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.
Upcoming Community Events

Sacred & Sensual: A Free Burlesque Class


Friday, November 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - In-person


Monday, November 24, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check


Monday, November 24, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Thanksgiving Day - IOOV Closed

Thursday, November 27, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Know Your Rights: Legal Name Change Informational Clinic


Monday, December 1, 2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

In-Person Location: 247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Project Violet

Monday, December 1, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group


Thursday, December 4, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Game On & Get Tested


Friday, December 5, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

YWCA - 21 1st Street, Troy, NY 12180

Holiday Jam Brunch

Sunday, December 7, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lark Hall | 351 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - Virtual


Monday, December 8, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Virtual

Vibe Check


Monday, December 8, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

Project Violet

Monday, December 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Ask-an-Attorney Series with Legal Aid Society of NENY

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
9:30 am - 1:30 pm

255 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Toys for Tots

Saturday, December 20, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

FUUSA | 405 Washington Ave, Albany, NY

Life After 50 - In-person


Monday, December 22, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check


Monday, December 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

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