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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Health & Wellness LA Wildfires: Emergency Resource Guide The recent wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County have upended lives, leaving many without homes, belongings, or a sense of stability. In times like these, access to reliable information and support is critical. This guide provides essential resources to help individuals and families recover, rebuild, and find the assistance they need. From shelter and […]
Health & Wellness ‘We’ve Always Existed’: Amplifying Intersex Voices on Intersex Awareness Day Intersex Awareness Day, observed annually on October 26, marks a crucial moment for visibility and advocacy in the intersex community. The tradition began in 1996, commemorating the first public demonstration by intersex activists in Boston, which aimed to challenge harmful medical practices and the erasure of intersex people. Today, the day serves as a platform […]
Health & Wellness Mpox Was Just Declared a Global Emergency There’s no increased risk to the U.S. population, but a deadlier strain of the virus is currently impacting countries in Africa.
Health & Wellness New Harm Reduction Vending Machine Provides Free Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips Free access to Narcan and fentanyl testing strips are now available at the Center’s McDonald/Wright location in Hollywood.
Health & Wellness “Care Should Never Feel Wrong”: How the Center Is Transforming Medical Care I often refer to myself as a “professional lesbian.” I say it because it’s funny and everyone thinks that lesbians are buzzkills. But I also say it because it’s true. I bring that part of my identity into my work because there’s no way around it—my sexuality is inherent to who I am as a […]
Health & Wellness RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestant Q Uplifts HIV Services at the Los Angeles LGBT Center RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Q joins the Los Angeles LGBT Center to uplift and highlight HIV treatment and prevention services.
Center Stories, Health & Wellness “Our Lives Matter”: Our Elders Raise Their Voices for Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day “We need to educate people. We need to help them understand that we are important, our lives matter.”
Events, Health & Wellness Los Angeles LGBT Center and AIDS/LifeCycle Honor World AIDS Day Drag superstar Valentina and the LA Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence honor lives lost and call for an end to stigma.
Health & Wellness Paris Hilton Makes Surprise Visit to the Center’s Youth and Senior Culinary Arts Students TV star and media personality donated sets of cookware to program students.
Center Stories, Health & Wellness Cynthia “Cyndi” Harrison Honored with Inaugural Sharon Franklin Brown Award for Employee Excellence, Celebrating 24 Years of Service Harrison has provided care to thousands as a nurse practitioner at the Center’s Jeffrey Goodman Clinic in Hollywood.
Health & Wellness Celebrating Bi Visibility Day: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Diversity On September 23rd, we celebrate the international holiday of Bi Visibility Day. Bi Visibility Day was created to recognize and celebrate the bi+ community. It originated in 1999 at the International Lesbian and Gay Association Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa after three bi+ activists, Wendy Curry, Michael Page, and Gigi Raven Wilbur saw the need […]
Health & Wellness There’s Never Been a Better Time to Try DoxyPEP With a nationwide shortage of syphilis treatment, DoxyPEP is a safe and effective way to prevent transmission of STIs.
Health & Wellness What You Need to Know About Hurricane Hilary The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, storm force winds, and potential flooding to Southern California.
Events, Health & Wellness Roxane Gay Celebrates Audre Lorde Health Program at WxW: ‘Care in the Truest Sense of the Word’ WxW: For Women. By Women. returned to the Center after four years with a keynote address by author Roxane Gay.
Health & Wellness Bridging Communities While Honoring the Diversity of AANHPI Month: Emiko Kenderes’ Journey at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Emiko Kenderes reflects on her journey as a mental health clinician and advocate for AANHPI inclusion.
Health & Wellness Mpox Resurgence: What You Should Know Mpox, formerly known as the human monkeypox virus, is an infectious disease that can occur in humans and some animals.
Events, Health & Wellness Center South Celebrates Three Years of Service in South Los Angeles Center South provides free and low-cost programs and services for the community of South LA.
Events, Health & Wellness LGBTQ+ Youth, Seniors, and ‘Drag Race’ Queens Celebrate Chosen Family at Inaugural Intergenerational Thanksgiving Dinner The Center’s intergenerational Thanksgiving celebration uplifts chosen family over a hot meal.
