Health & Wellness, Policy & Advocacy The Center Launches Weekly Rallies to Demand CHLA Restore Gender-Affirming Care The Los Angeles LGBT Center, in partnership with Lambda Legal, Gender Justice LA, FLUX, the TransLatin@ Coalition, REACH LA, and others, is leading weekly rallies outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to demand the hospital reverse its decision to permanently close its gender clinic on July 22. Join us every Thursday evening through July 17 […]
Policy & Advocacy Know Your Rights: Free Legal Clinics at the Los Angeles LGBT Center In today’s political environment, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is committed to offering accessible legal services that address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Our Legal Services team has set up a variety of legal clinics from now through April at locations throughout the city to help protect themselves and their families in times […]
Events, Transgender Stories Inside Trans Pride LA 2025 with Artists Tourmaline, Chella Man, and Roxy Rose (Photos) Trans Pride LA (TPLA) returned to take over the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus over the weekend, drawing over 1,300 guests to the country’s longest-running celebration of TGNBI+ Pride. This year’s event marked the 10th anniversary of the Center’s Trans*Lounge program, which serves the gender-expansive community with groups and activities to foster […]
Health & Wellness, Policy & Advocacy The Center Launches Weekly Rallies to Demand CHLA Restore Gender-Affirming Care The Los Angeles LGBT Center, in partnership with Lambda Legal, Gender Justice LA, FLUX, the TransLatin@ Coalition, REACH LA, and others, is leading weekly rallies outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to demand the hospital reverse its decision to permanently close its gender clinic on July 22. Join us every Thursday evening through July 17 […]
Policy & Advocacy Know Your Rights: Free Legal Clinics at the Los Angeles LGBT Center In today’s political environment, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is committed to offering accessible legal services that address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Our Legal Services team has set up a variety of legal clinics from now through April at locations throughout the city to help protect themselves and their families in times […]
Events, Transgender Stories Inside Trans Pride LA 2025 with Artists Tourmaline, Chella Man, and Roxy Rose (Photos) Trans Pride LA (TPLA) returned to take over the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Anita May Rosenstein Campus over the weekend, drawing over 1,300 guests to the country’s longest-running celebration of TGNBI+ Pride. This year’s event marked the 10th anniversary of the Center’s Trans*Lounge program, which serves the gender-expansive community with groups and activities to foster […]
Events Mariposas Sin Fronteras: Queerceañera 2025 Honors Lushious Massacr and Oliver Alpuche Hundreds gathered at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza on Friday, October 3, for the third annual Queerceañera (Queerce)—the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s signature celebration of queer Latine culture. This year’s event, presented by Wella Company, honored Lushious Massacr, Mexican-American drag artist and viral social media sensation, and Oliver Alpuche, founder of DTLA PROUD and […]
Events, Transgender Stories Late ‘AIDS Diva’ Connie Norman Celebrated as Fearless Pioneer of the LGBTQ+ Movement Following a screening of AIDS Diva: The Legend of Connie Norman at the Los Angeles LGBT Center on Sept. 14, a panel of activists gathered to reflect on Norman’s life and enduring legacy as a leader of the LGBTQ+ movement in Los Angeles. The film, directed by Dante Alencastre, tells the story of Norman’s time […]
Center Stories, Events LGBTQ+ Youth and Seniors Celebrate Triumph and Resilience at Center Graduation Ceremony The Los Angeles LGBT Center held its annual graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21 celebrating the achievements of youth and senior graduates from the Youth Academy and vocational programs. “This event is one of my absolute favorite parts of my job,” said Kevin McCloskey, Director of Community-Based Programs. “In the face of the federal government […]
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s 3rd Annual Queerceañera Honors Drag Sensation Lushious Massacr & DTLA PROUD Founder Oliver Alpuche Los Angeles LGBT Center’s 3rd Annual Queerceañera Honors Drag Sensation Lushious Massacr & DTLA PROUD Founder Oliver Alpuche — The Center’s signature Latine Heritage Month celebration uplifted joy, migration stories, and the boundless love symbolized by ‘Mariposas Sin Fronteras’ (Butterflies Without Borders). — Events Images Here Photo courtesy of Los Angeles LGBT Center | Kane […]
Los Angeles LGBT Center Names YouTuber Kevin Ninh Host of Models of Pride, the World’s Largest Free LGBTQ+ Youth Summit Los Angeles LGBT Center Names YouTuber Kevin Ninh Host of Models of Pride, the World’s Largest Free LGBTQ+ Youth Summit —This year’s Models of Pride returns to Hollywood for its 33rd year with workshops, resources, entertainment, and community celebration for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. — LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2025—The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s annual Models […]
The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Queerceañera Returns Oct. 3: Celebrating Latine Heritage with Viral Sensation Lushious Massacr The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Queerceañera Returns Oct. 3: Celebrating Latine Heritage with Viral Sensation Lushious Massacr The annual celebration is an inclusive spin on the traditional quinceañera and spotlights LA’s LGBTQ+ Latine community LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2025 — On Friday, October 3, the Los Angeles LGBT Center will host the third annual Queerceañera—Queerce, […]
