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 [...]
By inspiring diverse youth to share their wide variety of artistic mediums with the community, we work to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive. After a long wait, The Queer and Trans Youth Marketplace is back! We are transforming our Lambda Founders Room and Community Room into a marketplace [...]
Amidst a wave of anti-transgender legislation being pushed through Republican controlled states, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center applauds the Biden administration's commitment to transgender people. These changes in guidelines and removal of barriers will improve the lives of transgender people in the region and across the nation. We implore [...]
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center celebrated the launch of its Welcome Home Campaign to support the purchase and renovation of a permanent home for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2020 the Center purchased and moved into its forever home in the heart of Sacramento’s Lavender Heights Community, with the help [...]
Want to volunteer but need to learn more before committing? Join us for our Spring Volunteer Mixer! Meet staff, volunteers, interns, and prospective volunteers and interns (like yourself) and enjoy food, mocktails, a DJ and fun! We will be discussing regular volunteering with the Center, and preparing for our two [...]
Please join us for the Welcome Home Launch of our Capital Campaign on Saturday, March 26, 2022, from 2 to 5 p.m. It's no secret that in 2020 your Sacramento LGBT Community Center moved into its forever home in the heart of the Lavender Heights Community on the corner of [...]
On Thursday, the Sacramento LGBT Community Center joined supporters, advocates, and elected officials at the California State Capital in support of Senator Scott Wiener's announcement of new legislation that will protect and grant refuge to trans kids and their parents who flee to California from states who are [...]
