Black History Month events, The Kelly Clarkson Show, activism opportunities, and more!
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Updates from The NYC LGBT Community Center
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As we celebrate Black History Month, The Center recognizes the extraordinary contributions of Black LGBTQ+ individuals who have shaped culture, history, and activism. This month is a time for reflection, celebration, and a recommitment to ensuring that Black people, their voices, and stories, are centered in our work. Join us in honoring the resilience, creativity, and courage of Black LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
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**Happy One Year of Service, Dr. Carla!
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Dr. Carla Smith has stepped boldly into the role of CEO. In her first year she has deepened community engagement by leading with authenticity. Under her leadership, The Center has expanded its impact, fostering greater inclusivity, visibility, and support for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
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**Black History Month at The Center
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Center the Culture: Black History Month Market
February 19, 2025, 4-9:00 p.m.
Join us this Black History Month for Center the Culture: Black History Month Market, a celebration of Black queer excellence in fashion, art, and entrepreneurship. Let’s uplift and support Black queer-owned businesses, ensuring their creativity and impact are celebrated and sustained!
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Resilient Voices: Celebrating Black Femmes in Art - Opening Reception
Now on View We kicked off Black History Month by celebrating the incredible Black Femme Artists featured in our exhibit! Opening night also featured an amazing performance by the talented RADI The Poet. Stop by and visit before March 30 to view their work.
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
On February 7, we celebrated National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which recognizes the disproportionate impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on Black communities and individuals across the U.S. Visit The Center today for testing and resources!
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**In the News!
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The Center’s CEO on The Kelly Clarkson Show!
Catch our CEO, Dr. Carla Smith, in conversation with Laverne Cox and Kelly Clarkson on the The Kelly Clarkson Show!
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**Activism at The Center
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply to be an Activist-In-Residence Fellow!
Deadline: Thursday, March 7, 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.
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Our New York: The State of Liberty
NYS Caucus Weekend Reception & Awards Ceremony
February 15, 2025, 6-8:00 p.m.
Location: Hilton Albany, Room Governor D
Join us for The Center's Caucus Weekend Reception, part of the annual convening in Albany hosted by the NYS Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, & Asian Legislative Caucus. This year's reception and awards ceremony will celebrate the spirit of solidarity and community, and honor the impactful work of community members.
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**Celebrate at The Center
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Tickets Now Available: Center Dinner 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6-10 p.m.
Cipriani Wall Street
Join us for The Center's annual gala, Center Dinner, as we honor two queer women who are among the financial industry's leading executives: Susie Scher, Senior Advisor, Global Banking & Markets at Goldman Sachs, and Ruth Jacks, Executive Vice President and head of Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Diverse Segments team. Stay tuned for an additional honoree and host announcement!
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Tickets Now On Sale: Broadway Backwards
Monday, March 10, 2025, 8 p.m.
Gershwin Theatre
222 West 51st Street, NYC
Broadway Backwards is our annual celebration of LGBTQ+ stories told through the great songs of musical theater. Starting egan as a grassroots concert performed at New York City’s LGBT Community Center in 2006. The event quickly grew and now is performed annually in a Broadway theater. Since 2010, the evening has been produced by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and benefits Broadway Cares and the Center.
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**Opportunities at The Center
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Keys to Success: Sofía Viera
February 25, 2025 at 4:30-6 p.m
This month’s Keys to Success guest speaker is Sofía Viera (she/they), a lesbian non-binary journalist from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. They write about queerness, Puerto Rico, Latinidad, music, and culture in publications including Remezcla, Refinery29’s Somos, Women’s Health, PS (Popsugar), Teen Vogue, and NYLON.
*Food and metro cards will be provided
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**Get Literary
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Extended Library Hours!
Currently open Sundays, 12-4 p.m.
Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library (4th floor)
Beginning on March 6, The Center's recently reopened Library will be open weekly on Sundays from 12-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.Interested in volunteering? Email us at
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Upcoming Events at BGSQD, The Center's Bookstore (2nd floor)
February 14, 7-8 p.m.
How Pornographers Conspired to Kill Romance
February 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
TELL: Greatness (in person & live-streaming)
February 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
OUTspoken: The Publishing Triangle’s Reading Series, February Edition (in person & live-streaming)
February 28, 7-9 p.m.
Shawn Stewart Ruff in Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson (in person & live-streaming)
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