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.

20th Anniversary of 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)!

IOOV Support Line:

Contact us for confidential support from a trained staff member

Jazz in July:

Our annual fundraising gala on July 25th, 2026, featuring an awards ceremony, live music, and live and silent auctions.

Upcoming Community Events

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Pride Happy Hour Mixer at the Whiskey Pickle

Friday, June 26, 2026
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Whiskey Pickle | 409 Fulton Street, Troy, NY

Tarot in the Stars: An Out of this World Substance Free Event

Friday, June 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

miSci | Museum of Innovation & Science | 15 Museum Drive, Schenectady, NY 12308

Pride Under the Stars at Greenville Drive Inn

Saturday, June 27, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

Greenville Drive Inn | 10700 State Route 32, Greenville, NY

SexTRANSations LIVE with Dominique Jackson

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Instagram Live | @ioov245

Project Violet

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

21 1st Street, Fl 2, Troy, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Fourth of July - IOOV Closed

Friday, July 3, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, July 13, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Vibe Check

Monday, July 13, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

SexTRANSations LIVE with Dominique Jackson

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Instagram Live | @ioov245

Project Violet

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

21 1st Street, Fl 2, Troy, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Sexversations for Her

Friday, July 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Basement, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Jazz in July 2026: IOOV's Annual Gala

Saturday, July 25, 2026
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Loft 433 433 River Street Troy, NY 12180

Life After 50 - In-person

Monday, July 27, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check

Monday, July 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

SexTRANSations LIVE with Dominique Jackson

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Instagram Live | @ioov245

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

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What We Do

Direct Services

Training & Technical Assistance

Policy & Advocacy

Emergency Assistance

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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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