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LGBTQ issues are human rights issues. Members of our community come from all walks of life and are impacted across the inter-sectional spectrum. In order to serve our community we stay informed, active, and engaged in human rights of all kinds.

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From issues regarding immigration and incarceration to races and social class injustices, the strive for equality is paramount.

Our mission is to support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and build a culturally-rich LGBTQ community. We are committed to sharing the successes and struggles of all groups, whether they identify as LGBT or not.

While we share these news articles and personal updates, feel free to contact us if there is any way that the Center can help in our local community as well as abroad.

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 [...]

2019-05-22T16:08:15-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Latinx, Latinx, Resources|
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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 [...]

2019-04-18T18:05:56-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Resources|
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Trans Day of Visibility 2019

This Sunday marks the 11th annual Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV).   The International TDOV is an annual holiday celebrated around the world. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender & gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is still needed to save trans lives.   To commemorate the [...]

2019-03-29T15:34:08-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights|
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Center Staff Participates in PiT Count and Every Youth Counts

The Point-in-Time (PiT) Count, performed every other year, helps organizations that serve those experiencing homelessness, and could result in increased state funding. This year, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center was able to rally its staff and volunteers to be a force in the initiative to make sure every person was [...]

2019-02-01T13:27:07-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Resources|
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Make Sure Every Youth Counts

The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a proud participant of the Every Youth Counts Point-in-Time (PiT) Count in our region this month. We have staff involved in organizing services, volunteers and donations as we speak and we would love for our community to get more involved if they are [...]

2019-01-16T13:08:56-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, LGBT Events|
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How Precision Health Can Help The LGBTQ+ Community

Over the years, most medical trials and studies have not taken into account the diversity of the general population and the unique genetic, environmental, and cultural variations that exist across the country. In fact, most studies and clinical trials have centered around the average white male. Many people living in the [...]

2019-01-10T09:28:15-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Resources|
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The Swearing in of Gavin Newsom Places Youth, LGBTQ+ into the Forefront

Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday as California’s 40th governor and he specifically highlighted the need to improve the lives of our youth, our folks experiencing homelessness and the LGBTQ+ community. “So 15 years ago, when I was a new mayor and I heard politicians in Washington sneering at [...]

2019-01-08T12:42:33-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, LGBT History|
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We Ask for Fair Treatment for LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers

We at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, join our fellow LGBTQ+ Centers to ask for fair and affirming care of asylum-seekers. Across the United States, people of all backgrounds are reacting with outrage in light of the Administration’s announcement that people who attempt to seek asylum outside of ports [...]

2018-11-16T12:29:45-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights|
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Transgender Awareness Week: Being a Better Ally

As we head into Transgender Awareness Week, it is critical that the entire LGBQ+ community commit to becoming better allies for our transgender family. We must hold ourselves to the highest standards and be the advocates of change so that the burden doesn't fall solely on the shoulders of [...]

2018-11-09T11:18:35-08:00By |Blogs, Human Rights, Resources|
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