Conference time has arrived, and we’re so excited to see everyone who is joining us in Oakland for #BV2017! We are also excited for a quick addition to our program. On Saturday at 5pm, we’ll be leading a local queer/POC-owned business walking tour around the neighborhood where BUTCH Voices is taking place. From Oakstop, we will walk in solidarity with the people of
Welcome to Oakland for BUTCH Voices 2017! We are excited to be back again in a city where we’ve built so many relationships and worked together in community. Thank you to Councilmember At Large Rebecca Kaplan for being an out butch on the political front, and for welcoming all of our attendees. Top
Thanks to artist Audrey Gilles we have an incredible graphic design for the 2017 BUTCH Voices National Conference in alignment with our theme “Reconnect. Recharge. Resist.” We are so grateful to Audrey, for her vision and her artistry. Attendees at #BV2017 will see this image on our print programs. You’ll also have a chance
Each year leading up to our National Conference we receive questions about (1) who is allowed to attend, and (2) where is the best spot to view “Butch Fleet Week”? Part One: The answer is simple: everyone is welcome at BUTCH Voices! That means you, too! While our programming is focused on issues that butches
In the lead up to the 2017 National Conference, BUTCH Voices also has some events this Summer to help us raise funds and get the word out about our work. Check out some upcoming events below, and contact us with ideas for events near you! July is a busy month for community events, and