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

Project Violet

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

21 1st Street, Fl 2, Troy, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Sexversations for Him: Am I Ready?

Thursday, August 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cafe Euphoria | 225 River St., Troy, NY

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, August 24, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Ask a Sexpert

Saturday, August 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

405 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12206

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, September 3, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Labor Day - IOOV Closed

Monday, September 7, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, September 10, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, September 14, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, September 17, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Project Violet

Monday, September 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

21 1st Street, Fl 2, Troy, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Game on and Get Tested

Friday, September 25, 2026
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Albany Public Library - Howe Branch, 105 Schuyler St., Albany, NY

Sexversations for Her

Friday, September 25, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

TBD

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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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