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Profeminist Discussion Group
NOMAS-Boston is hosting it's first Profeminist Discussion group in the month of May. The group, supported by NOMAS members and allies, will run for four consecutive Wednesday evenings and has eight male-identified attendees. The group will be co-facilitated by Matt Meyer and Jack Kahn, members of NOMAS-Boston, with the goal of creating a space in which the impact of masculinity, patriarchy, and privilege on ourselves ( i.e., group members) and others will be discussed.
This closed group has the goal of helping us to better live out our feminist values in our community and in our relationships. The focus will be on sharing personal experiences and getting support from others to move forward profeminist consciousness in ourselves and communities. Upon completion of the group please look for a summary on our website and more information about the next one!
Super Supply Drive
A Huge Success! Thank You!
On Saturday, April 26, the Boston chapter of the National Organization for Men Against Sexism worked with several local domestic violence organizations and students groups to host a Super Supply Drive.
Volunteers set-up collection sites in Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Harvard Sq. and Porter Sq. outside of supermarkets, drugstores and hardware stores. They asked shoppers to purchase additional items requested on shelter "wish lists". Over 50 people volunteered, collecting about 80 boxes for 5 shelters. Incredible.
Perhaps more important, we had a chance to talk with hundreds of people all over Boston about the important issue of domestic violence, we gave people a way to participate in the solution, we built relationships with each other and between organizations and... we made a strong statement in our fliers, our visibility and our great press coverage that this is an issue that men need to be involved in.
Missed the chance to donate to the Supply Drive?
White Ribbon Campaign
State House Kick-Off A Success
Men's Initiative for Jane Doe, Inc. kicked off the first statewide Massachusetts 2008 White Ribbon Campaign - which focuses on men signing the following pledge and wearing a white ribbon on February 14, 2008. You can read more about the background for the campaign and Jane Doe's goals at: www.janedoe.org.
The White Ribbon pledge: "From this day forward, I promise never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women, sexual assault and domestic violence."
NOMAS-Boston joined the campaign as an allied organization and worked individually and collectively to get the men* in our lives to sign the pledge and wear the ribbon.
February 14th at the State House
Valentine's Day was specifically chosen to launch the campaign to highlight the need to combine safety and respect with romance and love.
NOMAS members and friends at the White Ribbon Campaign State House event hosted by Governor Deval Patrick, Lt. Governor Tim Murray, Boston Mayor Tom Menino, Former Governor Paul Cellucci and Northeastern University's Athletic Director Peter Roby.
*NOMAS-Boston recognizes that sexual assault occurs to both males and females and in all kinds of intimate relationships, but statistically women face violence from men at a disproportionately higher rate. This is why we want to make an effort to have men sign the pledge - although we are pleased it can now be signed by all genders in support of ending sexual assault and domestic violence.
NOMAS-Boston is working to bring local communities, organizations, and college students together to break down barriers about issues surrounding sexism, racism, and homophobia and show that living without being confined to one's gender roles will enhance our lives.
We meet regularly to plan events, provide thanks and support for organizations effecting positive change, and to support one another. We also hold social events every 1-2 months to help build trust, friendships, and a sense of community among our members and allies.
NOMAS-Boston has a public discussion list for friends and members. To join, visit the NOMAS-Boston Yahoo Group Homepage. To become a member of NOMAS-Boston, or to receive more information, email us at: info@nomasboston.org.
