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As the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, we want to create a region where LGBTQ people thrive. But more than that, we also aim to inform and activate our friends and family so that we can promote equality for all. Stay up to date with the latest happenings at the Center as well as LGBTQ and human rights issues internationally by checking out our regular blogs.

We want to make sure you know about all the services, events and legislation that matters most to you!

And feel free to reach out to us if you have any news that you think the Center’s community would find helpful — your voice matters to us.

 

Recognizing LGBTQ+ CEOs in Sacramento!

Too often, corporate boardrooms are largely filled with straight and cis-gendered folx. However, over the past years Sacramento has seen a rise in more LGBTQ+ executives challenging the status quo. It is inspiring to finally see representation from our business leaders who continue to advocate for inclusion and push [...]

2021-01-08T08:38:43-08:00By |Blogs|
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Strengthening partnership amid uniform controversy

Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento LGBT Community Center strengthen partnership amid uniform controversy  The Sacramento Police Department (Department) and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center (Center) have committed to strengthening their partnership through community engagement strategies intended to ensure the safety and dignity of all when engaging with law enforcement, including those who are LGBTQ. As part of the partnership, Department police officers, many of whom are LGBTQ themselves, will be welcome [...]

2019-06-25T12:32:12-07:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, LGBT Events|
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Meet the Grand Marshals for SacPride 2019

We are blown away that we received more than 5,400 votes in the poll to pick this year's Community Grand Marshal! Thank you to everyone that voted and shared the public poll. With such a strong showing, we are pleased to bring you three Grand Marshals this year that each have [...]

2019-06-25T12:21:04-07:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, LGBT Events, LGBT History|
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El Centro Comunitario LGBTQ de Sacramento lanza servicios bilingües para la comunidad hispano hablante y miembros Latinx

Para servir mejor a la comunidad LGBTQ+ que vive en la región de Sacramento, en El Centro Comunitario LGBT de Sacramento nos encontramos felices de anunciar el lanzamiento de Latinx Sin Fronteras, nuestro nuevo departamento de servicios bilingües, con una posición de tiempo completo y otra de medio tiempo en nuestro [...]

2019-05-22T16:08:15-07:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Latinx, Latinx, Resources|
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Meet the Pride Award Recipients

The Pride Awards Gala is fast approaching and we are ready to announce the four recipients for this year's event. You won't want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Meet the awardees and get your tickets today! Awardee: Jane Ama Mantey, Ph.D. [...]

2019-05-08T12:53:50-07:00By |Blogs, Donations, Fundraising, LGBT Events|
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Thank You For Being a Part of Big Day of Giving

Big Day of Giving was such a beautifully rewarding 24 hours of raising awareness and funds for our growing organization. Thank you for tuning in and joining us for Big Day of Giving 2019. We can’t thank you enough for your support! Yesterday, you learned about the Center, our [...]

2019-05-03T15:47:18-07:00By |Blogs, Donations, Fundraising|
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Exclusive sneak peek of our new STEP House on Big Day of Giving!

You're Invited to a "Sneak Peek" of Our New S.T.E.P. House on Big Day of Giving, May 2nd. Join us next Thursday, May 2nd for an exclusive sneak peak of our new 12-bed Short-term Transitional Emergency Program (STEP) service in celebration of Big Day of Giving. The most vulnerable in the [...]

2019-04-26T10:55:27-07:00By |Blogs, Resources|
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Lizzo is Coming to SacPride!

Sacramento Pride is proud to announce American rapper, singer, flautist, and songwriter Lizzo as the headlining entertainer for the SacPride Festival on June 9, 2019. The two-day festival is expected to see 18,000+ attendees both local and from nearby regions on this historic 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.   Lizzo’s musical style skirts multiple genres, [...]

2019-04-27T18:14:15-07:00By |Blogs|
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Call to action: Rocklin School District

Rocklin Unified School District (RUSD) School Board will be voting on adopting new textbook curriculum that complies with The FAIR Education Act (SB 48, Leno – signed into law on July 14, 2011) on May 1st and we need your help in supporting the adoption of this LGBTQ+ inclusive [...]

2019-04-18T18:05:56-07:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Resources|
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Exciting New Housing Program for LGBTQ+ Youth Proposed in Sacramento

Today the Sacramento LGBT Community Center announced a major expansion of its housing options designed to serve LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Later this spring and summer, the Center’s housing options will expand to offer a 12-bed Short term Transitional Emergency Program (STEP) shelter and pilot a Host Home Program [...]

2019-04-16T10:05:55-07:00By |Blogs, Resources|
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