Amplify the Resistance: Music, Women, & the Power of Protest
Tuesday, July 8, 6:30—7:30 PM
This program will take place at the Parish Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 17 Clark St in Belmont. Please enter through the upper door on the far left when walking from the parking lot.
Dive into the powerful history of the women's music movement—a radical and creative force that reshaped music, culture, and activism. From feminist folk to lesbian rock, this workshop explores how women and queer artists used music to build community, challenge oppression, and amplify voices too often left out of the mainstream. We’ll listen, reflect, and uncover the legacy of artists, producers, and organizers who changed the sound—and meaning—of music history. Perfect for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone curious about the intersection of art and social change.
Kimm Topping, Ed.M., is an artist-educator, writer, and historian dedicated to preserving LGBTQIA+ history. Their first book, Generation Queer, is a nonfiction YA highlighting the stories of LGBTQIA+ youth activists. Their historic tours of Cambridge and New York City spotlight queer and feminist activism from the 1970s to the 1990s, and their widely recognized publication series, Mapping Feminist Cambridge, is available through the Cambridge Women’s Commission. As founder of Lavender Education, a national program promoting LGBTQIA+ history and youth leadership, Kimm leads impactful workshops, professional development, and historic walking tours. Kimm lectures at Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in gender, sexuality, and equity. Their work has been recognized by the 2025 Curve Power List and the 2023 Inaugural In-Service Award from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. For more information, please visit kimmtopping.com.