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QTBIPOC SUPPORT GROUP

QTBIPOC Support Group

QTBIPOC stands for Queer and Transgender Black and Indigenous people and People of Color. This community healing group is a safe, supportive space for queer people of color to share a meal together and build connections. Food is provided for free. We meet monthly on the last Wednesday of the month from 6-8 p.m., and dates may vary around holidays. The meeting is held down the street from The GLO Center at The Third Place, 416 W Commercial. 

For more information, email us at: info@glocenter.org

Upcoming Events

The GLO Market

What: The GLO Market supports local queer-owned businesses and resources. Started in 2023, GLO Markets aim to showcase local talent where patrons can purchase from over 20+ LGBTQIA+ artists, resources, and entrepreneurs.
When: Saturday, August 29 @ 12PM – 4PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

Banned Book Club

What: For September, we will be discussing “The Satanic Verses” by Salman Rushdie. It was published in 1988 and was viewed as blasphemy, leading to a fatwa against Rushdie by the Supreme Leader of Iran, resulting in several assassination attempts.
When: Sunday, September 13 @ 12PM – 1:30PM
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here: The GLO Center – 518 E Commercial St, Springfield, MO

GLO Youth to the Zoo

What:This is a free event for youth, and discounted tickets will be available for family members/guardians who wish to tag along. Permission slips are REQUIRED to attend. GLO must receive your signed permission slip by 9/11. 
When: Sunday, September 13 @ 1PM – 3PM
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here: Dickerson Park Zoo – 1401 W Norton Rd, Springfield, MO 65803