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)!

Jazz in July:

Our annual fundraiser gala featuring live music, silent and live auctions, and an awards ceremony.

Unity Through Diversity:

Our national LGBTQ+ BIPOC health, wellness, and capacity-building conference.

Upcoming Community Events

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 3, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

245 Lark Street Albany, NY

Fourth of July - IOOV Closed

Friday, July 4, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 10, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

245 Lark Street Albany, NY

Life After 50 - Virtual

Monday, July 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Virtual

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

245 Lark Street Albany, NY

Jazz in July 2025: IOOV's Annual Gala

Saturday, July 19, 2025
4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Loft 433 433 River Street Troy, NY 12180

IOOV Offices Closed

Monday, July 21, 2025
12:00 am - 12:00 am

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

245 Lark Street Albany, NY

Life After 50 - In-person

Monday, July 28, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Hybrid and In-person at 245 Lark Street in Albany, NY

Men’s Empowerment Group

Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

245 Lark Street Albany, NY

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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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