In 1969 LGBT youth in New York came together to organize and create a safe space for people their own age. Gay and Lesbian Youth of New York, or GLYNY, continued as a youth run organization for youth until the early 2000s. Recently a group of alumni have formed GLYNY Again and started a scholarship program to give back to youth today. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
The Dyke March is a protest march, not a parade — we don't ask for a permit, because we have the right to protest. Thousands of dykes take over the streets every year in celebration of lesbians and to protest against ongoing discrimination, harassment, and anti-lesbian violence in schools, on the job, in our families, and on the streets. Here are highlights from the event.
The 4th New York City Trans Day of Action for Social & Economic Justice started at City Hall Park and march throughout the city to march for Social and Economic Justice. TGNC People of Color (POC) recognize the importance of working together alongside other movements to change the world we want to see. We live in a time when people of color, immigrants and poor people are disproportionately underserved, face higher levels of discrimination, heightened surveillance and experience increased violence at the hands of the state. The march spoke out about dismantling the transphobia, racism, classism, sexism, ageism, ableism, homophobia and xenophobia that permeates throughout our movements for social justice. Here are highlights from the event.
Hosted by Adam Sank, the Center’s half-hour TV show offers a full recap of Pride 2008 including highlights from Garden Party 25 with Lisa Fernandes from season four of Bravo’s Top Chef working the crowd and emcee Kate Clinton running the main stage; Pride celebrations in New Jersey, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Rally, the Center Kids Picnic and Folsom Street East; the Dyke March and the Day of Trans Justice; and the Pride receptions of the Manhattan and Queens Borough Presidents and the New York City Comptroller. This program is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
Over 2,300 guests attended the Center's Garden Party 25 on Pier 54. More than 35 restaurants participated in what has become the premiere LGBT tasting event in the country. Kate Clinton emceed from the main stage as Lisa Fernandes from Bravo's Top Chef worked the crowd. More than $280,000 was raised to benefit the services of the Center. Here are some highlights. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
On Saturday, June 14th the proud people of Brooklyn came out after sundown to celebrate Pride. Not even pouring rain could put out their Pride spirit. The Center was proud to be represented as a grand marshal with Board President Bruce Anderson. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
On Sunday, June 29th, The Center contingent marched proudly as a grand marshal in the Manhattan Pride March. Our theme this year was Meet Me at the Center and the float reflected the Center's presence serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of New York City for 25 years. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
On June 28th, 2008, the 20th annual Center Kids Pride Picnic took place. For the 7th year in a row the church of St. Luke in the Fields hosted the event in their garden. Kids, parents and many volunteers turned out for a what was a very fun afternoon of games, eats and playtime. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
In 1989, a unique installation of public art took place at the Center. Well-known and emerging artists were invited to create pieces celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots for what was called The Center Show. This year, as the Center celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, former Center board president David Nimmons and artist Gary Speziale recall the days when the exhibition was installed and take a tour of the building to find some the pieces that can still be found on walls, stairways and other secret hiding places. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
Here are some highlights from the AIDS Walk this May in Central Park with moving funny and moving testimonials from Team Center participants, along with upbeat footage of the walkers. More than $18,000 was raised to benefit the HIV/AIDS prevention and support services offered by the Center. Thanks to Team Center and you for your support. This video excerpt is from Out at the Center, a TV show of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of New York City. To see more episodes go to gaycenter.org/out. The show is made possible thanks to members of the Center and viewers like you. To find out more, join or donate go to www.gaycenter.org/support
