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

Healing through Touch: A Massage Workshop

Sunday, March 29, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Men’s Empowerment Group

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

IOOV Closed

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

Project Violet

Monday, April 6, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Men’s Empowerment Group

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - Virtual

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

Virtual

Vibe Check

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Men’s Empowerment Group

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Project Violet

Monday, April 20, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Sexversations for Her

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

I Nourish Them, They Heal Me: Healing Workshop for Survivors

Saturday, April 25, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Troy YWCA | 21 1st St Troy, NY

Life After 50 - In-person

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

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

Vibe Check

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Men’s Empowerment Group

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

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

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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