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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:Just for Today Meeting of NA
DESCRIPTION:Just for Today Meeting of NA meets on Saturday every week from 4-5:00pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/just-for-today-meeting-of-na-24/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:Queer ACA Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Queer ACA meeting is every Saturday from 4-5pm EST. Queer ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families). All Welcome. For more information\, you may contact queeracanyc@gmail.com
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/queer-aca-saturday-2/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
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SUMMARY:SALGA NYC Monthly Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:SALGA meets every 2nd Saturday of the month from 4-6pm. SALGA NYC's peer support group is a confidential\, safe space for self-empowerment of individuals and community building for those who identify as South Asian and LGBTQ. Note: This is a peer-facilitated group\, led by individuals who have been trained to lead support group discussions. Facilitators are not mental health professionals and are not qualified to give medical advice and/or crisis counseling. Contact info: salganyc@gmail.com
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/salga-nyc-monthly-peer-support-group-6/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
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UID:10032940-1781366400-1781373600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:OUTspoken Reading Series: Publishing Triangle Award Winners
DESCRIPTION:The Publishing Triangle’s OUTspoken Reading Series returns with a special panel comprised of 2026 award winners. Join us on Saturday\, June 13\, at 4:00 PM at The Bureau to celebrate The Publishing Triangle 2026 Award winners. \nRSVP HERE \nFeaturing: \nScott Hess – Ferro Grumley Award – Drought \nAchy Obejas – Audre Lorde award for Lesbian Poetry –The Boy Kingdom / El reino de los varones: Poems / Poemas \nLev AC Rosen – Joseph Hansen Award for LGBTQ+ Crime Writing – Mirage City \nSam Tabet – for their book\, Beyond the Lesbian Vampire: Reclaiming the Violent Lesbian in Contemporary Queer Horror \nJohn Birdsall – Amber Hollibaugh Award for LGBTQ+ Social Justice Writing –What is Queer Food? \nand hosted by Jim Berg – writer/editor\, Publishing Triangle board member
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/outspoken-reading-series-publishing-triangle-award-winners/
CATEGORIES:The Bureau (BGSQD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260614T072310Z
CREATED:20260105T192344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T072310Z
UID:10030222-1781368200-1781379000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Queer Tango Lessons
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to dance tango in a queer inclusive space! Beginner class 4:30-5:30pm\, Practice hour 5:30-6:30pm\, Intermediate class 6:30-7:30pm. $20 sliding scale\, no one turned away for lack of funds. Drop ins welcome. Email qpdnyc@gmail.com for details. 
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/queer-tango-lessons-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T072308Z
CREATED:20250910T172802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T072308Z
UID:10027183-1781373600-1781377200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:AA Women Together
DESCRIPTION:AA Women Together-Closed Discussion meets on Saturday every week from 6-7pm. Lesbian meeting/All women welcome
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/aa-women-together-91/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260608T192319Z
CREATED:20251224T072548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T192319Z
UID:10029879-1781373600-1781379000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:SLAA Saturday Beginners
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/saturday-beginners-25/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T072310Z
CREATED:20260614T072310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T072310Z
UID:10033227-1781373600-1781380800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Identity House Peer Counseling Walk-In Center
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a supportive space to talk about what you're going through? Identity House Walk In Center meets on Wednesday every week\, offering a free\, confidential peer counseling clinic. \n \nTrained volunteer peer counselors are available to listen and support you in exploring your experiences and identifying your needs. After your session\, you may receive referrals to mental health professionals or other supportive resources. \n \nThis service is open to anyone seeking emotional support\, whether you're struggling with coming out\, gender identity questions\, relationships\, mental health concerns\, or simply want a space to talk things through with someone who gets it. \n \nFor more information\, email info@identityhouse.org or visit identityhouse.org.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/identity-house-peer-counseling-walk-in-center-3/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T201500
DTSTAMP:20260614T072309Z
CREATED:20250910T172852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T072309Z
UID:10027235-1781377200-1781381700@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Recovery Dharma
DESCRIPTION:Recovery Dharma meets on Saturday every week from 7-8:15pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/recovery-dharma-95/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T204500
DTSTAMP:20260614T072308Z
CREATED:20250904T202502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T072308Z
UID:10026656-1781379900-1781383500@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:AA LAex
DESCRIPTION:AA LAex meets on Saturday every week from 7:45-8:45pm. The LAeX meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience\, strength and hope with each other in order that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. After the meeting many of us fellowship and go out for sober fun.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/aa-laex-24/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072321Z
CREATED:20250905T142418Z
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UID:10026725-1781380800-1781384400@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:SIR - CMA Topic Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SIR – CMA Topic Meeting meets every Saturday from 8-9pm EST. Sex positive identity\, right relationships. Crystal Meth anonymous topic meeting. This meeting's focus is on the shaping of sane and sound ideals for our future sex lives\, as outlined in step 4\, page 69 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is a closed meeting. For more information\, you may visit NYCMA.org.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/sir-cma-topic-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTSTAMP:20260413T192329Z
CREATED:20260413T192329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T192329Z
UID:10032076-1781427600-1781431200@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:DA/BDA Underearning\, Fear of Success & Vision Issues - 12-Step Lens
DESCRIPTION:DA/BDA Underearning\, Fear of Success & Vision Issues – 12-Step Lens
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/da-bda-underearning-fear-of-success-vision-issues-12-step-lens-15/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072324Z
CREATED:20250902T212551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T072324Z
UID:10026041-1781431200-1781434800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Boys Do Cry SLAA Men’s Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Boys Do Cry is a men's meeting of SLAA meeting every Sunday at 10am. Each week a speaker qualifies on their experience with a single step and shares are limited in focus to that step. This is a safe space for men to speak on their experience with sex\, love\, and intimacy.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/boys-do-cry-slaa-mens-meeting-86/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T192439Z
CREATED:20260611T192439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T192439Z
UID:10033030-1781431200-1781452800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) The Bureau Cafe
DESCRIPTION:An extension of The Bureau of General Services – Queer Division\, The Bureau Cafe is a queer-owned and operated space offering coffee\, pastries\, and snacks. The cafe is fully equipped with seating\, free WiFi\, and outlets\, making it the perfect spot to work\, meet friends\, or grab a drink or snack. \n \nOpen daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-the-bureau-cafe-14/
CATEGORIES:The Bureau (BGSQD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T111500
DTSTAMP:20260615T072322Z
CREATED:20251218T192435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T072322Z
UID:10029570-1781432100-1781435700@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Conscious Contact: An 11th Step Focused AA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Conscious Contact: An 11th Step Focused AA Meeting meets every Sunday from 10:15-11:15am. This meeting centers on the 11th step in Alcoholics Anonymous.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/conscious-contact-an-11th-step-focused-aa-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072315Z
CREATED:20250829T212340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T072315Z
UID:10025833-1781432100-1781436600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:DA & BDA: Recovering from Underearning\, Fear of Success\, & Vision Issues
DESCRIPTION:DA & BDA: Recovering from Underearning\, Fear of Success\, & Vision Issues meets on Sunday every week from 10:15-11:30am.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/da-bda-recovering-from-underearning-fear-of-success-vision-issues-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T124500
DTSTAMP:20260526T192340Z
CREATED:20251224T072503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T192340Z
UID:10029799-1781432100-1781441100@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with food? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) can help! FA is a free program based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). There are no dues\, fees\, or weigh-ins at FA meetings. FA is a fellowship of individuals who\, through shared experience and mutual support\, are recovering from the disease of food addiction. FA members are people of all ages from every part of the world\, people who were morbidly obese\, substantially underweight\, or even at a normal weight. Regardless of their size\, they were tormented by cravings\, dieting\, bulimia\, and/or an obsession with exercise. In FA they found hope and recovery\, and so can you.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/food-addicts-in-recovery-anonymous-24/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260608T192309Z
CREATED:20251015T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T192309Z
UID:10027621-1781434800-1781438400@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:CA Serenity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:CA Serenity on Sunday meets on Sunday every week from 11am-12pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/ca-serenity-sunday-22/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T121500
DTSTAMP:20260615T072323Z
CREATED:20251015T192352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T072323Z
UID:10027570-1781434800-1781439300@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Underearners Anonymous: Out of the Cave
DESCRIPTION:Out of the Cave UA meets on Sunday every week from 11-12:15pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/out-of-the-cave-ua-85/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T121500
DTSTAMP:20260608T192310Z
CREATED:20260103T072351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T192310Z
UID:10030152-1781435700-1781439300@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:CMA Sunday Solutions
DESCRIPTION:CMA Sunday Solutions meets on Sunday every week from 11:15am-12:15pm. Group suggested topics and round-robin sharing.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/cma-sunday-solutions-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072315Z
CREATED:20251108T072331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T072315Z
UID:10028495-1781438400-1781442000@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:AA High Noon
DESCRIPTION:High Noon meets on Sunday every week from 12pm-1pm. We are an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Seats are offered on a first-come\, first-serve basis\, with a strict capacity limit of 120. Email high.noon.sundays@gmail.com for more information.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/aa-high-noon-24/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260210T072435Z
CREATED:20260210T072435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T072435Z
UID:10031260-1781438400-1781452800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library
DESCRIPTION:Housed within the Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, & Transgender Community Center of Manhattan (The Center)\, the Pat Parker/Vito Russo Library is the only LGBTQ+ dedicated\, free\, circulating library in New York. The PPVR Library is committed to acquiring\, maintaining\, and making accessible a collection of literary\, artistic\, and intellectual works by\, for\, and about LGBTQ+ people. The Library promotes research\, exploration\, and discovery.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-pat-parker-vito-russo-library-18/
CATEGORIES:Arts and Cultural Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T072315Z
CREATED:20251119T072330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T072315Z
UID:10028840-1781440200-1781443800@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:CMA Outside the Lines
DESCRIPTION:CMA Outside the Lines meets on Sunday every week from 12:30-1:30pm. This is a special interest meeting for BIPOC individuals.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/cma-outside-the-lines-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T072310Z
CREATED:20260202T160508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T072310Z
UID:10030967-1781442000-1781447400@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Upstander Toastmasters Club
DESCRIPTION:Like to be a better public speaker\, leader\, presenter\, facilitator or a team player? Join our Toastmaster meeting for free. We take fun seriously!  \n \nWe are a non-profit\, inclusive\, diverse\, public speaking club that is dedicated to helping members become better speakers & leaders in a supportive environment. We are open to public and we welcome them to participate in our meetings as members.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/upstander-toastmasters-club-5/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T192349Z
CREATED:20251209T072502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T192349Z
UID:10029240-1781442000-1781463600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:(OPEN) The Bureau - Queer Bookstore
DESCRIPTION:The Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is an independent\, all-volunteer queer cultural center\, bookstore\, and event space in room 210 of The Center. We are open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/open-the-bureau-of-general-services-queer-division-214/
CATEGORIES:The Bureau (BGSQD)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T141500
DTSTAMP:20260616T192309Z
CREATED:20251110T192333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T192309Z
UID:10028664-1781442900-1781446500@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Meditation in Practice (Narcotics Anonymous Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Meditation in Practice (Narcotics Anonymous Meeting) meets on Sunday every week from 1:15-2:15pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/meditation-in-practice-narcotics-anonymous-meeting-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T151500
DTSTAMP:20260615T072323Z
CREATED:20250829T222327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T072323Z
UID:10025881-1781446500-1781450100@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:NA Serenity on Sunday
DESCRIPTION:NA Serenity on Sunday meets on Sunday every week from 2:15-3:15pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/na-serenity-on-sunday-24/
CATEGORIES:External Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T161500
DTSTAMP:20260519T192325Z
CREATED:20260309T151905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T192325Z
UID:10031609-1781449200-1781453700@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Codependents Anonymous - “CoDA Midtown West”
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the program of Codependents Anonymous\, please head to coda.org.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/codependents-anonymous-coda-midtown-west-14/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260615T072324Z
CREATED:20250902T212650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T072324Z
UID:10026093-1781449200-1781454600@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:Citylights SLAA/ACA Double Winners Thrivers
DESCRIPTION:Citylights SLAA/ACA Double Winners Thrivers meets on Sunday every week from 3-4:30pm.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/citylights-slaa-aca-double-winners-thrivers-56/
CATEGORIES:12 Step Groups
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192317Z
CREATED:20260603T192317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T192317Z
UID:10032941-1781449200-1781456400@gaycenter.org
SUMMARY:READING: The Night Of Swaying Grass
DESCRIPTION:R. Diskin Black reads from his new collection of memoir poetry\, THE NIGHT OF SWAYING GRASS\, and sits in conversation with author and activist Benjamin Heim Shepard. \nRSVP TO THIS EVENT \nBlack tells a story with his poetry of childhood loss and grief\, a story of coming of age and coming out\, a story of resilience and reinvention. From the death of his father when he was six years old in 1969 to his involvement in ACT UP decades later\, from the events of 9/11 to the COVID pandemic\, the 63 poems in this collection reflect all that was lost and all that was gained in the 63 years Black has so far lived. \n— \nBorn and raised in northern New Jersey\, R. DISKIN BLACK graduated with a BA in History from Lafayette College in Easton\, PA. He also went to law school\, but nobody wants to hear about that. He has been gainfully employed in the legal profession his entire adult life. He is the author of the novel “Zombie Scout: The Diary of Jack Sullivan”. He currently lives in New York City. \nBenjamin Shepard\, PhD\, is an Professor of Human Service at New York School of Technology/City University of New York. He received his Masters at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration\, PhD at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York\, and training in psychoanalysis from the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry\, Psychoanalysis\, and Psychology in their Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program. As a social worker he worked in AIDS housing settings from San Francisco to Chicago to New York\, where he directed the start ups for two congregate housing programs for people with HIV/AIDS\, as well as served as Deputy Director at CitiWide Harm Reduction.. \nMuch of Dr. Shepard’s scholarship is based on the ethnographic study of social services and social movements. He is the author/editor of six books including White Nights and Ascending Shadows: An Oral History of the San Francisco AIDS Epidemic (Cassell\, 1997) and From ACT UP to the WTO: Urban Protest and Community Building in the Era of Globalization (co-edited with Ron Hayduck) (Verso\, 2002). The latter work was a non-fiction finalist for the Lambda Literary Awards in 2002.
URL:https://gaycenter.org/event/reading-the-night-of-swaying-grass/
CATEGORIES:The Bureau (BGSQD)
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