Black Services at The Center

11/03/2025

💜 You are invited to a Celebration of Life of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy (1946-2025), hosted by Tracie Jada O’Brien (she/her). We will celebrate Miss Major’s impact on our community and share stories of her leadership and resilience.

🎬 The Celebration of Life will be followed by a screening of MAJOR! This powerful documentary follows the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a trailblazing Black trans activist who paved the way for generations of transgender women of color. Hosted by Black Services and Project TRANS at The Center

When: Friday, Nov 14, 2025 | 5–7:30 PM
Where: The Center’s Auditorium
RSVP: bit.ly/majorfilm

07/10/2025

Whose World, Whose Home: Uncovering SD's Q***r Black Futures and Histories -
Attend this event on July 10th at 6:30 PM for an evening exploring Black Q***r San Diego history!
Community Historian in Residence Dr. TJ Tallie has spent the past year uncovering powerful stories of Black Q***r San Diegans from 1988-2002. His archival research examines how the community navigated and transformed the city during decades of profound change, drawing from activist papers, community newspapers, and firsthand accounts to highlight Black q***r voices in local LGBTQ+ history.
🎤 Featured panelists: Dr. TJ Tallie, Rayyon Robinson, Miki Vale, Jordan Daniels, Joshua Dunn, and Amber St. James.
Special guest Phyllis Jackson will perform selected readings from Marti Mackey’s writings.
🎟️ FREE tickets, limited seating – reserve your spot now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whose-world-whose-home-uncovering-sds-q***r-black-futures-and-histories-tickets-1422789243929?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

06/28/2025

✍️ https://bit.ly/2025-lgbtq-survey Take the San Diego LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment Survey by June 30th! This survey will help bring attention to the services and resources we need in our communities to support our freedom, equality, dignity, health, and well-being.

06/20/2025

💜 Join us on June 24 at 9am to urge the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to vote to pass the revised budget that includes funding for LGBTQIA-affirming housing!

On June 13, San Diego County publicized the revised recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, reflecting feedback from the public and Board of Supervisors. An allocation of $800,000 to support LGBTQIA-affirming housing services was included. Help us ensure this allocation remains in the final budget!

RSVP now: bit.ly/county-rsvp

06/20/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ Join us on Monday, June 23, to come together in community and hear about the Supreme Court’s U.S. vs. Skrmetti decision, how it affects our transgender and nonbinary youth, and where we go from here. This is an opportunity to connect with your LGBTQ+ community members as we navigate these uncertain times.

📆 Two separate events will be hosted on Monday, June 23, from 6-7pm—one at The San Diego LGBT Community Center and one at the North County LGBTQ Resource Center.

RSVP: bit.ly/post-skrmetti-rsvp.

06/18/2025

05/20/2025

👉 What’s happening at Your Center? Find out in our latest E-News!

✨ Celebrate our inspiring honorees at our LGBTQ+ Luminaries Lunch on June 13, 2025! Learn more at thecentersd.org/lgbtq
🌸 Join us at The Center on May 21 at 6pm for a screening of “There Are Things To Do,” an award-winning documentary about activist Urvashi Vaid.
🏠 Attend the County Budget Community Open House on May 22. Raise your voice to urge the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to protect LGBTQ+ housing.

- https://mailchi.mp/thecentersd/luminaries-honorees-2025

05/12/2025

05/09/2025

🌸 Join us for a screening of “There Are Things To Do,” an award-winning documentary that captures the essence of Urvashi Vaid’s activism and impact, on May 21 at 6pm at The Center.

As part of our API Heritage Month celebrations, this event will offer an opportunity to learn about Urvashi’s life and legacy at the intersection of the LGBTQ+ and API communities. After the screening, there will be a community discussion.

Admission is free, and we encourage you to bring friends and family!
RSVP: https://bit.ly/urvashi-film