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Have you heard about the Marsha and Sylvia Plan yet?
Join us for our “The Marsha & Sylvia Plan” Listening Session
Tuesday, November 28, at The Center (208 W. 13 St, Room 101) from 6-9 p.m.
What is the Marsha and Sylvia Plan? To ensure New York City’s policy agenda meets the needs of LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers, this roundtable is to discuss policy opportunities relevant to our community, identify new needs and issues missing from the current plan, and focus the LGBTQIA+ Caucus for the upcoming legislative session and budget process. These roundtables will inform an updated “The Marsha & Sylvia Plan,” due out in summer 2024.
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Center the Culture: Black Holiday Market Is Back with a World of Winter Joy
December 9 from 2 - 6 pm | 208 W 13 St. NY, NY
The Center invites you to a one-of-a-kind experience at our Black Holiday Market, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Black LGBTQ+ small business owners. Dive into a world of exquisite crafts, delectable treats, and a community spirit that celebrates diversity with every purchase. The event is free and open to all.
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BREAKING: NYC Council Approves Historic Legislation Establishing Commission for LGBTQIA+ Elders
SAGE, the world's largest organization for LGBTQ elders and older New Yorkers living with HIV, celebrates the passage of Int. 564 by the New York City Council. This groundbreaking bill, championed by Council Members Tiffany Cabán and Crystal Hudson, establishes a commission focused on LGBTQ elders within the NYC Department of the Aging. The legislation aims to address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ elders, acknowledging their history of discrimination and disparities in health outcomes and access to services. The commission, once signed into law, will include representatives from various LGBTQ advocacy groups and organizations, working to investigate and report on the diverse needs of LGBTQ older adults and those living with HIV. All older New Yorkers deserve equitable access to culturally competent services. This is a big step forward.
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Support The Center on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is coming up on November 28. The Center has long been a valued gathering place for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, and our programs and services support thousands of LGBTQ+ youth and adults each year. As you consider which nonprofits to support on #GivingTuesday, please keep The Center in mind. We would be nothing without your continued support. Sincerely, thank you! Donate to The Center today! [[link removed]]
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How big was 2023 for LGBTQ+ electoral wins?
The 2023 election has brought forth remarkable achievements for LGBTQ rights, shining a light on the strides made in Virginia, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Ohio. Here are some of the highlights around the country:
Kentucky: Re-election of Governor Andy Beshear, who vetoed anti-transgender bills.
Ohio: Voters ensure the right to reproductive health care in the state constitution.
Virginia: Pro-equality majority in the state Senate and the election of Danica Roem, the first openly transgender state senator in the Southern United States.
Mississippi: Election of the state’s first out gay lawmaker, Fabian Nelson.
Rhode Island: Election of Gabe Amo, the first Black man to represent Rhode Island in Congress.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia elected their first woman as mayor, Cherelle Parker, and their first LGBTQ person elected to city council, Rue Landau.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011
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