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"I was honored to be a part of advocacy work at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center of New York and inspired by the spirit of the LGBT past, present, and future work towards equality. My experience opened my eyes to the work it took to get us here and to what glorious heights we will reach together."
-JD Ordonez
"We were thrilled to host these terrific young people who found themselves in our city to participate in this groundbreaking show. The Real World has a long and rich history of including LGBT people and people with HIV as cast members, and we are proud to be part of "Real World: Brooklyn's" success. However, the best part for us was having three terrific people, who care about the LGBT community; bring their enthusiasm and spirit to the Center. We were so moved to see each of them leave the Center with the knowledge that they had made a profound contribution to our programs and services."
-Richard Burns, Executive Director of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
Getting Real at the Center
The Center Hosts “Real World: Brooklyn” Roommates as Volunteer Interns
See photos from the Center's Launch Party at XES on February 11!
See the Center's Gender Identity Project on episode 9 of MTV's "Real
World." - watch it now!
Join the I'm watching the LGBT Community Center on the "Real World: Brooklyn!" on Facebook!
One of the biggest stars on this season of the “Real World” is your community center! This year, the Center opened its doors and welcomed three roommates of the “Real World” cast. Three out of eight roommates decided they wanted to pursue their passions through volunteer internships at the Center. For three months, MTV brought in their camera crews and captured the heart of the Center and uncovered why the three housemates would choose to spend so much of their time working for the vital programs offered by the Center.
Meet Sarah, JD, and Katelynn, and learn about their internships and how they volunteered at the Center's AIDS ride, Braking the Cycle.
Watch video and view photos of the cast at the Center!
Read press on “Real World: Brooklyn,” including a feature article on the Center in the Advocate.
Get ready for the new season by checking out the The Real World Brooklyn website and connect with the cast on IamonMTV.com.
Read the Center's press release, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center Hosts "Real World: Brooklyn" Season 21 Roommates As Volunteer Interns, or download photos!
Please check this page, gaycenter.org/realworld, regularly for updates!
Become a member of the Center today!
About the Interns
If you would like to speak with someone about the Center's involvement in the show, please contact cathy@rennacommunications.com or see the Press Information section.





