GRIOT Circle, Inc.

They paved the way; now it’s our turn to support them.

For decades, LGBTQ+ elders of color have been at the forefront of the fight for equality. Today, on GiveOut Day, you can honor their legacy by making a gift to GRIOT Circle.

GRIOT Circle provides a vital lifeline, a safe space, and a chosen family for LGBTQ+ elders of color. Your contribution today directly supports essential programming that combats isolation, fosters connection, and provides critical resources to those who need it most.

Let’s ensure our elders age with dignity, joy, and community. Make your GiveOut Day gift to GRIOT Circle today!

Link to Donate!:
https://www.giveoutday.org/organization/griotcircle

Celebrate with us at our Pride and Juneteenth dance party!

Join us for a joyful celebration honoring those who came before us, those who are here today, and those who will come. This event brings together community, remembrance, and joy in the spirit of both Pride Month and Juneteenth.

Expect an evening filled with music, dancing, games, and special performances. Come ready to celebrate, connect, and enjoy a vibrant night of community and freedom.

Everyone is welcome to come celebrate with us!

Date: Monday, June 29th
Time: 4:00PM-8:00PM
Location: 25 Flatbush Ave, 3rd Floor

RSVP with Melissa Parke, [email protected]

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Tomorrow is , and we are asking our community to show up for LGBTQ elders of color. As we gear up for GRIOT Circle's 30th Anniversary this fall, we need your help to keep our momentum going strong in our new Brooklyn space. Every dollar raised today goes directly toward programs that uplift, support, and celebrate our elders.

Here is the link to donate!:
https://www.giveoutday.org/organization/griotcircle

Join us for a performance!

Sing for Your Seniors brings older adults together through live music, featuring familiar favorites, Broadway classics, and singalong songs.

Members are encouraged to sing, share memories, and connect through joyful musical experiences.

Date: Monday, June 22nd
Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM
Location: 25 Flatbush Avenue 3rd Floor
718-246-2775 (office)

Food will be provided.

Celebrate 30 Years of Brooklyn Pride!

Join as they celebrate their 30th Anniversary in partnership with the Brooklyn Borough President's Office at Brooklyn Borough Hall.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Brooklyn Borough Hall, 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

This special evening will honor three decades of pride, advocacy, and community while recognizing outstanding individuals and organizations that have helped strengthen and uplift Brooklyn's LGBTQ+ community.

Admission is free, but registration is required.
Register today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/brooklyn-pride-honors

We had such a wonderful time at the Brooklyn Museum last Friday!

In one of Dave Johnson’s previous classes, members had the opportunity to create their own hieroglyphic prints.

Last week, they were able to build on that experience by exploring both the Egyptian exhibition and the Tibetan exhibition at the museum. It was a fantastic day filled with learning, creativity, and exploration.

If you are interested in joining us for another outing like this, please contact our Program Coordinator, Melissa Parke, [email protected] for more information.

Join for Reclamation Day, a daylong gathering at 25 Kent in Brooklyn exploring the tensions, contradictions, love, and joy that shape these lands.

Through art, storytelling, and participatory installations across three zones: Reclaim, Repair, and Reimagine; it invites people to imagine their role in shaping the next 250 years.

The event features Joey Bada$$, Mato Wayuhi, and 40+ artists and organizations working on reparations, Land Back, guaranteed income, and baby bonds.

To Register:
https://events.humanitix.com/reclamation-day/tickets

Thank you to Pearls of Wisdom from DOROT for visiting us and sharing a beautiful story from one of their storytellers, Rebecca.

Pearls of Wisdom is an audition-based storytelling group composed of adults ages 60 and older, based at DOROT in New York City. The troupe crafts and performs personal stories that reflect their life experiences, cultural backgrounds, and lessons learned.

If you are interested in joining us for another performance like this, please contact our Program Coordinator, Melissa Parke, [email protected]

Join us in celebrating PRIDE Month with a vibrant Paint & Brush Party at BAM! Come for the art, stay for the rhythm, and celebrate love, creativity, and community.

Date: Tuesday, June 9th
Time: 11:00AM-2:00PM
Location: 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(BAM Peter Jay Sharp)
718-246-2775 (office)

Any additional questions or to RSVP, please email
Melissa Parke- [email protected]

Thank you, Aldo Cano Trevino from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for facilitating the Mental Health Resilience Training for our members.

Participants left with valuable tools and strategies to better manage stressful situations.

If you are interested in joining us for programming at GRIOT Circle, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Melissa Parke, [email protected] for additional information.