Center Stories, Events LA Forever: Sheryl Lee Ralph and CHLA’s Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Honored On April 26th, the Los Angeles LGBT Center and supporters gathered at the Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Hollywood gathered to honor two extraordinary champions: Sheryl Lee Ralph, who has stood with us since the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, a trailblazer in transgender youth healthcare. Their courage reminds us […]
Policy & Advocacy Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Supporting LGBTQ+ Survivors Through Education and Resources October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a critical time to spotlight an urgent and often overlooked crisis within the LGBTQ+ community: intimate partner violence (IPV). At the Los Angeles LGBT Center, we are deeply committed to addressing and ending intimate partner violence through two vital programs: Survivor Services and the National LGBTQ Institute on Intimate […]
Center Stories Introducing Center Ride Out: A New 3-Day Ride for the Los Angeles LGBT Center The Los Angeles LGBT Center is thrilled to introduce Center Ride Out, a brand new, three-day event building on the legacy of AIDS/LifeCycle. From April 24–26, 2026, hundreds of riders and volunteers will travel across Southern California—from L.A. to San Diego—in support of the Center’s mission. Center Ride Out is about more than miles—it’s about […]
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 […]
Policy & Advocacy, Transgender Stories Hundreds Gather Outside of CHLA to Protest Closure of Trans Youth Gender Clinic Since June, the Center alongside partners—Lambda Legal, Gender Justice LA (GJLA), FLUX, TransLatin@ Coalition, and REACH LA—gathered community members, advocates, and allies in a series of weekly rallies to demand that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) reverse its decision to shut down its Center for Transyouth Health and Development and Gender-Affirming Care surgical program. The […]
Events Senior Prom 2025 Catches Disco Fever: A Boogie Night to Remember (Photos) The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s beloved Senior Prom returned this year with a disco fever theme for a night of nonstop sparkle and soul. Hosted by the incomparable Page Person, the evening celebrated the love and resilience that have distinguished the LGBTQ+ community for decades. Now in its 28th year, Senior Prom has become one […]
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 […]
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 […]
Uncategorized The Center’s McDonald/Wright Health Services Building Debuts New Look, Streamlined Services After much anticipation, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has unveiled a newly renovated first-floor clinic at its McDonald/Wright Building—designed with community, comfort, and care at its core. The remodeled first floor now features a more efficient layout, as well as expanded exam rooms and newly created lab space to reduce wait times and make it […]
Events Golden Hour: Inside the Center’s 2nd Annual Queer AANHPI Night Market (Photos) Presented by Gilead Sciences and organized in partnership with the LA-based Mayumi Market, the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Hollywood campus was transformed into a glowing, high-energy night market for the 2nd annual Golden Hour: A Queer AANHPI Night Market—celebrating the unique intersection of queer identity and heritage in commemoration of AANHPI Heritage Month. This year’s event […]
Policy & Advocacy The Center Joins LGBTQ+ Groups Demanding Return of Wrongfully Deported Venezuelan Man On Wednesday, the Los Angeles LGBT Center joined a coalition of California-based LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and community members at a press conference demanding the safe return of Andry José Hernández Romero—a 31-year-old Venezuelan asylum-seeker who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration earlier this year. “Andry came to this country believing in […]
Center Stories, Events LA Forever: Sheryl Lee Ralph and CHLA’s Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy Honored On April 26th, the Los Angeles LGBT Center and supporters gathered at the Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Hollywood gathered to honor two extraordinary champions: Sheryl Lee Ralph, who has stood with us since the early days of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, a trailblazer in transgender youth healthcare. Their courage reminds us […]
Policy & Advocacy Los Angeles LGBT Center Mobilizes Statewide Advocacy Day to Defend LGBTQ+ Rights and Healthcare Access Amid the smoldering aftermath of the Los Angeles Fires and growing fears over future funding losses, the Center’s Advocacy Day is shining a spotlight on the very real consequences of political inaction—from shuttered clinics to the silencing of queer and trans voices across the country. Through legislative meetings, public rallies, and visible grassroots engagement, the […]
Events, Transgender Stories Laverne Cox Headlines ‘Trans Liberation Now!’ Rally at the Center to Champion Trans Rights On Saturday, April 5th, Emmy-nominated actress and activist Laverne Cox headlined a powerful afternoon of resistance and joy at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Trans Liberation Now! rally, joining hundreds of supporters, community members, and partner organizations in demanding justice, safety, and liberation for transgender, nonbinary, intersex, and gender-expansive people. Hosted at the Center’s Anita […]
Events Inaugural ‘Juice Box’ Centers Women’s History Month with Subversive New Look “Unlike anything I’ve seen before at the Center,” said one attendee of the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s latest community event, Juice Box. “So cool,” said another, “I wish there were more spaces like this for us.” A radical new take on Women’s History Month celebrations, Juice Box was an art- and pleasure-centric event showcasing the […]
Events, Health & Wellness Rest as Resistance: Highly Loved Centers Black Queer Community and Healing Thanks to the generosity of longtime community and Center advocate Anita May Rosenstein, February’s Highly Loved was not only a space for healing but also a vital relief effort for those affected by the Eaton Fire. With Rosentstein’s support, more than 100 wildfire relief kits—filled with personal care essentials, backup power units, and protective gear—were […]
Policy & Advocacy “Trans Youth Deserve Care”: Hundreds Rally Against CHLA Decision to Halt Gender-Affirming Care Not even rain could stop hundreds from gathering outside Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) on Thursday evening in a powerful demonstration against the hospital’s decision to halt gender-affirming care for new patients under 19. LA city councilmembers, advocates, medical professionals, parents, and community leaders stood together to send a clear message: Transgender youth deserve access […]
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 […]
Health & Wellness The Center Partners to Uplift LGBTQ+ Community Mutual Aid Resources The devastating wildfires that broke out across Los Angeles County have resulted in tragic deaths and caused unprecedented damage. In response, the Center has partnered with the LGBTQIA+ Community Fire Relief Mutual Aid initiative—a volunteer initiative—to support queer and trans households and businesses affected by the fires. According to a 2023 study at the University […]
