Wednesday, November 26, 2014

2015 OutWrite LGBT Book Festival

Save the Date!  the 2015 OutWrite LGBT Book Festival will take place 7/31 to 8/2, 2015..  #LGBT #Books #DC.  www.outwritedc.org   

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Giving Thanks at the DC Center

Reminder: If you don't have plans for Thanksgiving, why don't you make plans to join us!  Stop by the DC Center between 1PM and 6PM.  #thanksgiving #LGBT #DC   https://www.facebook.com/events/788103684582703/

Monday, November 24, 2014

Beaujolais Nouveau 2014

A big thank you to everyone who came out for the 2014 Center Women Beaujolais Nouveau Party.  Look for more pictures soon in Tagg Magazine.  A special thank you to Patrick Vanas, Maid to Clean, Tagg Magazine, Dr. Julie R. Enszer and Kimberly A. Sherrill, Esq., and Eileen Kessler / Omni Studio #LGBT #DC #women Follow Center Women at fb.com/centerwomen  

Monday, November 17, 2014

Thank You Leslie Feinberg

This summer at the OutWrite Book Festival we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Stone Butch Blues.  Since Leslie Feinberg could not be with us, we each wrote a thank you note.  Grateful for the opportunity to say one last THANK YOU to Leslie Feinberg.  You will be remembered.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Center Global LGBT Asylee and Refugee Dinner

The DC LGBT Center hosts a monthly gathering for LGBT Asylees and Refugees. A special thanks to Bukola Landis-Aina and Tonetta Landis-Aina for providing a fabulous meal! And thanks to Connor Wright who made the brownies! We gather monthly so if YOU would like to cook dinner for our LGBT Asylees and Refugees next month, e-mail centerglobal@thedccenter.org  Find out more at http://www.fb.com/centerglobal #LGBT #DC #Asyleess #Refugees

Center Global LGBT Asylee & Refugee November Dinner

The DC LGBT Center hosts a monthly gathering for LGBT Asylees and Refugees. A special thanks to Bukola Landis-Aina and Tonetta Landis-Aina for providing a fabulous meal! And thanks to Connor Wright who made the brownies! We gather monthly so if YOU would like to cook dinner for our LGBT Asylees and Refugees next month, e-mail centerglobal@thedccenter.org  Find out more at http://www.fb.com/centerglobal #LGBT #DC #Asyleess #Refugees

David Bohnett Cyber Center Upgrade

Today we install 6 brand new computers in the cyber center from @DavidBohnettFdn  Old computers to be donated to @casarubydc    

Friday, November 14, 2014

Beaujolais Nouveau!

Join Center Women on November 20th for our annual Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration.  Special thanks to Maid to Clean, Chef Patrick Vanas, and Tagg Magazine for their generous support. #beaujollais #DC #women #LGBT Get your tix now at thedccenter.org 

Screening of 52 Tuesdays Friday Nov 21st

Celebrate #Trans Awareness month with this @reelaffirmation screening of '52 Tuesdays' at @HRC http://www.reelaffirmations.org/52_tuesdays  

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Bisexual Roundtable Discussion: November 18th

Want to talk about bisexuality in a safe space? Join us for this peer facilitated discussion on November 18th: Info at: http://tinyurl.com/bitalkdc  #bi #bisexuality #pansexual #LGBT #DC

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

TONIGHT: Find Support in Your Employment Search

Jumpstart your Job Search! Job Club takes place every Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/dcjobclub #LGBT #Jobs #economicempowerment #gay #DC  

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Honoring our LGBT Veterans

A big thank you to everyone who came out today to honor our LGBT Veterans.  Learn more about Center Military on Facebook at http://www.fb.com/centermilitary #LGBT #Veterans #Pride #DC

DC LGBT Center Volunteer Orientation

Want to volunteer at the DC Center but don't know where to get started?  Save the Date.  Our next volunteer orientation will be on January 10th. Find out more at: http://goo.gl/xB8rTT  #DC #LGBT #Volunteers

Monday, November 10, 2014

A Wreath for our LGBT Veterans

A special thank you to FLOWERS ON 14TH who donated this beautiful wreath that will be used this Veterans Day as we honor our LGBT Veterans.  This years' service will be held on at 11:00 am at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE Washington, D.C. 20003. For more information on Center Military like them on FB at fb.com/centermilitary or follow on twitter at twitter.com/centermilitary. #LGBT #Veterans #Pride #DC

LGBT Fallen Heroes Fund

    The goal of the LGBT Fallen Heroes Fund is to identify and honor those LGBT Police, Firefighters, Military, and EMS that have given their lives in service to their communities and give recognition to their survivors. #LGBT #Service #DC #Veterans #FirstResponders 

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Center Military Veterans Day Reception

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Center Military Reception.  See more pictures on our Center Military facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/centermilitary  #LGBT #Veterans #DC

Friday, November 7, 2014

Saturday Happy Hour: Veterans Celebration at Cobalt

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at Cobalt for in celebration of our LGBT active, reserve, retired service-members, and veterans. We look forward to seeing you there! #CenterMilitary #AMPA #MPFC #OutServeSLDN  #LGBTFallenHeroesFund  #SPARTA #LGBT #ORAH #DC #Military #Community #Support

Thursday, November 6, 2014

What it Was

Reel Affirmations Presents "What it Was" in December.  In the aftermath of her sister's death and her marriage's collapse. Unable to face her mother, Adina finds herself in a fog, drifting through the days. Memories dissolve into the present as she tumbles through a series of intense, complex connections with a sexy, butch body artist, a young college student, and a former girlfriend. 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Service to Honor LGBT Veterans

Join the DC LGBT Center, Center Military, and our partners as we gather on Veterans Day at the grave of Sergeant Leonard Matlovich.  Held in honor of the LGBT men and women who have served the U.S. as soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and coast guardsmen. This years' service will be held on November 11th, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St., SE Washington, D.C. 20003. For more information on Center Military like them on FB at fb.com/centermilitary or follow on twitter at twitter.com/centermilitary.  


First Friday Trans Support Group

Join us this Friday for the Trans Support Group!  7:00 PM at the DC Center.  For more info follow us on twitter at twitter.com/centertrans or on facebook at fb.com/centertrans

Sunday, November 2, 2014

A Celebration of the Faith Communities that Open their Doors to LGBT People in DC

Chances are, your place of worship was not always welcoming of LGBT people, but thankfully, much has changed over the years.  Join Center Faith and the Rainbow History Project as we learn about and celebrate the welcoming congregation movement and hear stories of the brave women and men who made places like Westmoreland Congregational UCC and Riverside Baptist Church welcoming of LGBT people.  Join us November 16th at Westminster Presbyterian!  Follow Center Faith on twitter at @centerfaith or on FB at fb.com/centerfaith  

Know Your Rights Workshop

Thursday December 11th at the DC Center: This hour-long presentation covers criminal, civil, and Title IX/university rights of victim of crimes such as sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence, physical assault, and more. Our aim is to share rights with survivors of these crimes, while also equipping the general public with the facts in case they or a loved one ever finds themselves experiencing a violent crime. #survivor #hatecrimes #iPV #communityorganizing #change