Welcome to In Our Own Voices, Inc. Serving the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People of Color, Our Friends and Families.

In Our Own Voices, Inc.

Serving the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender People of Color, Our Friends and Families.

Our Mission

Our mission is to work for and ensure the physical, mental, spiritual, political, cultural and economic survival and growth of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people of color communities.

BIPOC* PRIDE:

A month of events and activities that center the lives, experiences, and contributions of LGBTQ+ communities of color in the Capital Region (& beyond)!

The Haunted Haus Ball & Ambassador Contest

Our annual Halloween Ball and Ambassador Contest. Cash prizes available

Unity Through Diversity:

Our national LGBTQ+ BIPOC health, wellness, and capacity-building conference.

Upcoming Community Events

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, October 2, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, October 6, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Project Violet

Monday, October 6, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

National Coming Out Day

Saturday, October 11, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

National Indigenous Peoples Day - IOOV Closed

Monday, October 13, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

International Pronouns Day

Friday, October 17, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Project Violet

Monday, October 20, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Strike a Pose — PrEP Aware Week

Saturday, October 25, 2025
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sidewalk in front of 247 Lark Street in Albany, NY

Intersex Awareness Day

Sunday, October 26, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Life After 50 - In-person

Monday, October 27, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Hybrid and In-person at 247 Lark Street in Albany, NY

Vibe Check

Monday, October 27, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

The Haunted Haus Ball & Ambassador Contest

Friday, October 31, 2025
9:00 pm - 11:59 pm

The Desmond Hotel - Albany

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What We Do

Direct Services

Training & Technical Assistance

Policy & Advocacy

Emergency Assistance

Contribute to In Our Own Voices

Your donation will support annual programming and events that help inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate our diverse community. Together we can strengthen the voices of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender POC community.

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