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

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

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

Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

255 Lark Street, Albany, NY

Sexversations for Her

Friday, January 23, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

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

Project Violet

Monday, February 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, Albany, NY

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Resource Fair

Friday, February 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

200 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202 | Albany Housing Authority Main Building - Community Room

BIPOC Pride Planning Committee Meeting

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

247 Lark Street Albany, NY 12210

Sexversations for All: Kinky Trivia Night

Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

76 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 | Waterworks Pub

Project Violet

Monday, February 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

247 Lark Street, 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

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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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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