Sacramento County released its findings from the 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count this past week. The number of people experiencing homelessness on a night in Sacramento County rose by 67 percent. According to results released by Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF). A total of 9,278 individuals experiencing homelessness were identified in [...]
The 1963 March on Washington was a collaborative effort between several landmark organizers from as many prominent civil rights groups. At the same time, the original idea came from A. Philip Randolph and the March’s keynote speaker is famously Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; the most vital coordinating force [...]
Sacramento had its Pride march in response to police raiding a gay bar in the twentieth century, but very little information about it can be found online. This knowledge gap is made all the more noticeable compared to other events. America has a long history of clashes between officers [...]
If you have had any exposure to Pride before, chances are you have heard the name Marsha P. Johnson before. But who was she? Why is her name everywhere? What does the P. stand for? Born right on the New Jersey and New York border, Johnson found herself in [...]
From Looney Tunes to Toy Story, cartoons have often bridged the gap between a fun viewing experience for the younger and older alike. This common ground can unite families and provide an enjoyable evening for all. Dead End: Paranormal Park continues that tradition. Created by Hamish Steele, Netflix’s recent [...]
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center condemns the Supreme Court of the United States' opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health which overturns the right to abortion. LGBTQ+ rights and Reproductive Justice are inexorably linked, and this decision will affect many LGBTQ+ people nationwide. Furthermore, the right to privacy which [...]
Every June, millions of people across the world celebrate the pride they have in their community and themselves. From a historical perspective, Pride month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Riots. On June 28, 1969, police raided New York City’s Stonewall Inn as part of an ongoing series of raids on [...]
Dear Friend: You heard about Ram, who received the gift of sight and a new outlook on life through our community resource navigation and mental health counseling. You also heard about Kat, who for the first time in her life received the gift of affirmation, housing, case management, and a new passion [...]
You'll hear lots of reasons to give as we approach Big Day of Giving. Give because you care. Give because it could have been you. Give to make the world a better place... How about giving something that you desired most in life but never got? Well let me tell you a story about Kat. Kat [...]
Sacramento LGBT Community Center Launches Campaign for a Permanent Home The Sacramento LGBT Community Center (the Center) formally launched its Welcome Home Campaign supporting the purchase and renovation of its permanent home for the LGBTQ+ community in the heart of Sacramento’s Lavender Heights. As of [...]
