A Place for Pride

Incredible things happen when you foster pride 365 days a year.

The Center, Flag by Travis MarkThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

The First Pride March

1970, one year after Stonewall.

Sale of The Center (1989)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

A place for community

The Center is a safe space for support, celebration and organizing.

Audre Lorde at The Center's Second Tuesday Lecture Series, 1986, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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LGBT Youth, 1989-10-02, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Vito Russo, Larry Kramer, Assotto Saint (left to right), 1987, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Quilt Project Workshop (1988-02-02)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

The Center Show Invitation (1989)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

ACT UP by Rich WandelThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

A place for history

The Center's archive documents and preserves LGBT history.

Marchers, Steve Zabel, 1985, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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March on Washington, 1993-04-25, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library, 1991, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Ashley Merriman advertises the Promote the Vote Event on July 6, 1996. (1996-07-06)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

A place for progress

The Center marches forward.

The Center 1998 Renovation TourThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

The Center under renovation in 1998.

March for Women's Lives, 2004-04-24, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Promote The Vote Promotional Materials, 2004, 2004, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Make Your Voice Heard in NYC Campaign Flyer, 2005, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Center Staff Holiday 2009, 2009-12, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Center Wedding Reception, 2011, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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George Takei at The Center’s Wedding Reception., Photo by Tom Sengel, 2011-07-24, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Edie Windsor, 2013-06-26, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Ribbon Cutting at The Center's Relaunch Celebration, 2015-02-03, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Think Coffee at The Center, Travis Mark, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Center, Lerner Auditorium, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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The Center Library and Archive, 2014, From the collection of: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
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Apollo - Pride InsideThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

 A place for pride

The Center supports and celebrates our community.

Tatiana - Pride InsideThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

"When I came to The Center I met a trans person for the first time, and a lot of my trans friends are my heroes because they live their truth every day and it's so incredible."

Paul - Pride InsideThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

"Having pride means being able to look in the mirror and be completely ok."

Leah - Pride InsideThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

"I am very involved in Center youth because I want to be the person to give youth that are not able to speak for themselves that voice. I want other youth to follow in my footsteps and know that their voice matters."

Pride Photo Booth at The Center (2016)The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

Cycle for the CauseThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center by Travis MarkThe Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

A place for you

Visit us online at gaycenter.org or in person! Our doors are open 365 days a year. 

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