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December 11, 2025
By: Tou Fong Lee, M. Ed In 1995, Diverse & Resilient began as a small yet visionary project inside Sinai Samaritan. At the time, LGBTQ+ health was rarely discussed in institutional settings, especially when…
World AIDS Day: Remembering, Honoring, and Recommitting to Care
December 1, 2025
Together, we remember. Together, we care. Together, we continue building a future rooted in health equity, dignity, and resilience.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Diverse & Resilient Cancels Annual Gala, Launches Digital Campaign, and Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ Communities
November 19, 2025
Date Release: 19 November 2025 Milwaukee, WI – Diverse & Resilient, Wisconsin’s leading organization serving LGBTQ+ communities of color, has made the difficult decision to cancel its in-person Red Ribbon Gala originally scheduled for…
Honoring Life and Legacy: Reflections for World AIDS Day
November 6, 2025
Every year, on December 1, communities around the world come together for World AIDS Day, a day of remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment. It is a day to honor those we’ve lost, uplift those…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Red Ribbon Gala & World AIDS Day Celebration
October 17, 2025
Date Release: 17 October 2025 PRESS RELEASE Diverse & Resilient Celebrates 3 Decades of Resilience with “The Red Ribbon Gala & World AIDS Day Celebration” For three decades, Diverse & Resilient (D&R) has…
Stronger as Peers: The Power of Community
February 24, 2025
The Peer Navigation Program (PNP) at Diverse & Resilient, lovingly shaped by the late Ronnie Grace, continues to be a vital resource for people living with HIV, ensuring they stay connected to the care…
Honoring Black History Month: A Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
February 7, 2025
Public Statement from Chris Allen, President & CEO February 7, 2025 As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize the resilience, contributions, and leadership of Black communities throughout history. From the fight against Jim…
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Wisconsin Schools
August 23, 2024
Statement from Diverse and Resilient President & CEO, Chris Allen Title IX is a federal law that has existed since 1972 to prohibit sex discrimination in education. This crucial law protects all students, including…
A Statement regarding WI LGBTQ History Project
July 22, 2024
Public Statement from Chris Allen, President & CEO Update – August 14, 2024: Diverse & Resilient has had a conversation with the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project regarding the recent situation. The discussion focused on…
Diverse & Resilient Mourns the Passing of Longtime Advocate Ronnie Grace
November 10, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronnie Grace, a cherished member of the Diverse & Resilient family, who left us on Thursday, November 9th, surrounded by loved ones. Ronnie,…
A Letter from President & CEO Chris Allen
October 20, 2023
Dear Diverse & Resilient Community, I am honored and excited to greet you as the new President & CEO of Diverse & Resilient. As I step into this role, I am reminded of…
Now Hiring: Summer Youth Intern
June 16, 2023
Summer Youth Intern Position Summary: Supported by the City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention’s Summer of Healing Award, the Youth Intern will examine the impact of community and school-based violence on LGBTQ+…