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)!

IOOV Support Line:

Contact us for confidential support from a trained staff member

Unity Through Diversity:

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

Upcoming Community Events

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, February 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - In-person

Monday, February 23, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check

Monday, February 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Game On & Get Tested

Friday, February 27, 2026
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

21 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12210 | Albany Boys & Girls Club

Project Violet

Monday, March 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, March 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, March 9, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Vibe Check

Monday, March 9, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day - Testing Event

Thursday, March 12, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Troy YWCA, 21 1st St, Troy, NY 12180

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, March 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Project Violet

Monday, March 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Take Care Tuesday

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

247 Lark Street Basement, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - In-person

Monday, March 23, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check

Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, March 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

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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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