The South Asian Lesbian & Gay Association of New York City (SALGA) serves to promote awareness, tolerance, acceptance, empowerment and safe spaces for sexual minorities and people of all gender identities, who trace their heritage to South Asia or who identify as South Asian. Our mission is to enable community members to establish cultural visibility and take a stand against oppression and discrimination in all its forms.  We pledge to encourage leadership development, provide multi-generational support, work towards immigration advocacy, address health issues such as HIV / AIDS, and foster political involvement in the interest of creating a more tolerant society.

Desi Out: Coming Out Stories from the Diaspora

Posted: June 5th, 2010 | Author: Shawn | Filed under: Blog | Tags: , , | No Comments »

The process of “coming out” is often touted as a landmark rite-of-passage in the queer person’s life. While it is often fraught with confusion and emotional struggle, it can be an empowering and cathartic experience. Meanwhile, reading other people’s coming-out stories can be life-affirming and inspiring.

So just in time for Pride season, we’re launching a series about coming out stories. Please consider sharing your story! To protect your confidentiality, the stories can be published anonymously on our blog. We will also be conducting video interviews at Queens Pride (June 6th), Brooklyn Pride (June 12th), and Manhattan Pride (June 27th).

If you are interested in participating, please contact Aastik (aastik@gmail.com).

Brooklyn Pride Parade

Posted: May 10th, 2009 | Author: Piali | Filed under: Blog, Events | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Come march with the the SALGA contingent in the Brooklyn Pride

June 13th @ 7:30pm - Prospect Park, Brooklyn

The parade route is along 15th St. - starting at Bartel Pritchard Circle on 15th Street and Prospect Park West by the movie theatre and finishes up at Lincoln Place and 7th Avenue in Park Slope.

Manhattan Pride Parade - Jun 28th

Posted: May 4th, 2009 | Author: Piali | Filed under: Blog, Events | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

Manhattan Pride Parade - Sunday June 28, 2009
Come and march alongside the SALGA Float - live Dhol player and Bollywood music!

Marching with salga at the pride parade!

Volunteering for pride: contact us at salganyc@hotmail.com to volunteer and/or to contribute to the pride festivities in any way!

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