, my hair needs to be done, and there was a part of me that…

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    Good Asian Drivers Blog About QWOC Week

    August 1, 2008 - By Spectra Speaks

    Good Asian Drivers post about QWOC Week! Click here to go to their site’s blog! QWOC WEEK IS COMING! If you are queer and you live in Boston, it’s nearly impossible for you not to have heard of QWOC+ (Queer Women of Color and Friends). Be mindful of the plus…

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