One of the Capital Region’s most venerable and vital resources for the community of LGBTQAI+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. In Our Own Voices, Inc. has been providing programs and services to the community for a quarter of a century, and gloriously heading up the helm of that organization is the ever-fabulous Tandra LaGrone. With a warm and welcoming smile that ignites whatever room is lucky enough to have her in it, Tandra is one of those magnetic characters who draws all people toward her infectiously enthusiastic spirit. The sparkle and pizzazz of her personality is matched only by her prowess and power in making things happen. While she is working on preparations for the silver anniversary of IOOV, she also has her eyes keenly focused on this summer’s BlPOC Pride Celebration, with planning sessions taking place in the days and weeks to come. Visit their website here for more information. It’s always a joy to name someone I actually know as Dazzler of the Day – and knowing Tandra is a joy unto itself.
{The 25th Birthday celebration for In Our Own Voices, Inc. will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the State Room in downtown Albany. Tickets for this event are available here.}
