The Center is committed to standing up against the atrocities perpetrated on Black people, to fight white supremacy and the system that protects white lives while devaluing Black lives, and with our collective voice, say Black Lives Matter.
Please reach out to blackservices@thecentersd.org for more information about how you can get involved in The Center’s efforts.
The Center continues to reexamine our organizational practices and expand dialogue with our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and broader community to center Black lives and engage more deeply in anti-racist work.
In August 2019, The Center held its first Town Hall for the Black LGBTQ community and informed by that, we started the first Black LGBTQ Community Advisory Committee which guides The Center’s strategies and steps to better serve and support our Black community. This group identified and outlined a set of Center priorities to better serve the Black community; this has guided our work for the past couple years, including creating Brave Space, a Black peer-led discussion group for LGBTQ folks of the Black and African diaspora to bond, connect, and share in community. While these are steps forward, we acknowledge that there is much more work to do. We recommit to doing more, including fighting for a San Diego criminal justice system that values Black lives.
We call on all San Diego organizations to join us in reexamining structures, hiring, policies, partnerships, vendors, and implicit and explicit bias that prevent us from creating a world where Black lives truly do matter. See below for resources for the Black community to connect with The Center and other ways to engage, learn, and give to support Black Lives.
The Center has signed on with other LGBTQ Organizations to Combat Racial Violence, voted on a new policy to no longer allow armed, uniformed law enforcement at Center facilities and events, and sent powerful messages in our E-news.
Grief and Loss Discussion Group ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Join us for a peer-led empowerment group for Black queer men (MSM). Topics with speakers include: living with HIV, normalization about sex, community mobilizing, dating, healthy relationships, spiritual awareness, self healing, and much more. **This group is intended for people who identify as Black men who have sex with men. We want to center those […] ...
Join us for our free game night of board games and cards at The Center! All are welcome to join us as we create a social space for our LGBTQ+ community. Games, pizza, and soft drinks will be provided. RSVP: bit.ly/sashay-you-play When: October 7, 2026 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Where: The Center’s Auditorium, 3909 Centre St. […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
Join us for a Free Legal Clinic with licensed attorneys who will provide free consultations monthly on a wide range of legal matters in a safe and affirming space. When: 2nd Thursday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: The Center’s Auditorium Contact: onduty@thecentersd.org The Center ofrece una asesoria legal gratuita cada mes con abogados que […] ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Join us for Serenity Yoga with instructor David Miranda, RYT. Come move, breathe, and find your balance in this inclusive and restorative class designed to support your well-being. Yoga mats are available. All ages and experience levels are welcome! When: Every Friday, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: 3909 Centre St. San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: For […] ...
Join a group for Black trans, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming folks to find community, discussion, and peer support. 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. When: 2ndt & 4rd Friday of each month, 6:15 – 7:45 PM Where: 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103 Contact: For more information on the group, please contact blackservices@thecentersd.org ...
The Center, Hillcrest Youth Center, South Bay Youth Center, and Behavioral Health Services offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Saturday, October 10th, and Monday, October 12th. We will resume operations on Tuesday, October 13th. ...
The Center, Hillcrest Youth Center, South Bay Youth Center, and Behavioral Health Services offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Saturday, October 10th, and Monday, October 12th. We will resume operations on Tuesday, October 13th. ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Join us for a peer-led empowerment group for Black queer men (MSM). Topics with speakers include: living with HIV, normalization about sex, community mobilizing, dating, healthy relationships, spiritual awareness, self healing, and much more. **This group is intended for people who identify as Black men who have sex with men. We want to center those […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
The Center’s Cyber Center has three computer stations available for free to members of our community, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm, excluding holidays. The Cyber Center is also open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, excluding holiday weekends. There is a 1 hour time limit per person, per day. We offer free printing for important documents, like tax documents, resumes, […] ...
Get your library card, check out one of the LGBTQ+ books from our vast collection, or get a recommendation from one of our library volunteers! Regular Hours: Open Monday-Friday, 10AM – 4PM For more information, please contact seniors@thecentersd.org or 619.692.2077. extension 147. ...
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