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

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

Sexversations for Him: Sides Can Be the Main Course


Thursday, December 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cafe Euphoria | 225 River St., Troy, NY 12180

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

Christmas - IOOV Closed

Thursday, December 25, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

New Year's Eve - IOOV Closed

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

New Years Day - IOOV Closed


Thursday, January 1, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Project Violet

Monday, January 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group


Thursday, January 8, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Life After 50 - Virtual


Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

Vibe Check


Monday, January 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Men’s Empowerment Group


Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - First Floor

Sexversations for Him: Body Count

Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 pm - 12:00 am

Bard and Baker | Troy, NY

IOOV Closed – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Monday, January 19, 2026
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Life After 50 - In-person


Monday, January 26, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

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

Vibe Check


Monday, January 26, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY - Second Floor

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


Tuesday, January 27, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting


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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

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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