PGH EQUALITY CENTER serves as a bridge that promotes education, advocacy, and social justice for all LGBTQIA+ people and allies in Western Pennsylvania.
Learn About Our Programs
Jim Fischerkeller Library
Stop by and check out one of the nations largest libraries dedicated to LGBTQIA+ authors or on related subjects!
OUTrageous Bingo
OUTrageous Bingo is a monthly fundraiser for the PGH Equality Center and Shepherd Wellness Community. Click the link below to learn more about this one-of-a-kind event!
Coming Events
Check out our upcoming events. Head over to our Events page to see what’s happening.
What We Do
- OUTrageous Bingo
- Library
- Youth Program
- Teen Book Club
- Trans Potlucks
- Town Halls
The Biden Administration and LGBTQ+ Rights: What You Need To Know
January 14, 2021
Join Equitas Health Institute Lead Trainer Ramona Peel (she/her/hers) and Equitas Health Public Policy & Civic Engagement Manager Zach McCune (he/him/his) for a discussion of how the transfer of power to the new Biden Administration will impact LGBTQ+ rights across the United States. This webinar will include a detailed accounting of the state of LGBTQ+ rights, as well as and the legal and policy implications of the 2020 U.S. election. This is a free webinar, and will also include a Q&A session with Zach and Ramona.
Presidential Inauguration Livestream
January 20, 2021
View the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris via these livestream opportunities. Pre-Event fesitivities begin at 9:30am EST. Inauguration begins at 12pm EST. Government: JCCIC website, C-SPAN, White House Live Stream, White House YouTube Channel, Univision (Spanish language) Major News Networks: ABC News on YouTube, CBS News on YouTube, MSNBC on YouTube, FOX on YouTube, CNN on YouTube, The New York Times on YouTube, Washington Post on YouTube, NPR on YouTube
23rd Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
January 22-23, 2021
The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit, formerly the Summit Against Racism, is a 1.5 day conference dedicated to providing resources and spaces for community dialogues, sharing of strategies and experiences of organizing for racial justice, healing from racial trauma, and connections to social support services for all attendees. Our theme for 2021 is “Rise, Revolt, Repeat: Building Sustained Movements for Justice.”
Browse LGBTQIA+ Resources
If you have an LGBTQIA+ focus within your organization or are an LGBTQIA+ organization and would like to be listed among the resources for the PGH Equality Center, please fill out our Resource Form.
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Youth & Families
- Older Adult
- Trans and Gender Non Conforming
- Faith
- Entertainment
- LGBTQIA+ Businesses
- Fitness
- Non-Profits
- Sexuality
- Education
Get Involved
Looking for ways to get involved in the community? Check out our Get Involved tab or email info@pghequalitycenter.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities and Board positions.
Donate
The PGH Equality Center runs solely on donations from our community. Please donate through GiveLively, PayPal, and AmazonSmile. Text to Give: “Text “PGHLGBTQIA” to 44-321″
News
Stay up-to-date on the latest news and events going on at PGH Equality Center. Check out our news page to learn more.