NEW LEADERS INSTITUTE

HBGC
NEW LEADERS INSTITUTE
May 9 - August 22
Are you a youth ages 14-22 that identifies as a person of color and as LGBTQ*
(Including same gender loving/gender non-conforming)
Do you have a love for your community and a passion for social justice?
Are you interested in working with likeminded youth to produce your own community event or social justice
campaign?
Then HBGC’s New Leaders Institute is for you!
Email [email protected] to apply for the program or to request more information.
What is the New Leaders Institute?
The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition’s New Leaders Institute is an activist development program for black and Latino/a & other LGBTQ youth of
color in the Boston Metropolitan Area. Over the course of 14 weeks, participants will attend a series of workshops ranging from
Trans 101 to Civic Engagement. Participants will also have the chance to give back to their communities by using the
skills that they have learned through the workshops to collaborate on two events in their own communities.
What can participants expect to gain from participating in the New Leaders Institute?
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Build your resume and extend your professional network
Gain experience organizing and implementing projects, events, and campaigns for social change in your own community
Meet and collaborate with other LGBTQ youth of color looking to make an impact in their communities
Receive ongoing support from HBGC in launching your own group or organization
Receive end-of-program certificates and references that may be helpful in gaining future employment
What are the New Leaders Institute program application requirements?
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All applicants must be able attend ALL scheduled workshops and events.
All applicants must identify as an LGBTQ and as person of color.
All applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 22 years old.
All applicants should have a love for their community and a passion for social justice and community outreach & education.
What trainings and workshops will New Leaders Institute participants attend?
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Building Better Communities: Best Practices in Partner Abuse Prevention
Examining The School-To-Prison Pipeline
Navigating Academia As An LGBTQ* Person Of Color
Trans 101
Lobbying Elected Officials and Power Players
Internalized Oppression
Know Your Rights: Bullying and Harassment
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Social Determinants of Health and HIV 101
Trauma 101: Responding & Understanding Trauma
Body Positivity For Social Justice, Health and Wellness
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What are the dates for the mandatory workshops and event planning meetings?
May 9: Orientation
May 16: Workshop 1
May 23: Workshop 2
May 30: Field Experience
June 6 Workshop 3
June 20: Workshop 4
June 27: Event Planning Meeting
July 11: Workshop 5
July 18: Workshop 6
July 25: Event Planning Meeting
August 1: Workshop 7
August 8: Workshop 8
August 15: Workshop 9
August 22: Workshop 10
Workshops and Event Planning Meetings will be held from 12pm-3pm at HBGC Headquarters (485 Columbus Ave, Boston,
MA)