Dear Kim, Obviously I’m a big fan of Pride – I’m proud year round but it’s nice to have a month of celebration for it. I was wondering – how did Pride Month start? I know it had something to do with the Stonewall Inn, but can you tell me more? Thanks,Proud History Buff Dear […]
CONTINUE READINGPride Month 2021 is here, and the Health Collective has tons of fun stuff planned! On June 4 at 7pm, MPowerCT will be tabling and attending a film at the CT LGBTQ+ Film Festival at Cinestudio. Sign up here – if you table, you attend the movie free! June 10 will be a live Zoom […]
CONTINUE READINGJune 4 is the opening night of the 2021 Hartford LGBTQ+ Film Festival at Cinestudio, hosted by OutFilm CT! To celebrate, MPowerment is hosting a movie night! We will be tabling at 7pm to tell folks about MPowerment and the Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective; folks who table can attend the film for free […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective will be hosting an HIV Testing Day Event on June 28 from 12pm-8pm. Know your status! Get tested! Tests will be by appointment only, so give us a call at 860-278-4163 to book yours. Knowing your HIV status can help you protect yourself and your partners, and get […]
CONTINUE READINGAnnouncing the 27th Annual HGLHC Queer Prom! It’s prom season, and HGLHC is ready to celebrate! Our 27th annual Queer Prom will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Here’s how we’re hosting a safe and fun prom event this year: First, like last year, there will be a LIVE DJ stream with DJ Omegatelik […]
CONTINUE READINGThis week we’ve got TWO exciting live virtual events! On Wednesday, April 28, we’ll be LIVE with Michael Reynolds, LCSW and outreach chair of the LGBTQ+ ministry at Hartford’s Franciscan Center. He’ll be speaking on his experiences with religion, past and present, as an LGBTQ+ individual. Learn more by clicking here. Then on Thursday, April […]
CONTINUE READINGOur rescheduled live event with Rev. Aaron Miller of Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford will be this Thursday, 4/22, at 6pm. Learn about Aaron’s experience with religion as an LGBTQ+ person, and how he chose to become a pastor. This will be the first in a series about LGBTQ+ folks experiences with religion. Learn more […]
CONTINUE READINGWe know you’ve been accumulating a lot of of useless stuff – oops! – we mean fascinating knowledge during your home quarantine this past year. Why not put it to use? Join the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective as we host our first ever Trivia Night. The questions will cover a number of categories, […]
CONTINUE READINGAs of today, April 1, 2021, all Connecticut residents ages 16+ are eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. It’s important to get vaccinated as soon as you can – the vaccine protects not only you, but the evidence shows it protects those around you as well. The more people that get vaccinated, the faster […]
CONTINUE READINGEVENT THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 AT 7PM Covering everything from AIDS to Zika, Park explores STDs on the cellular, individual, and population-level. She blends science and storytelling with historical tales, real life sexual escapades, and interviews with leading scientists—weaving in a healthy dose of hilarity along the way.This program is free to attend, though when […]
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