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MKE rally for unity and pride 2017

Milwaukee Rally for Unity and Pride

U.S. Federal Court House 517 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

In solidarity with “The Equality March for Unity and Pride” in Washington D.C. and sister marches and rallies around the country, we will be hosting a rally on Sunday, June 11, 2017. We encourage our diverse community to join us in peacefully opposing violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals. We invite you to join us at the US Federal Court House to give voice to our concerns, and to support, uplift, and bring attention to those in our communities who are targeted due to immigration status, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, skin color, religion, and disability. Now more than ever we must let our voices be heard as we stand up for inalienable human rights and stand proudly together! Sponsors: ACLU of Wisconsin Diverse & Resilient Fair Wisconsin FORGE GSAFE Jewish Community Relations Council of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation Marquette University LGBTQ+ Resource Center The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church Milwaukee Pride Planned Parenthood […]

Women's March schedule
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Milwaukee Women’s March

10-11:00am Rally at Milwaukee County Courthouse (901 N 9th Street) 11-12:00pm March to Wisconsin Center (400 W Wisconsin Ave) 12-3:00pm Afternoon of action, fundraising, food, fellowship (400 W Wisconsin Ave) The Women’s March is not just for women! The event is HIGHLY trans-inclusive and intersectional, with a focus on making the event accessible to all people who want to participate, including: trans people (trans issues and gender neutral bathrooms throughout); people with disabilities (live streaming for those who can’t be in the cold or stand for the rally, rides from rally site to Wisconsin Center); FORGE will have a table, so please stop by and say hello. The March is also looking for individuals to serve as anti-harassment liaisons, especially to prevent harassment against trans people and people of color. Connect with the march if you are interested in volunteering. Stay up to date by connecting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/183431972243489/ Wear Red!

Karaoke For the Cause – BOUNCE!

Bounce 2801 S 5th Ct, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The first Friday of every month, Bounce Milwaukee, Milwaukee's premiere place for bounce castles, laser tag, indoor rock climbing, and arcade fun, hosts karaoke to benefit a different local, progressive charity. For December they've chosen FORGE! There's no cover to enter, and kids (and those under 21) are welcome from 8-9. After 9pm, things switch into 21+ mode. At least $1 from every drink (including mocktails!) sold at the bar from 8pm until the music stops will benefit the FORGE! FORGE staff will be on hand to let you know how you can assist or volunteer to support their work. FORGE is a national transgender anti-violence organization, founded in 1994. Since 2009, we have been federally funded to provide direct services to transgender, gender non-conforming and gender non-binary survivors of sexual assault. Since 2011, FORGE has served as the only transgender-focused organization federally funded to provide training and technical assistance to providers around the country who […]

Poetry & Performance Slam TDOV 2019

Poetry and Performance Slam – #TDOV

IndependenceFirst 540 S 1st Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Celebrate #TDOV (Transgender Day of Visibility) with FORGE, Bricks, and Zao MKE Church. Do you write poetry? Create visual art? Play music? Are you looking for a space to share your work? Maybe you've never shared your art before. . . We welcome trans-specific content, as well as any other topics that move you, issues you are passionate about, and expressions that share more about who you are. Join FORGE for a Poetry and Performance Slam at our monthly meeting on March 30, 2019. Come share your story, your words, your music, and your art! We will hold a welcoming space for all of us to mingle with kindred spirits and build community by sharing pieces of ourselves through whatever art form we choose. No need to read or perform – there is ample room for attentive listeners to cheer on those who wish to share. We'll provide the space and hot food - you […]

Bike ride on Oak Leaf Trail

Estabrook Park 4400 N. Estabrook Dr., Shorewood, WI, United States

We’re very excited to announce the first outing of FORGE Outdoors. FORGE Outdoors offers free, inclusive summer activities for transgender/non-binary individuals and their friends, family and loved ones in in the Milwaukee area. The activities are geared towards people interested in being active outside! This summer we will be hiking, biking, rock climbing, and more! This program is open to a wide range of ages, experience levels, and abilities. FORGE Outdoor leadership:  Caleb (he/him/his) will be leading FORGE Outdoors outings during the summer. He looks forward to meeting all of you for our first outing: a bike ride along the Oak Leaf bike trail. Outing details: Activity: This Sunday, we will gather for a leisurely bike ride along the Oak Leaf bike trail from Estabrook Park to Lakefront Colectivo and back (7.4 miles round trip). We will ride at a pace that is comfortable for everyone and enjoy the fresh air and nature around us! […]

Milwaukee River Hike

Urban Ecology Center 1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI, United States

For our second FORGE Outdoors outing, we will be gathering at the Urban Ecology Center for a scenic hike along the Milwaukee River! We will stop at Culver’s for a refreshing ice cream break and end our hike back at the Urban Ecology Center. The entire hike is around 4.2 miles. Start location: The Urban Ecology Center at Riverside Park (1500 E Park Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53211). We will meet outside of the Urban Ecology Center main building. Caleb will arrive 15 mins early to meet with anyone who gets there early, and we will wait 15 mins for the whole group to arrive before leaving. If you arrive and have difficulty finding the meeting location, please text or call Caleb at 414-249-6746. Transportation: If you are driving to the Urban Ecology Center, there is a free parking lot located across from the UEC main building on E. Park Pl. If you are traveling by […]

PrideFest 2019

Summerfest Grounds

Join us at PrideFest 2019.  Stop buy our large booth in the Health and Wellness area for free button making, temporary trans-themed tattoos, a fun photo booth, and participation in a trans/non-binary needs assessment survey.

Rock Climbing at Adventure Rock

Adventure Rock 2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This week we will be taking our FORGE Outdoors skills indoors at Adventure Rock! Adventure Rock has climbing options for every level of interest/experience, and we will learn some basic climbing skills from Adventure Rock staff. This is a great chance to climb for free and learn a new skill, especially if this is your first time! Please see “additional info” at the end for a very important note, and be sure to RSVP. Time: 10:00-12:00. Please note that this outing will be earlier than usual because of Adventure Rock availability, but you are welcome to stay longer than 12:00. Please arrive at least ten minutes before 10:00 so that we can check in as a group. Location: Adventure Rock (2220 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212). There is free street parking along Commerce St. We will meet outside of the Adventure Rock main entrance at 9:50 so that we can check in as a […]