Borderland Rainbow Center

Borderland Rainbow Center A LGBTQ+ community center. A space to grow together. Weekend hours are by appointment or for events. An LGBTQ community space where we can grow together.

We provide services such as therapy and support groups, but also educational and cultural workshops, social space, and a food pantry. Please contact us for more information. We are near the 5 Points Bus Depot and only 1/2 block off of Piedras at 2714 Wyoming Ave.

Happy quiet, chill Pride. 🌈💤Pride does not have to be loud, busy, or nonstop to be real. For some of us, Pride looks lik...
06/15/2026

Happy quiet, chill Pride. 🌈💤

Pride does not have to be loud, busy, or nonstop to be real. For some of us, Pride looks like rest, softness, staying in, protecting our energy, and celebrating ourselves in quieter ways. 🫶

If you’re feeling tired, overstimulated, or just not in the mood for big crowds this season, that does not make your Pride any less valid. You are still part of this community. You are still worthy of joy, belonging, and celebration exactly as you are. 💛

Let this be your reminder that rest is part of the journey too. A cozy Pride is still Pride. A gentle Pride is still Pride. A quiet Pride is still Pride. ✨

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Listen to this week’s Healing Arts from the Borderland Podcast 🎙️✨This episode features Luke Bugby in a conversation on ...
06/13/2026

Listen to this week’s Healing Arts from the Borderland Podcast 🎙️✨

This episode features Luke Bugby in a conversation on the arts of writing and film appreciation. Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 🎬📚

Some people carry the kind of presence, insight, and perspective that makes you feel like they’ve lived a hundred lives already — and when it comes to film analysis and appreciation, Luke Bugby is absolutely one of them. From silent films, to 90s TV noir, to newer films like One Battle and Hamnet, Luke shows up with curiosity, depth, and a point of view all his own. 💭🎥

This episode is full of thoughtful conversation, love for storytelling, and a real appreciation for the ways writing and film shape how we see the world. And yes — Luke also gives Aaron a real challenge in the long hair department. 💫

Tune in, listen, and enjoy this week’s conversation on Healing Arts from the Borderland. 💖

Special thanks to the Borderland Rainbow Center and Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) for supporting this project.

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Community Night T-Shirt Paint Party is back on! 🎨🌈✨Join us at The Center for a fun, colorful night of creativity and com...
06/11/2026

Community Night T-Shirt Paint Party is back on! 🎨🌈✨

Join us at The Center for a fun, colorful night of creativity and community as we decorate shirts and signs in a bright Neon Pride style. Whether you want to make something bold, playful, expressive, or totally over the top, this is your space to create, connect, and celebrate together. 💖

Come hang out, get crafty, and make something fabulous for Pride. No experience needed — just bring your creativity, your Pride spirit, and your good vibes. 🫶

🗓 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ Starting at 6 PM
📍 The Center — 2714 Wyoming Ave, El Paso, TX

Let’s make art, make memories, and make Pride even brighter together. 💫

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Trans people have always been at the heart of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights — and we owe so much to their courage, resista...
06/11/2026

Trans people have always been at the heart of the fight for LGBTQ+ rights — and we owe so much to their courage, resistance, and leadership. 🏳️‍⚧️🌈

In 1969, trans people helped lead the movement for our rights. Today, it is our turn to show up for them with love, action, protection, and solidarity. Supporting trans people is not optional. It is part of honoring our history, our community, and our future. ✨

We cannot celebrate Pride while staying silent about anti-trans violence, discrimination, and erasure. Pride means standing with trans people, fighting for trans rights, and making sure trans joy, safety, and liberation are protected every single day. 🫶

Protect trans lives. Defend trans rights. Celebrate trans people. Always. 💖

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12 reasons why we still need Pride 🌈By Pride is not extra. Pride is not outdated. Pride is not unnecessary.We still nee...
06/10/2026

12 reasons why we still need Pride 🌈

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Pride is not extra. Pride is not outdated. Pride is not unnecessary.

We still need Pride because our rights are still being debated. Because LGBTQIA+ youth still need resources, safety, and support. Because not everyone can come out safely. Because trans people are still being targeted by violence. Because visibility changes hearts. Because our elders deserve to be remembered. Because community saves lives. Because Pride is global. Because many q***r people are still fighting just to survive. Because not all q***r people are celebrated as they should be. Because equality is not the same as acceptance. And because we are not ashamed. 🫶

Pride is protest, remembrance, visibility, protection, healing, and joy all at once. It is a reminder that our community is vast, beautiful, and deeply connected — across generations, identities, and borders. It is also a reminder that while some people get to celebrate, others are still fighting for safety, dignity, and the right to simply exist.

We honor the people who came before us, we show up for the people beside us, and we keep building for the people coming next. That is why Pride still matters. That is why it always will. 💖

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📚✨ Summer 2026 Healing Book Club ✨📚Join our FREE Summer 2026 Healing Book Club online and spend the season in community,...
06/09/2026

📚✨ Summer 2026 Healing Book Club ✨📚

Join our FREE Summer 2026 Healing Book Club online and spend the season in community, reflection, growth, and healing. 💖 This summer, we’ll be reading The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo, a book that explores emotional growth, compassion, inner awareness, and how to live more authentically, intuitively, and in harmony with others. 🌿🤲

Whether you’re brand new to healing spaces or already deep in your journey, there’s a spot here for you. And yes — with your registration, you’ll receive a FREE copy of the book! 📖✨

We’ll meet online every two weeks from June 12 through July 24, creating space to connect, share insights, and support one another from wherever you are. 💫

🗓 Book Club Schedule:
📚 1st Meeting: Friday, June 12 | 5–6 PM (Mountain Time)
Intros, Q&A, and collecting mailing addresses for your FREE book!

📚 2nd Meeting: Friday, June 26 | 5–6 PM (Mountain Time)
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📚 3rd Meeting: Friday, July 10 | 5–6 PM (Mountain Time)
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📚 4th Meeting: Friday, July 24 | 5–6 PM (Mountain Time)
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TBR = To Be Read, announced in the first meeting.

💻 The Zoom link will be sent the week of June 8th.

Please plan to attend the first meeting if you’d like the FREE book. We’ll use that time for introductions, Q&A, and collecting mailing addresses. It’s all part of helping create a safe, welcoming space before we dive into the reading together. 🌈

You only need to register once. After that, you’ll receive the Zoom link by email every two weeks through July 24.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/brcbookclub26
Or head to our bio for the link.
Or just scan the QR code on the flyer! ✨

06/08/2026

For nearly two decades, The Monsters Ball has been more than a Halloween party. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the belief that when we come together, we can make a real difference.

This year, we’re embracing the legends, the rebels, and the icons who dared to be unapologetically themselves.

✨ Save the Date
📅 October 23, 2026
📍 Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
🎟️ $100 per person

Every ticket, every bid, and every dance move helps raise funds and awareness for nonprofits that strengthen and enrich our Borderland community.

Costumes. Cash Bar. Live Auction. Music. Magic. Purpose.

Because the most iconic thing you can be… is someone who gives back. 💜🖤

A little reminder for anyone who needs it today 🌈✨You deserve to be loved, accepted, and celebrated exactly as you are. ...
06/08/2026

A little reminder for anyone who needs it today 🌈✨

You deserve to be loved, accepted, and celebrated exactly as you are. Pride has always been about showing up authentically, supporting one another, and creating spaces where people feel seen, safe, and valued. 💖

For so many of us, Pride has been healing. It has helped us unlearn shame, step into ourselves, find community, and imagine a future filled with more hope, joy, and freedom. If you’ve ever had to hide who you are, this is your reminder that you are not alone — and you never should have had to carry that by yourself. 🫶

Swipe through for a few gentle reminders worth holding onto today. Which slide spoke to you the most? 💫

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Address

2714
El Paso, TX
79903

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
6pm - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10pm - 5:30pm

Telephone

+19152634623

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