Happy LGBTQ History Month! The Center’s National History Archive is a community-based archive that collects, preserves, and makes available to the public the documentation of LGBTQ+ lives and organizations centered in and around New York. Through our collections, we enable the stories and experiences of New York’s LGBTQ+ people to be told with historical depth and understanding.

Materials in the collections run from as early as 1878 to the present day, and are made up of a variety of media, including paper, scrapbooks, photographs, audio and video recordings, pamphlets and printed materials, posters and born-digital records. Holdings consist of personal papers created by individuals and records of organizations, periodicals, organization files and The Center's organizational records. Celebrate LGBT History Month by searching our archives today!

Perform at Transgender Day of Remembrance
 

The Center’s Annual TDoR event is a time to remember those in the transgender community whose lives have been lost to violence, marginalization, and prejudice. Join the event by sharing your personal reflections of hope, grief, solidarity, and resilience. Performances can vary, but there will only be five performance slots available to trans artists/performers/creators. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.ET.

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Women's Event 2024
November 1, 2024
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
The Ziegfeld Ballroom

Join us and celebrate our new CEO, Dr. Carla Smith’s, first time at this unique celebration of LGBTQ+ Women and impact. This year honorees are Keia Clarke, CEO of the New York Liberty and Dr. Renee Mclaughlin, National Medical Director, Cigna Healthcare.

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Did you miss DAF DAY? 
 

On Oct 10 The Center celebrated DAF Day, a new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds are used and who uses them. You can still support The Center and make an impact, and be part of the unprecedented generosity of DAF day by giving through donor advised funds. We're so grateful to everyone who fuels our life-enhancing and love-affirming work for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers! 

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Happy National Coming Out Day!
 

Coming out? Well, come on in! The Center's social support groups are safe, affirming spaces for all LGBTQ+ New Yorkers. Celebrate living your truth and the fullness of who you are while building community with others on the journey. 

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Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library Re-Launch Event
October 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Come celebrate the long-awaited re-opening of the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library at The Center with a panel discussion, light refreshments, and some hidden gems from the library’s collection! 

The event will include a panel discussion moderated by PPVR Library steering committee member and Parsons School of DesignAssistant Professor, Mev Luna. Panelists will include Emily Drabinski of the American Library Association, NYPL librarian, author, and activist Hal Schrieve, and New School Professor and author Dr. Gabrielle Williams.
 

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Center Families: Hispanic Heritage Month Family Fiesta
October 12, 2024
11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

El Mes de la Herencia Hispana reconoce los logros y contribuciones de nuestras raíces Hispanoamericanas, ofreciendo una oportunidad de aprender más sobre la diversidad y resiliencia de la comunidad Hispanohablante. Por ese motivo, The Center les quiere invitar a que se unan a nosotres a una tarde llena de cultura, sabor, musica, tradición, y comunidad para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con una Fiesta en Familia., el día Sábado, 12 de Octubre a partir de la 11 a.m. en The Center (208 W 13th Street New York, NY 10011)

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This Hispanic Heritage month honors the contributions and achievements of both Hispanic and Latin communities so everyone learns more about their diversity, and resiliency rooted in all Latin American countries. Join us for this unique opportunity full of culture, flavor, and tradition to connect with other queer and diverse families and communities to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Holiday Hours, Monday, October 14

The Center offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of the federal holiday. The building will be open from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. for regularly scheduled groups. Please check with your facilitator for updates on your group or meeting. 

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Save the Date: World of Red Ball 4

You're going to want to save the date for Friday, December 6 at 5:00 PM 'cause the World of Red Ball is back and this time, we’re taking you to the stars! The theme for our 4th annual World AIDS Day ball is A Red Space Odyssey. Icon NYC Father Yohon Tisci and International Father Will Chanel. Presented by Jean Paul Gaultier/PUIG.

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NewFest Film Festival: Screenings at The Center
October 18-20

Founded in 1988, NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film & media and the largest convener of LGBTQ+ audiences in the city. The iconic festival returns to The Center with an all new slate of LGBTQ+ films.

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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011
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