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From October 29 - November 2, 2025


Event photos of the "Unity Through Diversity" 2023 conference, hosted by In Our Own Voices

A National LGBTQ+ BIPOC Health Conference

Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity is our biennial health, wellness, and capacity-building conference for LGBTQ+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Hosted locally in Albany, NY, Unity Through Diversity offers participants the chance to enjoy workshops, panel presentations, and keynotes by activists and scholars from across the nation!

About

In 2008, In Our Own Voices, Inc. hosted our first LGBTQ+ BIPOC Health Summit. That year, over 150 scholars, administrators, activists, and students gathered to reflect on the status of health and wellness, substance use, spirituality, and political advocacy within the LGBTQ+ BIPOC community. By 2011, this statewide summit grew into a national conference: Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity! The purpose of our Health Conference is to lift up the voices of LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities, while promoting social justice, healthy sexuality, violence-free living, social activism, and safer spaces.

Join Us For Our 2025 Conference

Unity Through Diversity: The Power of Unity

Date: Wednesday, October 29 - Sunday, November 2, 2025
Location: at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY

Become a Presenter

We’re seeking dynamic workshop and panel proposals that center LGBTQ+ BIPOC voices. This is your chance to share your knowledge with scholars, administrators, and activists from across the country! Proposals must be submitted by August 1, 2025 in order to be considered. Culturally specific organizations and grassroots leaders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Attend the 2025 Health Conference

Early bird registration for our LGBTQ+ BIPOC health conference is now open! Students and young professionals are also able to register for the conference at a discount. Learn more and secure your spot today:

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Highlights From 2023 Conference

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