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Updates from The NYC LGBT Community Center
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New Yorkers, it's time to translate our passion for change into action!
From now through June 23, let's harness the energy from our protests and make our voices heard at the polls during the early voting period. Voting is our chance to shape policies, demand justice, and create real change, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Find your early voting location ahead of time and plan your day to prioritize casting your ballot. Together, we can amplify our impact and build the future we envision.
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June 15-23:Early voting period NY
June 24:Last day to apply for an in-person ballot in NY
June 25:Election Day!
Let’s embrace the power of our vote! It’s our opportunity to shape the world we want to live in, where our rights are protected, our voices heard, and our identities celebrated.
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**Pride at The Center!
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The Center is celebrating Pride Month with our theme, Forward Together. As our community faces an onslaught of anti-gay, anti-trans, anti-women, and racist legislation, The Center is a safe space for celebration, healing, advocacy, and joy.
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Join Steve and Patrick and become a member of The Center!
"For us, Pride means being proud of who we are and visible in all aspects of our life. That's what we do every day!"
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Center the Culture: Juneteenth Block Party
We are grateful to those who celebrated and honored Juneteenth with us on June 15. Thank you to all the artists, vendors, panelists, DJs, and a special shoutout to the Center staff who made this event possible!
What an INCREDIBLE turnout—hundreds of people filled the streets right in front of The Center building, laughing, dancing, smiling, mingling, and having a good time!
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Serve the Vote Ball
Last Friday, the 2024 Serve The Vote Ball was the chance for the community to show off their best moves while making their voice count. It was a legendary night focused on giving voice to the Trans and Non-binary community to defeat anti-trans legislation on a local and national levels.
Everyone brought their best looks and registered to vote! Make your voice count and pledge to vote in the upcoming New York State Primary on June 25.
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@got2goNYC featured Center bathrooms
Instagram influencer Teddy Siegel rates all public restrooms in the city of Manhattan. She advocates for more accessible public restrooms in the city and has been featured in the NY Times, Time, and Kelly Clarkson Show!
Last week she visited The Center's bathroom and named us her "new favorite bathrooms in West Village!!"
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**LGBTQ+ Youth at The Center
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Check out our youth Pride events and drop-in groups!
If you're between the ages of 13-22, check out our upcoming Pride events and groups just for LGBTQ+ youth! All events are free to attend.
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Summer Camp
August 12-16, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Our camp is designed to help LGBTQ+ youth make new friends and build lasting relationships while having fun and exploring all that New York City has to offer.
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**Performances, Film Screenings, and More!
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Activist-in-Residence-Fellowship: Midyear Presentation
Saturday, June 27
6-8 p.m.
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Celebrate their achievements in driving change in their communities!
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Other Countries, Black Queer Expression Summer Solstice Reading
Saturday, June 22
6-8 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Join Other Countries in partnership with The Center for a Summer Solstice reading this #PrideMonth! Celebrating Black queer expression, the evening will include featured writers and a 3- to 4-minute per person open mic (sign-up required!)
Sign-up for the open mic before 6 p.m. Please arrive early as it is first come, first serve.
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Pride Pitstop
Sunday, June 30
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us for the Pride Pitstop, a vibrant and inclusive celebration with activities and entertainment for everyone! In addition to all the fun, our venue offers a cool respite from the heat and access to bathroom facilities during the NYC Pride March 2024.
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Center Works Open House
Thursday, July 11
4-7 p.m.
Come learn about Center Works, the Center's Career support program over food, free clothing, a name change clinic, HIV testing, and more!
In partnership with Common Project, NYC Legal Services, and Hispanic Federation
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**Art Exhibitions You Can't Miss!
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World Refugee Day, New York Celebrates
Today at 6 p.m.!
This exhibition provides an invaluable opportunity for the public to engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate diversity, and support the integration of LGBTQ+ refugees into our community.
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Young Lesbians, On Selfhood
On View through June 30, 2024
This group exhibition, representing thirty-five young Lesbians, produces a narrative that represents the history, ingenuity, joy, and creativity of multiple marginalized young Lesbians.
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**LGBTQ+ Families
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Family Therapy
For families with children ages 5+
The Center provides non-judgmental, affirming support for families navigating a child’s coming out process and developing identity. Up to 6 months of free and confidential support.
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Family Programming at Pride Pitstop
Sunday, June 30
11-2 p.m.
Smile for the camera with our photo booth, eat yummy snacks, grab fun giveaway bags, have fun with our coloring books and table games, and enjoy our storytime and theater performance!
12 p.m.- Frog & Peach Theater presents "Tinkerbell"
1 p.m. & 1:30 p.m.- T’was the Night Before PrideReading with Joanna McClintick
2 p.m. -Born Ready The Story of a Boy Named Penelope by Jodie Patterson
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