NYC Gaymers Inc.

Shout out to Robert Tony Lopez and Raffy Regulus for repping the Founders, Board of Directors and Volunteer Leaders of NYC Gaymers and our mission. To us the “Y” in Gaymers means “You Belong!” #HappyPride #GaymerPride #YouBelong

We kicked off pride month with Gaymer Pride and we had so much fun! Check it out below. We are still planning one more event this month and sponsorships for future events are available. Turn your donation into joy! Reach out today [email protected] Want Gaymer Pride to come to your city? Reach out to [email protected] today!

Gaymer Pride 2024 is on Saturday June 1st at the Museum of Moving Images in Queens! Free to attend, open to all! For more info: http://gaymerpride.org If you're an LGBTQIA+ game dev or community group that would like to be an exhibitor, sign up ASAP https://lnkd.in/eX7CCYZP If you'd like to Sponsor NYC Gaymers and Gaymer Pride, https://lnkd.in/eZBEeu3H

Looking to meet or reconnect with other gay/bi/queer people living with HIV? Join Josh and Robert and some of our new friends from the comfort of your own home. NYC Gaymers and Positive Alliance are excited to partner for this relaxed, friendly, virtual game night. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8KpyAxp

Meet NYCG! Our board is comprised of many talented, intentional, and legendary community members ⭐️ Our first feature is none other than NYC Gaymers President, Raffy Regulus! “Black, Boricua, Non-Binary, and then some! The multitudes that create the Legend that is me, needs to be studied! But I’d be nothing without the communities that uplift me and believe in me. Thank you so much for believing in my belief in you! I love NYC Gaymers, where the Y in Gaymers means “You Belong”!”

🌈✨ Celebrating Black History Month with NYC Gaymers.! ✨🌈 This February, we honor the rich tapestry of Black history, resilience, and contributions to the gaming world. At NYC Gaymers, we believe in empowering gamers across all intersections of orientation, identity, expression, race, and ability. 🎮💖 🌟 Join us in recognizing the achievements, talents, and impact of Black gamers who have shaped the gaming landscape. From trailblazers to game-changers, their stories inspire us to create a more inclusive and diverse gaming community. 🕹️🔥 🚀 Our mission is to uplift and center our most marginalized community members through education, advocacy, and the creation of safer spaces. Let's continue working together to make gaming a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and celebrated. 🌐🤝 #BlackHistoryMonth #OfficialNYCG #YouBelong #EmpowerThroughPlay 🏳️🌈🎮

Join Robert and Team to be a part of some awesome things to come!!

NYC Gaymers joins millions of people around the world in observing #WorldAIDSDay. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this important day, which provides a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. Today is an opportunity to reflect and remember the more than 32 million people who have died from AIDS-related illnesses, the 38 million people who are currently living with HIV/AIDS and countless others around them who are affected by the impacts of living with HIV/AIDS. And let’s also celebrate the remarkable progress that has been made in the global response to HIV and AIDS, thanks to the efforts of scientists, activists, communities, and governments. NYC Gaymers recognizes that the fight is not over. HIV and AIDS remain a major public health challenge, especially for marginalized and vulnerable populations. Stigma, discrimination, and human rights violations continue to hamper access to prevention, testing, treatment, and care. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted essential HIV services and exacerbated existing inequalities. That is why NYC Gaymers renews our commitment to doing our part to ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. NYC Gaymers will continue to: Amplify the voices of people living with and affected by HIV in all of our programming. Promoting games that educate players about HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care, as well as challenge stigma and discrimination against people living with or affected by HIV. For example, Pos or Not is a game that aims to raise awareness and spark discussion about HIV among young people by asking them to guess whether a person is HIV-positive or not based on their photo and profile. Collaborate with public health organizations, researchers, and community groups to design and evaluate games that are culturally relevant, evidence-based, and engaging for diverse audiences. For example, Keep It Up! is a game that uses interactive scenarios and feedback to teach men who have sex with men how to have safe sex and reduce their risk of HIV infection. Produce, support and participate in campaigns and events that advocate for increased funding, access, and innovation for the global HIV response. For example, Twilight Positivity is a NYC Gaymers developed and produced panel where participants meet at the intersections of gaming culture and sexual Health, they have conversations about what it is to live HIV-affected, and how gaming has been a part of navigating their health and wellness. On this World AIDS Day, let us remember and commit. Let us honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future. Let us work together to end HIV and AIDS once and for all. #MyVoiceMyAction #YouBelong

Before the cold weather creeps in let’s spend one last evening together out doors playing games, sharing great food and some great beverages. #beats #bears #boardgames #nycevents #LGBTQIA+