Is your battery running low?

Next time you're at the DC Center for a meeting you don't have to worry about your phone battery.    We've added this new charging station to make it to easy to charge all different types of smartphones  

#my2024 Starts NOW!

Packing Safer Sex Kits -and- talking about the future of our movement? You got it.  An important conversation started online at noon today.  It is called #my2024 and it is a chance for you to share YOUR vision for the LGBT community in the future.  Join us TONIGHT at the Green Lantern to volunteer and find out more.

Coming Out Discussion Group

The Coming Out Discussion Group will take place on Tuesday October 14th.  This is a peer-facilitated discussion group. It is meant to be a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so.  http://tinyurl.com/ComeOutDC  #LGBT #DC #ComingOut #NCOD

Poly Discussion Group at the DC LGBT Center

You're invited to the next Poly Discussion group, Thursday, October 16th, starting at 7:00 PM at the DC Center. This group is open to people of all sexual orientations and people who are interested in non-monogamy in both kinky and non-kinky relationships. #Poly #LGBT #DC http://tinyurl.com/polymeeting

Eddy Ameen Receives Award from DCCP Coalition

Congrats to DC Center Board Member and Youth Working Group chair Dr. Eddy Ameen.  Eddy received an award from the DC Concerned Providers Coalition for his work on a mentoring program for LGBT Youth.  Other Honorees included Dr. Sean Robinson, Mentors Inc, Ms. Patrice Ward (Department of Health), Ms. Rashida Carr and Ms. Jennifer Sinkfield (Children's National Medical Center), Nick Derda (Latin American Youth Center), Brittany Nash (Ryan White Planning Council/Institute for Public Health Innovation) #LGBT #Youth #DC

DC Queer Theatre Festival Presents: Kuchu Uganda

Kuchu Uganda is set in the spring of 2009, shortly before Uganda's legislature passed a bill making homosexuality punishable by death, the violence of homophobia destroys two households – one in Kampala and the other in an average American city.  Join us Saturday October 4th for a staged reading of this moving play.  Get your tickets at www.dcqueertheatrefest.org  

New Maybe Baby Class Starts

Considering parenthood, but don't know where to start, how to decide, or what to expect? MAYBE BABY is designed for prospective LGBT parents.  New 8 week class starts 9/28:  http://tinyurl.com/babyplanningDC

HIV Equal Photo Shoot in November

We are all HIV Equal. Join us for the Washington DC HIV Equal Photo Shoot on Saturday November 8th. Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/HIVequalDC #HIV #DC #LGBT #gayindc #HIVEqual

Reel Affirmations Presents: First Period 10/17

If John Waters were to direct a John Hughes film ... you would get this fun film! Reel Affirmations Presents 'First Period' on Friday, October 17th http://www.reelaffirmations.org/first_period #LGBT #DC #camp #movies #fun

Campaign of Hate with Michael Lucas

If you are willing o learn more about what's happening to LGBT people in Russia, plese join us on October 14th to see the groundbreaking documentary Campaign of Hate.  VIP Reception with producer Michael Lucas.  Tix at: www.reelaffirmations.org #russia #LGBT #DC #CenterGlobal  

Center Bi Roundtable Discussion at the DC Center.

Center  Bi kicked off their new monthly Bi Roundtable tonight at the DC Center.  Be sure to join us for the Annual Bi Pride Celebration on Monday September 22nd.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/BiPrideDC  #bi #internationalbiprideday #LGBT #DC 

Mentor Information Night

Tonight is Mentor Information Night at the DC Center.  Mentors are needed for LGBTQ Youth in DC.  Contact mentors@mentorsinc.org or call 202 595-3762 to learn more.

Gregg Shapiro Book Reading

Getting ready for the book reading with Gregg Shapiro tonight at the DC Center #outwrite #centerarts #chicago #lgbt #DC

Fall Reception this Thursday

Join us for the DC Center Thursday night as we honoree three exceptional people.  Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history by coming out to his students this year.  Sgt. Jessica Hawkins breaks barriers and builds bridges as an openly trans member of the Metropolitan Police Department.  Sterling Washington works every day at the Mayor's office to advocate for LGBT residents of the District of Columbia.  Join us on the beautiful rooftop of City Market at O Luxury Apartments to celebrate our progress, and another wonderful year for the DC LGBT Center.  Get your tickets at www.thedccenter.org

The DC Center Fall Reception this Thursday

Join us for the DC Center Thursday night as we honoree three exceptional people.  Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history by coming out to his students this year.  Sgt. Jessica Hawkins breaks barriers and builds bridges as an openly trans member of the Metropolitan Police Department.  Sterling Washington works every day at the Mayor's office to advocate for LGBT residents of the District of Columbia.  Join us on the beautiful rooftop of City Market at O Luxury Apartments to celebrate our progress, and another wonderful year for the DC LGBT Center.  Get your tickets at www.thedccenter.org

The DC Center to Honor Principal Pete Cahall

Wilson High School Principal Pete Cahall made history this year when he came out to his high school students at their annual pride celebration.  The DC Center is proud to honor Pete Cahall.  FInd out more about Pete at: http://tinyurl.com/petecahall #LGBT #DC #WilsonPride 

The DC Center to Honor Sgt. Jessica Hawkins

In a city where transgender individuals often difficulties with employment and a sometimes challenging relationship with the Police Department, Sgt. Jessica Hawkins made history this year, coming out as a Transgender member of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), breaking barriers and building bridges in our community. The DC Center is thrilled to honor Sgt. Jessica Hawkins.  Find out more at: http://tinyurl.com/jessica-hawkins

Sterling Washington to be honored at the DC Center Fall Reception

Sterling Washington is one of three honorees at the DC Center Fall Reception.  Find out more about Sterling's contributions to the LGBT Community here: http://tinyurl.com/SterlingLGBT #LGBT #DC 

LHP Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Awards

Congratulations to the Latino GLBT History Project for another wonderful Hispanic LGBTQ Heritage Month Reception.  See more pics on the Center Latinos page at www.fb.com/centerlatinos  #Latinos #Heritage #DC #LGBT

Fwd: New PrEP Shirt Benefits the DC Center

Alex Garner designed this amazing PrEP shirt.  Order one now and $8 from every shirt sold will go to support the DC Center #PrEP #HIV #DC #PrEPteeshirt.  Get yours now at: http://inktothepeople.com/marketplace/ink-detail/38762