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 [...]
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 [...]
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center welcomes you back to Sacramento's biggest Drag brunch fundraising EXTRAVAGANZA, Mama's Makin' Bacon! This year the Center is turning up Mama's opulence to eleven and serving up looks, a beautiful breakfast, and classic mimosas in the gorgeous Memorial Auditorium in the heart of Downtown Sacramento. [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate trans visibility this Thursday, March 31 2022 at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center. Our all-ages Celebration will be from 3:30 - 8 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Gender Expression Presentation 4-5 p.m. Pin Button Making for Names/Pronouns/Flags/Creative Expression 5-6 p.m. Open Mic 6:30-8 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion Throughout the Day: [...]
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 [...]
