Diverse & Resilient

06/19/2026

Notice of Office Closure: Friday June 19, 2026.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the long-overdue liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It stands as both a celebration of freedom and a reminder that justice has too often been delayed for Black communities.

At Diverse & Resilient, we believe that our collective liberation is deeply connected. Black LGBTQ+ people live at the intersection of multiple identities and have long been leaders in movements for justice, healing, and change. Our resilience, advocacy, and contributions as Black LGBTQ+ people continue to shape stronger and more inclusive communities for all of us.

Please note: Our Milwaukee and Appleton offices are closed today, and all services, including our warmline, will not be monitored. You may leave a text message, voicemail, or a safe callback number at 414-856-LGBT (5428), and our team will begin responding on Monday, June 29.

If you need immediate support to an advocate, please contact:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
SAGE LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

06/18/2026

Today, we’re honored to celebrate three staff members whose journeys continue to branch into different areas of growth!

Anthony Harris (he/him) is our new Manager of Program Operations. With over a decade at D&R, Anthony is part of the very foundation of many of our programs we have today. His leadership has shaped programs across Wisconsin and is a part of D&R's legacy!

Kristen Ramirez (she/her) serves as our Strategic Partnerships Manager, bringing years of experience and a talent for building authentic relationships. Her expertise in collaboration, coalition-building, and community engagement will help strengthen partnerships that advance our mission.

Tou Fong Lee (he/they) stepped into the role of Director of Community Programs after four years at D&R. Their journey has spanned youth engagement, HIV prevention and stigma reduction, and increasing organizational excellence. In many ways, this new role is a return to the heart of Tou Fong’s passion: being in service to community.

There’s one detail that makes this moment especially meaningful: all three of these leaders began their D&R journey in our youth program!

Learn more about them here: https://www.diverseandresilient.org/who-we-are/staff/

06/13/2026

What an amazing evening at the youth Pride Prom hosted by Black, Q***r, & Brewing, in partnership with MCW and D&R.

We're far from Pride events being over. Stay tuned for more small town Pride events and celebrations this month!

06/11/2026

Happening tomorrow from 5pm to 9pm!

Get ready to step into your power and your full q***r joy at our FREE post-Pride prom made just for q***r young people!

When: Friday, June 12th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: NO STUDIOS, 1037 W McKinley Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
In Partnership with: Black, Q***r, & Brewing (Medical College of WI)

This is your night to show up, show out, and be celebrated! Here's what you can expect at our Pride Prom

-Glam picture wall moments
-Delicious appetizers
-Juice bar + mocktails (yes, the cute kind)
-Affirmation station (take your love with you)
-Live DJ spinning all the vibes
-Community, connection, and so much more

Dress up. Dress down. Dress like your highest self. Just come as YOU.

RSVP REQUIRED: scan the QR code in the flyer
Requirement: Ages 20 & under only

06/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who laughed, crafted, connected, and helped us create a living reminder of what Pride Fest is all about: community, belonging, joy, and being unapologetically ourselves.

Our community quilt started as a collection of blank squares and quickly became a colorful patchwork of stories, affirmations, hopes, memories, and a little bit of creative chaos. Watching the quilt grow throughout the weekend was a reminder that our community isn't built because we're all the same. It's built because we show up as ourselves and make room for one another.

Then, our very own Lorenzo, Director of Prevention Services, joined the pride parade with our partners at Holton Street Clinic & Brady East STD Clinic.

Thank you to our volunteers and to members of SHEBA for joining us again this year!

If this work reminds you of the kind of community you want to help build, we invite you to join the movement by donating here: https://www.diverseandresilient.org/get-involved/donate/

06/04/2026

Pride Weekend Update from Diverse & Resilient

We're trading our desks for glitter, community, and celebration!

Friday, June 5, our Milwaukee and Appleton offices will be closed while our team heads to MKE PrideFest. If you need us, come find us at the festival grounds! Stop by our booth and celebrate Pride with us. We're here until Saturday!

To support staff and provide time for respite, both our Milwaukee and Appleton offices will be closed for in-person operations on Monday, June 8. During this time, our team will have limited availability, and you may experience slower response times.

We'll be back in-person Tuesday 6/9. Happy Pride!

06/03/2026

Pride is all about celebrating and being your authentic self; and we want you to have an amazing (and safe!) time while doing it.

Whether you're heading to PrideFest with friends, meeting new people, or dancing the day away, a little planning can go a long way.

Check out our Pride Safety Planning Flyer for simple tips on staying connected, protecting your belongings, making empowered choices, and looking out for one another.

Direct & Real
Diverse & Resilient Appleton Room to Be Safe

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month!

We're excited to celebrate with our community at Milwaukee PrideFest this week! Stop by our booth in the Health & Wellness Area or the Youth Area (for youths 18 and under) on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7 to connect with our team, learn more about our programs and services, pick up resources, and celebrate Pride together.

We have a fun activity planned. Here's a hint! We're uniting stories together!

05/29/2026

Happening tonight!

Join us and friends for the "Families Fight Back Rally" at Wisconsin Ave Park (10300 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226) at 6pm!

05/27/2026

Get ready to step into your power and your full q***r joy at our FREE post-Pride prom made just for q***r young people!

When: Friday, June 12th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: NO STUDIOS, 1037 W McKinley Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53205
In Partnership with: Black, Q***r, & Brewing (Medical College of WI)

This is your night to show up, show out, and be celebrated! Here's what you can expect at our Pride Prom

-Glam picture wall moments
-Delicious appetizers
-Juice bar + mocktails (yes, the cute kind)
-Affirmation station (take your love with you)
-Live DJ spinning all the vibes
-Community, connection, and so much more

Dress up. Dress down. Dress like your highest self. Just come as YOU.

RSVP REQUIRED: scan the QR code in the flyer
Requirement: Ages 20 & under only