BHRC Statements, Proclamations & Events

Events

Candlelit Vigils for Trans Lives In Person on November 17 and 18, 2021 (Wednesday/Thursday) at 6:30 pm on Belmont Town Green (adjacent to 404 Concord Avenue).

November 17 to 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 Plus Alliance and Belmont Human Rights Commission.

Transgender Day of Remembrance by Zoom on November 20, 2021 from 7-8:15 pm. Register for the Zoom meeting. 

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 Belmont LGBTQ Plus Alliance or LexPride.

Statements & Proclamations

2022

  1. April 19, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns the Recent Surge of Anti-Gay and Transgender Legislation (PDF)
  2. April 19, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Statement on Genocide Awareness Month (PDF)
  3. April 19, 2022 The Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on the Russian Federations Invasion and Agression Towards Ukrane (PDF)
  4. Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Womens Day March 8 (PDF)
  5. February 4, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Black History Month (PDF)
  6. January 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (PDF)
  7. January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement in Remembrance of Henry Tapia (PDF)
  8. January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Poverty Awareness Month (PDF)
  9. January 6, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Supports LGBTQ Inclusive Curriculum in MA Public Schools (PDF)
  10. January 6, 2022 Proclamation on Anniversary of Murder of Henry Tapia (PDF)
  11. January 7, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Genocide Curriculum Legislation (PDF)
  12. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on ADA Anniversary (PDF)
  13. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Buffalos Mass Shooting (PDF)
  14. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Gun Violence (PDF)
  15. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on International Youth Day (PDF)
  16. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Loving Day (PDF)
  17. June 27, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Wold Enviorment Day (PDF)
  18. March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Cesar Chavez Day (PDF)
  19. March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Transgender Day of Visibility (PDF)
  20. March 1, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Womens History Month (PDF)
  21. May 17, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on AAPI Heritage Month (PDF)
  22. May 17, 2022 Belmont Human Rights Commission Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month (PDF)
  23. November 16, 2022 Proclamation on International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PDF)

2021

  1. April 26, 2021 - Response to Wellington Incident (PDF)
  2. April 26, 2021 - Why Voting Rights Are Important to Belmont Human Rights Commission (PDF)
  3. April 7, 2021 - Transgender Rights Statement (PDF)
  4. February 12, 2021 - Belmont HRC Denounces Violence against Members of the Asian Community and Urges Community Support (PDF)
  5. February 12, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Henry Tapia Murder and Calls on More Work to be Done on Racism in Belmont (PDF)
  6. February 12, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Fully Supports Change to Indigenous Peoples Day (PDF)
  7. January 14, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Violent Assault on our Nations Capitol (PDF)
  8. May 20, 2021 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Expresses Condolences on Death of Mikayla Miller (PDF)
  9. May 20, 2021 - BHRC Statement of Unity (PDF)
  10. November 1, 2021 - Transgender Day of Remembrance (PDF)
  11. November 16, 2021 Belmont Select Board Approves Proclamation On Human Rights Day (PDF)
  12. November 21, 2021 Belmont Select Board Approves Proclamation On Transgender Awareness Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance (PDF)
  13. October 18, 2021 - Proclamation to Celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance and Transgender Awareness Month (PDF)
  14. September 15, 2021 - Statement Regarding Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 (PDF)

2020

  1. June 4, 2020 - Actions and Voices of the Unheard (PDF)
  2. March 26, 2020 - Statement on Human Rights During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
  3. November 20, 2020 - Belmont HRC Observes the Trans Day of Remembrance (PDF)
  4. September 17, 2020 - Belmont Human Rights Commission Condemns Abuse Directed at Belmont Police Officers (PDF)

2019

  1. June 20, 2019 - Acts of Hate or Bias Don't Need to Leave Us Helpless (PDF)

Past Events

  1. 2021 READ Belmont (PDF)
  2. June 10, 2021 - LGBTQ Plus Alliance Panel of Speakers
  3. June 12, 2021 - Belmont Pride Parade (PDF)
  4. June 4, 2021 - LGBTQ Plus Trivia Night (PDF)