This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Center reflects on Dr. King’s enduring vision of justice, equality, and human dignity, which inspires our commitment to empowering LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. As we face rising challenges and divisive policies, his words remind us to persevere with infinite hope in the fight for equity.

By embracing the interconnected struggles for racial, LGBTQ+, and social justice, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and continue working toward a more inclusive future.

New Board Leadership at The Center
 

The Center is excited to announce that the Board recently elected Allyn Shaw as its President to replace Rahul Tripathi who has recently completed his term.

Read more from Allyn and Rahul 

Keys to Success: Dayra Cerda 
Tuesday, January 28, 4:30-6 p.m.

This month’s Keys to Success guest speaker is Dayra Cerda (She/Her), an influencer marketing agent, part-time realtor based in New Jersey, and co-host of Les Chat Podcast, a platform that shares insights on Queer Latina stories and LGBTQ couple content, alongside her partner.

*Food and metro cards will be provided!

Register

Apply to be an Activist-In-Residence Fellow!
Deadline: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Applications are now live for The Center's Activist-in-Residence Fellowship, an opportunity for established or emerging activists with bold, cutting-edge ideas for advancing LGBTQ+ rights to invest in their political projects and bring visibility to timely issues facing LGBTQ+ people in New York. 

*Fellowship includes a stipend of $15,000

Learn more
 

Our New Year’s Gift to You!
A common New Year's resolution is to create a will, as a proactive step to protect who and what you care most about. To help, The Center is pleased to offer you free access to Giving Docs, an easy way to write a will and plan for your future. Last year, over 150 people took advantage of The Center’s Giving Docs platform to safeguard the values, people, and organizations they hold dear. While not required, including a bequest to The Center helps to ensure LGBTQ+ New Yorkers have a place to find support and thrive for generations to come.

Get started today!

Call for Vendors: Transgender Day of Visibility Market 

The Center's TDOV Market was created to empower trans small business owners and create a world where trans entrepreneurs thrive. Join us at the market as a vendor this year!

Apply Today

Resilient Voices: Celebrating Black Femmes in Art Opening Reception
Wednesday, January 29, 6-8:30 p.m.
On View: January 27-March 30, 2025

Amplifying the diverse voices and profound contributions of Black femmes in the art space, "Resilient Voices" invites viewers to explore and honor the strength, beauty, and creativity of Black femmes as they reshape narratives, inspire future generations.

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What are You Looking At? An Art Show in Five Acts
Located in BGSQD, The Center's Bookstore (2nd floor)
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 16, 6-8 p.m.
On View: January 16 – April 20

Five artists work with the photographic image to present this space—from the extraordinarily faithful to the imagined confessional.

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Love Yourself Valentines Dance
Friday, February 7, 5-8 p.m.
Ages: 13-22

This year’s Love Yourself Valentines Dance is all about exploring, expressing and loving our diverse genders, in all of their glory! Food and refreshments will be served. Open to LGBTQ and allied youth 13-22 years old. 

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Governor Hochul's State of the State

This week, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State address and released her plan for New Yorkers. There was no mention of LGBTQ+ Issues. LGBTQ+ New Yorkers need intentional support from their elected officials.
Read our response

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