Masculine Identified Lesbians of Color Collective
ANNUAL CONFERENCE-GALA-AWARDS CEREMONY
COMING JUNE 2024
Vision
To build intergenerational bonds of solidarity between lesbians of color who are masculine identified (MI) or masculine of center (MoC).
Purpose
The purpose of the organization is to develop strategies to address the stigma associated with being a Masculine Identified (MI) or Masculine of Center (MoC) Lesbian of Color and to provide a sense of mental, physical, and spiritual harmony in living as one’s authentic self. The Masculine Identified Lesbians of Color Collective was formed for the purpose of creating and maintaining safe spaces for Masculine Identified Lesbians of Color to be themselves and to create opportunities to express one’s authentic identities, celebrating the varied expressions of female-bodied masculinity and attractions to women.
Mission
The Masculine Identified Lesbians of Color Collective (MILoCC) is a community and peer support organization. Formed in 2018, with headquarters in New York City, the work of MILoCC is to gather and create a formidable community of Masculine Identified (MI)/Masculine of Center (MoC) Lesbian women of color. To inspire our community to be proud of who we are, to support our community by providing informational led workshops, conversations, and events designed to celebrate the accomplishments of MI/Moc lesbians, to connect the lesbian community with valuable resources that address their needs. To collectively work with MI/MoC’s lesbians across the United States and beyond to provide safe and welcoming spaces where MI/MoC lesbians of color, same gender loving women of color, our friends, and allies are able to collectively congregate and fellowship.
We continue growing & providing valuable services to the community
Representing Intergenerational Cultural across the Diaspora
Membership & Community
LGBTQIA people deserve to live as their authentic self—and to have that freedom backed by equality under the law. Our goal is to promote visibility for the masculine identified/masculine of center lesbian of color community, along with their wives and partners, friends and allies.
Masculine Identified Lesbians of Color Collective's promise is to:
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Provides safe gathering spaces for the lesbian community, friends and allies.
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Respecting and encouraging all members of the LGBTQ+IA communities to live as their authentic.
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Offer platforms that amplify masculine identified lesbians of color voices.
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Make our events, workshops and programs accessible to all.
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Investing in the community.
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Support LGBTQ+IA led organizations and communities
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Empowering, educating, uplifting, embracing and supporting all members of the LGBTQ+IA community, friends and allies.
Support by Volunteering
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. The Collective events and programs are made possible by people like you. All volunteers must be 18 or older. Learn more about becoming a volunteer here.
PROJECTS WE SUPPORT
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING YEAR ROUND
Supporting the LGBTQIA+
We support organizations throughout the New York Metropolitan area including New Jersey, and beyond.
Intergenerational Learning Opportunities
We create programs that foster cross generational events for sharing and learning.
Supporting Growth
Our programs offer wealth management, financial coaching and awareness. We provide programming in support of individuals, families and couples.