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SONS, together with HER are part of the

I Am Working On Healingprogram.
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In My Mind Mental Health Conference

IMM Conference focuses on issues impacting the mental health of LGBTQ+ Black and peoples of color to collaboratively share knowledge and information among clinicians, academicians, community members, advocates, activists, and students.

Chapters located all across the United States

Black Queer & Intersectional Collective

This collective uses grassroots organizing and community outreach to promote the well being of all Black LGBTQ+ people in central Ohio.

Black Transmen

Aims for social and political equality for all Black transmen.

Black Transwomen, Inc.

BTWI has committed to empowerment, providing the trans-feminine community with programs and resources to help inspire individual growth and contributions to the greater good of society.

Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

The BTAC consists of a national advocacy center and affiliate state chapters.

As America’s leading national Black LGBTQ/SGL civil rights organization focused on federal public policy, NBJC has accepted the charge to lead Black families in strengthening the bonds and bridging the gaps between the movements for racial justice and LGBTQ/SGL equality.

National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network

Provides mental health services for QTPoC.

Its programs help increase the racial diversity within the gay rights movement. This is done by providing outreach and legal services to low-income and POC who do not identify as cisgender.

The Transgender District

The world’s first-ever legally recognized trans district, which aims to stabilize and economically empowers the trans community.

Transgender Law Center

Using legal expertise, this organization aims to protect the lives of trans, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary people.

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Black And Latino LGBTQ Coalition

This group aims to: advocate for equity in city and state funding for their membership, establish a community pride center in Harlem, secure senior housing, and secure protections for immigrants in the community.

Brooklyn); register at https://tinyurl.com/MHStrengthBuilding

July 2024 - IMM24 DRAFT Program Published

July 2024 - IMM24 Early Bird Registration begins

July 17, 2024 -Sons 10-week online group begins

July 19, 2024 - HER (Helping Everywoman Restore) 10-week online group begins

August 2024 - Black PRIDE Month

August 31, 2024 - IMM24 Early Bird Registration ends

September 1, 2024 - IMM24 Standard Registration begins.

Provides LGBTQ+ counseling, mental health evaluations, HIV/AIDS awareness, family assistance, back to school support, and a feed the hungry program.

Lavender Light

Although the group encompasses many ethnic and spiritual backgrounds, the choir provides a special ministry to black lesbians and gays.

This fund aims to post bail for LGBTQ+ people awaiting trial who are unable to post bail.

Fierce NYC

Increases power and leadership opportunities for young QTPoC in the NYC area.

G.L.I.T.S.

Approaching the health and rights crises faced by transgender sex workers holistically using harm reduction, human rights principles, economic and social justice, along with a commitment to empowerment and pride in finding solutions from our own community.

Gay Professional Men of Color (GPMC)

An organization that aims to provide respectful and positive spaces, where gay, bisexual, trans men, and questioning (“GBTQ”) professional men of color can come together with like-minded individuals.

House of GG

Creating safe and transformative spaces for community to heal, and nurturing them into tomorrow’s leaders, focusing on trans women of color in the South.

Check out black lgbt events happening today here. This fund provides alternative methods of travel that are deemed safer for this community.

Black Visions Collective

In Minnesota, the Black Visions Collective aims to dismantle unjust systems.

To Black Queer Youth — you are loved. Connect with your local community and discover events within your area.

Raising Awareness, Changing and Saving Lives

The Franz Fanon Lab at Queens College, CUNY, and DBGM, Inc.

present

“Community-Centered, Data-Driven Art: Research Findings and Performance-Based on the Same-Gender Loving/Black Gay Men’s Study.”

Thursday, May 8.

Trans People of Color Coalition (TPOCC)

Advancing justice for all trans people of color. We strive to facilitate intentional involvement by engaging Black gay men across the world and developing the capacity to rapidly respond to human rights issues, threats to mental and physical health, police brutality, immigration, and general well being.

GBGMC is building a movement that centers Black gay male identity and supersedes the limits that have been placed onto Black and LGBTI+ liberation.

They work daily to end poverty, health inequity, and racist housing and employment systems to improve the lived experience of transgender people. Our work is based in peace building, community education, public policy initiatives, empowerment programs and direct services.

Black Trans Travel Fund

Trans women of color often face extreme danger while traveling.

HER, together with SONS are part of the

I Am Working On Healing program. 2025 at 6:00pm EST

at CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Ave, Rm C201/C202,

New York, NY 10016

Brooklyn Community Pride Center and DBGM, Inc.

present

“LGBTQIA+ Wellness & Strength Building for My Mind”

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am EST

at Brooklyn Community Pride Center, 1561 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

DBGM is dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs.

The organization taps into the collective strengths and wisdom of professionals (academicians and clinicians) and supporters (advocates and activists) to address the issues affecting these communities.

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PROGRAMS

“I Am Working On Healing.”

SONS

DBGM partners with Vibe Therapy to host

SONS, a support group for gay men of color who were denied acceptance by their families, and who struggle with their mental health.

While the film celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2022, the themes and issues it raised remain relevant. They use cultural arts, wellness, and social justice programming to: support artists and artistic expression, promote health within a wellness model, and mobilize coalitions among groups marginalized by race, gender, and sexuality in order to enact change.

Anti-Violence Project

Offers bilingual programs that focus on ending violence for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are living with HIV/AIDS.

The Audre Lorde Project

An LGBTQ+, Two-Spirit, and Gender-Nonconforming People of Color community organizing center focusing on the New York City area.

Black AIDS Institute

Working to end the Black HIV epidemic through policy, advocacy, and high-quality direct HIV services.

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HER

DBGM partners with Vibe Therapy to host

Helping Everywoman Restore (HER), a support group for mothers and mother-like figures of color who lost sons to HIV/AIDS, suicide or other violence.

Provides support for those interested in promoting equity within these fields.

Reach LA

An organization working to engage and empower young LGBTQ people of color and their communities.

Redbone Press

RedBone Press publishes work celebrating the cultures of black lesbians and gay men, and work that further promotes understanding between black gays and lesbians and the black mainstream.

SNaPCo

Builds power of Black trans and queer people to force systemic divestment from the prison industrial complex and invest in community support.