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October 10, 2026
Diverse and Resilient upholds one truth: the health and safety of LGBTQ+ communities cannot be separated from the conditions in which people live. Immigration status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity intersect in…
Remembering the life and legacy of Everett Marshburn
August 14, 2026
I’ve struggled to find the words for this one. Diverse & Resilient lost a longtime friend, champion, former Board Chair, and someone who believed deeply in this organization with the passing of Everett…
Trans Day of Visibility: Vital, Vibrant, and Visible
April 29, 2026
By: Tou Fong Lee, M. Ed On March 31, 2026, Trans Day of Visibility, we came together not just to be seen, but to feel seen. This photoshoot wasn’t about a single story or…
Holding D&R’s History and Moving Forward. Together.
February 3, 2026
By: Tou Fong Lee, M. Ed Diverse & Resilient is entering a period of transition; one shaped by love for our community, honesty about the moment we are in, and deep responsibility to the…
Diverse & Resilient: Thirty Years of Unbreakable Resilience
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…