Persad Center

02/26/2026

Dylan Mulvaney’s Broadway debut in SIX is a reminder of what happens when LGBTQ+ people are given space to dream out loud — and actually be seen. 🎭🏳️‍⚧️

Stepping into the role of Anne Boleyn in a show about reclaiming stories and owning your voice, Dylan’s moment is joyful, affirming, and deeply meaningful for q***r and trans communities everywhere. Representation like this isn’t about headlines — it’s about hope, belonging, and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically.

At Persad Center, we know how powerful it is when LGBTQ+ people are reflected as whole, talented, and worthy of celebration. Moments like this tell our community, especially LGBTQ+ youth, that their dreams are valid, their identities matter, and their joy deserves center stage.

Source: https://mygwork.com/news/dylan-mulvaney-makes-broadway-debut-in-six-the-musical

02/25/2026

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02/22/2026

02/21/2026

🇺🇸🏅 Watching Amber Glenn stand on that podium as a USA gold medalist is powerful for so many reasons — but especially because she is doing it as her full, authentic self.

Living openly can come with pressure. There’s the weight of expectations, public scrutiny, and sometimes criticism simply for existing authentically. That can absolutely impact mental health. But there’s also strength in honesty. There’s freedom in not having to hide. There’s peace in aligning who you are on the inside with the life you’re building on the outside.

Amber’s journey reminds us that mental health isn’t just about performance — it’s about identity, acceptance, and community. When athletes feel safe to be themselves, they thrive. When they are supported instead of judged, they soar.

Her gold medal shines bright — but her courage to live openly may be the most inspiring victory of all. 🌈✨

02/20/2026

💜 “What if your child’s truth is simply to be loved exactly as they are?” 💜

Jeremy Neves’ journey reminds us that acceptance transforms lives. When he chose love over fear, he gave his son the freedom to shine—and discovered the joy of embracing authenticity together. 🌈

At Persad Center, we believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves that same unconditional support. From childhood to adulthood, we provide services that nurture well-being, celebrate identity, and strengthen families across Western Pennsylvania.

Because love is not just acceptance—it’s empowerment. 🏳️‍🌈✨
Learn more about how Persad Center uplifts the LGBTQ+ community: https://www.persadcenter.org/

Source: The Rollercoaster Podcast hosted by Tyler Hall

02/20/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our partners at Pittsburgh Action Against R**e (PAAR) for the powerful shout out on tonight’s episode of The Pitt.

Moments like this shine a national spotlight on the critical, compassionate work being done every day to support survivors of sexual violence. Representation matters — and so does the message that survivors deserve advocacy, dignity, and unwavering support.

Thank you, PAAR, for leading this work and for continuing to amplify the voices and needs of survivors. We’re honored to stand alongside you. 💜

02/19/2026

🌈✨ “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation.” — Audre Lorde ✨🌈

On Audre Lorde’s birthday, we honor her courage as a Black le***an poet, mother, and cancer survivor who reminded the world that self-care is a radical act of survival. Her words echo across generations: rest, healing, and tenderness are not luxuries—they are lifelines.

At Persad Center, we carry this truth forward. We believe that caring for yourself, especially in a world that tries to wear you down, is powerful. Supporting LGBTQ+ communities across Western Pennsylvania, we provide spaces of safety, resilience, and love—because your well-being has always mattered. 💜

Discover how Persad Center uplifts and empowers: https://www.persadcenter.org/

02/18/2026

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02/18/2026

Black History Month is a time to honor brilliance, resilience, and the many ways Black leaders have shaped our world. It’s also a moment to uplift the Black LGBTQ+ icons whose courage and creativity pushed culture forward, often without the recognition they deserved.

From Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, who helped ignite the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement, to writers and artists like James Baldwin and Audre Lorde, whose words gave voice to truth, love, and liberation. We also celebrate trailblazers like Bayard Rustin, a key architect of the Civil Rights Movement, and Lorraine Hansberry, who reshaped American theater.

Their legacies remind us that Black history and LGBTQ+ history are deeply intertwined and that progress is built by those bold enough to live authentically and demand better for their communities.

This month (and always), we honor their lives, their leadership, and the generations they continue to inspire. 🖤

02/17/2026

🌈 Your health journey demands action! 🩺💙

Your first step? Knowledge. Persad is a proud partner with AIDS Free Pittsburgh www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org. Visit the link to see where to get tested or how to order a free, at-home HIV test kit.

Your well-being is non-negotiable, and your journey is our shared priority. Let's lead with love, empower with knowledge, and ignite change together. 🌈💪🏳️‍🌈