In response to the increased number of monkeypox cases being reported in Southern California, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is committed to providing up-to-date, factual, non-judgmental information and care during this evolving monkeypox outbreak. For up-to-date information, visit lalgbtcenter.org/monkeypox. As of July 6, there have been 42 probable and confirmed cases of this virus in Los Angeles (117 in California and 605 in the US) and all L.A. cases have occurred in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. For updated L.A. statistics, click here: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/monkeypox/. The virus is spread mainly during prolonged intimate contact. Most infections cause mild…
Author: Megan Phelps
The Los Angeles LGBT Center commends Governor Gavin Newsom’s final 2022-23 fiscal year budget, which includes $5 million for LGBTQ foster youth programming. The pilot program will require the California Department of Social Services (DPSS) to improve the child welfare system by providing affirming services designed specifically for LGBTQ foster youth. The services will be designed to address the barriers LGBTQ youth encounter in their interpersonal, familial, and community relationships due to their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE). “We are delighted that Governor Newsom has taken this important step towards creating an equitable foster care…
Following the decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, the Los Angeles LGBT Center issued the following statement: “The Los Angeles LGBT Center condemns the decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling would end 49 years of access to reproductive healthcare and critical protections for people seeking an abortion,” said incoming Chief Executive Officer Joe Hollendoner. “As the world’s largest provider of services to the LGBTQ community, we know access to abortion is basic healthcare for many members of our community.” The Supreme Court’s decision…
As Pride Month comes to a close, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will again host “Pride Picnic,” an old-fashioned community party that brings together the LGBTQ family and our allies to eat, drink, and be merry at the beautiful Hollywood Forever on June 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Benefiting the Center’s programs and services, this fun summer night features picnic space outdoors on the Fairbanks Lawn of Hollywood Forever, tunes by DJ Nico Craig, drag performances by Amber Crane and Lauren Banall, and vogue performances from Chauncey Dominique! For the youngsters—and the young at heart—there will be crafting…
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, June 16–18 the Los Angeles LGBT Center will once again host the annual Trans Pride L.A., one of the nation’s oldest and largest celebrations of the TGI/ENBY+ (Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex, Non-Binary & Gender Expansive) community. The festivities will take place at the Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza and Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Los Angeles. Admission to the three-day gathering is FREE. “After two years of virtual Trans Pride events, we are looking forward to the return of this joyous event to The Village and Anita May Rosenstein Campus,” said Gina Bigham, the…
“The world has lost a giant in the movement for LGBTQ freedom, justice and equality. After a valiant battle with cancer, Urvashi Vaid died today,” said Los Angeles LGBT Center CEO Lorri L. Jean. “I first met Urv in the early 1980’s when we were both young attorneys and lesbian activists in Washington, D.C. As we became friends and, eventually, colleagues, I admired her leadership and all that she accomplished, both within and outside of our movement—for queer people, for women, for people of color and against poverty. She continued her work to advance equity and justice until the very end. “I’ll…