Bisexual Visibility Day

A celebration of lesbian visibility, history, and community power. From the 1950s bar scene to today's activism, lesbians have built a legacy of resilience, solidarity, and radical inclusion. This event honors that history—the fights for freedom, the chosen families, the symbols of resistance—and recognizes the ongoing work of uplifting all women, especially those from marginalized communities and our trans sisters.

National Coming Out Day (October 11) honors the anniversary of the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and the activists who founded this day in 1988. At Dallas Hope Charities, we gather to reflect on what coming out means today — acknowledging both its history as an act of visibility and resistance, and the real conversations happening now about safety, pressure, and what liberation looks like for all of us. A space to honor the complexity of our community's journey.

A community gathering to honor Matthew Shepard's life and legacy, hosted at Dallas Hope Charities. This annual day of remembrance brings people together to reflect on Matthew's story, celebrate the work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation in eliminating hate crimes, and reaffirm our commitment to dignity and equality for all people.

A moment to recognize and celebrate the vital work of LGBT community centers across the country — organizations that provide shelter, support, and community to LGBTQ+ young adults and families. Dallas Hope Charities is hosting this observance to honor the centers doing this essential work in our community and beyond.