Gay District Discussion this Friday!

Join Gay District this Friday, February 6th, at @thedccenter as we are joined by Trent McGrath of the #EEOC to educate ourselves on our rights as minority employee's; in particular, those in the LGBT Community! Discussion starts as always at 8:30pm!  #gayindc 

Poly Discussion Group February 19th

This group is designed to be a forum for people at all different stages to discuss polyamory and other consensual non-monogamous relationships.  Join us February 19th at the DC LGBT Center at 7PM.  Find out more at fb.com/centerpolydc 

Women's Game Night at the DC LGBT Center

Girls, Games,  & Grub: Women's Game Night at the DC LGBT Center #DC #LGBT #Women 

Bisexual Roundtable Discussion

Join us for our next Bi Roundtable discussion on Tuesday February 17th at 7PM at the DC LGBT Center.  For more information, find Center Bi on Facebook at fb.com/centerbinet #bi #DC #LGBT

Rent U Classes Begin February 10th

Rent U classes are for men currently or formerly working in the sex industry. The first class kicks off on February 10th and the topic is Handling your Taxes.  For more info, visit: www.rent-u.com/

Genderqueer Discussion Group at the DC LGBT Center

Join us for our monthly Genderqueer DC support group at The DC LGBT Center for people who identify outside of the gender binary. Whether you're bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you're not 100% cis - this is your group!  Tuesday February at 7PM  at the DC LGBT Center.  Find out more at www.fb.com/genderqdc  

Reel Affirmations Presents Salvation Army

In our February Film Salvation Army, Abdellah Taïa tells the story of a gay Moroccan boy finding self-realization and personal strength within a society that shuns him. #LGBT #DC #Morocco #centerarts

LGBT Books to Prisoners

DC LGBT Center Board Member Eddy Ameen picked out a stack of books to donate to the LGBT Books to Prisoners Project which makes LGBT book and educational materials available to LGBTQ prisoners across the United States.  Find out more at www.lgbtbookstoprisoners.org  #LGBT #Books 

Sponsorship Opportunities with the DC LGBT Center

Download our 2015 Sponsorship Guide and learn about sponsorship opportunities with the DC LGBT Center #LGBT #DC: http://tinyurl.com/lhj33u9

Get Equal at the DC LGBT Center

We were thrilled to host a national gathering of Get Equal organizers at the DC LGBT Center this weekend.  Find out more about the group at www.getequal.org #LGBT #FullEquality 

Out in the Night this Friday

This documentary tells the story of a group of young friends, African American queer women, who experience harassment and violence in the seemingly gay friendly West Village neighborhood in NYC and end up being charged by the police for defending themselves and portrayed in the media as a 'gang'. Get your tickets now at: http://tinyurl.com/outinthenightdc#blacklivesmatter #LGBT #DC

Capital Pride Reveal Party

Pictures from tonight's @capitalpridedc Reveal Party.  Proud to be a community partner for Capital Pride.  #throwback #pride #DC #LGBT

Center Women Game Night

Center Women invite you to join them on February 2nd for GIRLS, GAMSES, & GRUB, a board-game night at the DC Center! Find out more at: http://www.fb.com/events/494022327407575 #LBT #Women #DC #GAMES

Congrats to Sheila Alexander-Reid and Terrance Laney

Congrats to Sheila Alexander-Reid, the new Director of the Mayor's Office of LGBT Affairs.  Sheila is pictured with Board Chair Michael Fowler and Executive Director David Mariner.  And congrats to Deputy Director Terrance Laney!  #DC #LGBT

Thank you Federal Triangles Soccer Club

Thank you Federal Triangles Soccer Club for your ongoing support of the DC Center.  We are honored to have a DC LGBT Center team in the league! #DC #LGBT  

Glamour, Glitter, and Gold

Save the Date!  The DC LGBT Center 10th Annual Oscar Gala takes place at Town on 2/22!  #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/yd5qbbx

Center Global Asylee Dinner

The DC Center hosts a monthly dinner for LGBT Asylees and Refugees.  It is an honor to be part of the process as they build new lives here in America.  Find out more about Center Global at http://www.facebook.com/centerglobal  #LGBT #Asylees #Refugees

International Deaf Leather at MAL

For the third year in a row we were able to host the International Deaf Leather Meeting at the DC LGBT Center.  #Leather #MAL #DC #LGBT 

Author Otis Randolph at the DC LGBT Center

Author Otis Randolph shared his book "Shadows Behind the Rainbow" on January 15th at the DC Center.  #OutWrite #LGBT #DC 

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Find the DC LGBT Community on Pinterest

Follow the DC LGBT Center on Pinterest at: http://www.pinterest.com/thedccenter/  #LGBT #DC

Save the Date: Capturing Fire

The nation's premiere LGBT poetry slam, Capturing Fire,  takes place June 5th through June 7th, 2015.  Registration is live at www.capturingfire.org

Find the DC LGBT Center on Tumblr

Check out the DC LGBT Center Tumblr Page: http://thedccenter.tumblr.com/ #LGBT #DC 

Reception for Roxana Olivas

Yesterday we hosted a gathering at @thedccenter to say goodbye to Roxana Olivas, outgoing Director of the Office of Latino Affairs (and advocate for the LGBT community!) and we welcomed the new Director.   

DC LGBT Center Meetup Page

Are you on Meetup?  Be sure to check out our page at: http://www.meetup.com/thedccenter/ #LGBT #DC 

TONIGHT: Improve your LinkedIn Profile

our weekly Job Club at the DC Center. We meet every Wednesday starting at 6PM and trained HR professionals can help you with your job search. next week we will be talking about improving your LinkedIn profile. http://tinyurl.com/mafbkqu   

DC LGBT Center Welcomes New Board Members, Officers

Congratulations to the new Board Members & Executive Committee members for 2015: http://tinyurl.com/qxsmypw 

Coffee & Conversation

Older LGBT Adults (and their friends!) are welcome to join us every Monday from 10 AM to Noon for Coffee & Conversation at the DC LGBT Center #LGBT #DC

#beHIVsure - free testing at @thedccenter

#behivsure - free hiv tests at @thedccenter this Saturday http://tinyurl.com/qjoc597 #LGBT #DC

Justice for Leelah Alcorn: January 10th

Justice for Leelah Alcorn and all trans and gender non-conforming people.  Rally Jan 10th: http://tinyurl.com/ovp44ew

Top Ten NYE Resolutions (and how to keep them)

See the top 10 resolutions people make for the new year and find out how the DC LGBT Center can help you reach your goals: #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/pyhjoa6

2015 Local LGBT Event Guide

Are you ready for 2015?  Make sure you have these local LGBT events on your calendar, and if we are missing any, please let us know #LGBT #DC: 

Trans Men of the World

Manuel Ricardo Garcia stopped by the DC LGBT Center for our first Friday trans support group.  He donated a copy of his amazing photography book, Trans Men of the World.  It is currently on display in the lounge #Trans #DC  Find out more at www.garcia-photography.com 

Improve you Linkedin Profile

If your New Year's Resolution is to find a new job, find SUPPORT in our weekly Job Club at the DC Center.  We meet every Wednesday starting at 6PM and trained HR professionals can help you with your job search.  next week we will be talking about improving your LinkedIn profile. http://tinyurl.com/mafbkqu

Resolutions for the LGBT Community in 2015

National LGBT Leaders shaire their 2015 New Year's Resolutions.   See the resolutions here: http://t.co/8aQlg2II64 #LGBTresolution

Proud to be a Member of CenterLink

The DC Center is proud to be a member of CenterLink, the national association of LGBT Centers www.lgbtcenters.org #LGBT #Community

Book Reading with Otis Randolph

You're invited to a book reading and reception with Otis Randolph, author of Shadows Behind the Rainbow - Info at: https://www.fb.com/events/1513038272298123/ #LGBT#Books #OutWrite

Volunteer Orientation at the DC LGBT Center

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

Out in the Night

This documentary tells the story of a group of young friends, African American lesbians, who experience harassment and violence in the seemingly gay friendly West Village neighborhood in NYC and end up being charged by the police for defending themselves and portrayed in the media as a 'gang'.  Get your tickets now at: http://tinyurl.com/outinthenightdc #blacklivesmatter #LGBT #DC

Wells Fargo Donates $1,000 to the DC LGBT Center

Michael Fowler, chair of the DC LGBT Center, received this acknowledgement from Wells Fargo.  Thanks to @wellsfargo for your ongoing support.  #LGBT #DC  

2014 Open Enrollment Ends On December 15th

Open Enrollment through DC Health Link for 2014 is ending soon! You only have until December 15th to get enrolled in a qualified health plan that will start on January 1st. The DC Center has a trained DC Health Link Assister that can continue to help you through the Open Enrollment period.  Find out more here: http://tinyurl.com/LGBTenroll

Ms. Earline Budd's Holiday Wish List

Trans Activist Earline Budd is requesting our help for about 15 of her clients that are Trans or Gay and experiencing homelessness or unstable housing this holiday season.  Pick up any of these items and drop them off at the DC Center on or before December 23rd.  #givingback #twoc #LGBT #DC

Ms. Earline Budd's Holiday Wish List

Trans Activist Earline Budd is requesting our help for about 15 of her clients that are Trans or Gay and experiencing homelessness or unstable housing this holiday season.  Pick up any of these items and drop them off at the DC Center on or before December 23rd.  #givingback #twoc #LGBT #DC

GLOV Holiday Party

Join GLOV for our annual Guardian Awards & Holiday Party December 16th: www.glovdc.org #LGBT #DC #HolidayHeroes #glovdc

Still Looking for a Job

Are you still looking for a job?  You don't have to do it alone.  Join us TONIGHT at 6PM at the DC Center for Center Careers #careers #jobs #DC #LGBT

Know Your Rights: This Thursday!

Thursday December 11th at 7pm 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

LGBTQ Mentor Information Night

Have you ever thought about being a mentor to an LGBTQ high-school youth in the District of Columbia? Here's your chance. The DC Center has partnered with Mentors, Inc. for a Mentor Information Night on Tuesday January 6th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the DC Center, 2000 14th St NW, Suite 105.#LGBT #Youth #Mentors 

Book Reading and Reception with Otis Randolph

You're invited to a book reading and reception with Otis Randolph, author of Shadows Behind the Rainbow - Info at: https://www.fb.com/events/1513038272298123/ #LGBT #Books #OutWrite 

Center Women Board Game Night

Center Women invite you to join them on February 2nd for GIRLS, GAMSES, & GRUB, a board-game night at the DC Center!  Find out more at: http://www.fb.com/events/494022327407575 #LBT #Women #DC #GAMES 

LGBT Community Kwanzaa Observance

Join us Saturday December 27th for the DC LGBT Community observance of Kwanzaa #LGBT #DC #kwanzaa Find out more at: http://fb.com/events/727146280702983/

Support Homeless Veterans

Join @centermilitary in supporting Homeless vets by donating at new or slightly used coat at @thedccenter #LGBT #Veterans #GivingBack #DC Find out more about Center Military at fb.com/centermilitary or twitter.com/centermilitary