BHRC Statements, Proclamations, and Events
Events
Candlelit Vigils for Trans Lives In Person on November 17 and 18, 2021 (Wed/Thurs) at 6:30pm on Belmont Town Green (adjacent to 404 Concord Ave).
November 17-20, Belmont is hosting a labyrinth on the town green commemorating people killed in transphobic violence. All are welcome to visit and move through the labyrinth to reflect on these beautiful lives. On November 17 and 18, join us for candlelit vigils to honor the dignity of these lives in silent reflection. Sponsored by Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance and Belmont Human Rights Commission.
Transgender Day of Remembrance By Zoom on November 20, 2021 from 7:00-8:15pm Register at https://tinyurl.com/45m6b2ac
This event will include reflections by local transgender women and nonbinary people of color (those most impacted by transphobic violence), a reading of names, and opportunities to talk about allyship.
LexPride’s commemoration is cosponsored by Lexington Human Services, Lexington
Human Rights Committee, Arlington LGBTQIA+ Rainbow Commission, Belmont Human Rights Commission, Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, and Network for Social Justice. This event is supported by a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington, an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest. LexPride will provide live captioning. More information at belmontlgbtqalliance@gmail.com or LexPrideMA@gmail.com
Statements and Proclaimations
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on ADA Anniversary
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Buffalo's Mass Shooting
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Loving Day
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Gun Violence
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Youth Day
- June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Wold Enviorment Day
- May 17, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on AAPI Heritage Month
- May 17, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month
- May 17, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Mental Health
- April 19, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Statement on Genocide Awareness Month
- April 19, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns the Recent Surge of Anti-Gay and Transgender Legislation
- April 19, 2022 The Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on the Russian Federation's Invasion and Agression Towards Ukrane
- March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Women’s History Month
- March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Women’s Day
- March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Transgender Day of Visibility
- March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on César Chávez’s Day
- February 4, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Black History Month
- January 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 7, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Genocide Curriculum Legislation
- January 6, 2022 PROCLAMATION ON ANNIVERSARY OF MURDER OF HENRY TAPIA
- January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement in Remembrance of Henry Tapia
- January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Poverty Awareness Month
- January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Supports LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum in MA Public Schools
- November 21, 2021 Belmont Select Board Approves Proclamation On Transgender Awareness Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance
- November 16, 2021 Belmont Select Board Approves Proclamation On Human Rights Day
- November 16, 2022 Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- November 1, 2021 - Transgender Day of Remembrance
- October 18, 2021 - Proclamation to Celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Awareness Month
- September 15, 2021 - Statement Regarding Hispanic Heritage Month 2021
- May 20, 2021 - BHRC Statement of Unity
- May 20, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Expresses Condolences on Death of Mikayla Miller
- April 26, 2021 - Why Voting Rights Are Important to Belmont Human Rights Commission
- April 26, 2021 - Response to Wellington Incident
- April 7, 2021 - Transgender Rights Statement
- February 12, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Fully Supports Change to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- February 12, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Denounces Violence against Members of the Asian Community and Urges Community Support
- February 12, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Henry Tapia Murder and Calls on More Work to be Done on Racism in Belmont
- January 14, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Violent Assault on our Nation’s Capitol
- November 20, 2020 - Belmont HRC Observes the Trans Day of Remembrance
- September 17, 2020 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Abuse Directed at Belmont Police Officers
- June 4, 2020 - Actions and Voices of the Unheard
- March 26, 2020 - Statement on Human Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic
- June 20, 2019 - Acts of Hate or Bias Don't Need to Leave Us Helpless
