Community Input Survey

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

Exploring the Feasibility of A Next-Generation LGBTQ+ Community Space in Atlanta.

A One-Year Feasibility Study To Define the Vision, Impact, Potential, and Sustainability of a Dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Space for Atlanta’s Future.

About Us

About the LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study

Atlanta is the largest major metro in the U.S. without an LGBTQ+ community center. There are an estimated 200 LGBTQ+ community centers across the country—essential hubs for connection, resources, and culture. Yet, despite being the LGBTQ+ capital of the South and one of the top 10 U.S. cities with the largest LGBTQ+ populations, Atlanta still lacks a centralized, purpose-built space to fully support and connect its LGBTQ+ residents and allies.

Pursuant to City of Atlanta Resolution 24-R-4450, the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA) is conducting a one-year feasibility study to explore the potential development of an LGBTQ+ Community Center in Atlanta.

To guide this initiative, AFCRA has appointed a Project Director to lead the daily operations and collaborate with a diverse Exploratory Committee. Together, they will deliver a community-informed recommendations report to City officials at the conclusion of the study.

Community Input Survey

Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Community Center by taking our brief Community Input Survey. Your feedback will play a crucial role in guiding the recommendations for this important project.

Community Input Survey

Partnership Interest Form

Are you or your organization interested in supporting this important initiative? We’d love to hear from you! Please complete our Partnership Interest Form to express your interest and explore opportunities to get involved.
Partner Interest Form

Malik Brown

Project Director

Project Director

Meet the Project Director

Malik Brown is an award-winning LGBTQ advocate, political strategist, first-generation American, and a lifelong Atlantan. Recognized for his trailblazing work, he has been featured in prestigious outlets such as CNN, NBC News, and The Hill. His writings have appeared in national publications, including Cosmopolitan, them., and Out Magazine. A sought-after speaker, Malik has delivered addresses at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ad Week New York, and Revolt World. He has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Power 100 list of Atlanta’s most influential leaders.

Appointed by former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms as the City of Atlanta’s first-ever Director of LGBTQ Affairs, Malik served from 2017 to 2024 as the first full-time municipal official in the Southeastern United States dedicated to advancing LGBTQ equity. In this historic role, he drove systemic change by advising Mayor Bottoms and Mayor Andre Dickens on policies, programs, and initiatives impacting Atlanta’s LGBTQ community.
Malik is a proud alumnus of the Human Rights Campaign’s National Board of Governors and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Rainbow Railroad, an international organization dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ individuals escape state-sponsored persecution. Additionally, he is a member of Emory University’s Board of Visitors and Morehouse School of Medicine’s HIV Health Equity Task Force.
An engaged civic leader, Malik is an alum of the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation Young Executives Board, the American-German Institute, LEAD Atlanta, and the Regional Leadership Institute. He has received numerous honors, including throwing the ceremonial first pitch for the World Series Champion Atlanta Braves, hitting the Golden Spike for the MLS Cup-winning Atlanta United, and being recognized with the Forever 404 award by the Atlanta Hawks.

Exploratory Committee

Our Co-Chairs

Dr. Alie Redd

CEO, Covenant House Georgia

Paul Conroy

Founder & Producing Artistic Director
Out Front Theatre Company

Meet Our Members

Members

Adam Rimes

Chief Financial Officer, Aprio

Dan Preister

Managing Director, Coxe Curry and Associates

Jonathan Foulk

Vice President, Board of Directors, Joining Hearts

Selima Morrow

Program Director, COR

Andrea Wiggins

Northwest Outreach Director, Office of U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock

Doug Young

Director, Office of Design
City of Atlanta

Jonathan Gould

Lecturer of Architecture, Kennesaw State University

Stephanie Cho

Director, Democracy Lab South, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Andy Levine

Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Dr. Angelica Geter

Founder and Principal Consultant, Impactful Collaboration

Joshua R. Newton

Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Emory University

TJ Kaplan

Principal, J. L. Morgan Company, Inc.

Brian Tolleson

Co-Founder, Lexicon Strategies

Dr. Arlene Edwards

Board of Directors, ZAMI NOBLA (National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging)

Morna Gerard

Women’s / Gender and Sexuality Collections Archivist
Special Collections and Archives
Georgia State University Library

Tim’m West

Executive Director, LGBTQ+ Institute, National Center for Civil & Human Rights

Carlo Velayo

Independent Narrative & Documentary Producer

Dr. Jason Schnieder

Physician, Grady Health Systems

Neal VanMarter

Regional Outreach Coordinator & Military Liaison, Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff

Tony Uceda

Senior Director, Institutional Giving, U.S. Soccer

Chris McCain

Executive Director, Atlanta Pride

Dyllón Burnside

Emmy Award-Winning Artist, Founder and Executive Director, Burnside Artist Retreat

Quinton Rasberry

Health Equity & Access Advocate

Tori Cooper

Director of Community Engagement, Trans Justice Initiative, Human Rights Campaign

Clark Seydel

Founder & CEO, Housing NOW

Jeff Graham

Executive Director, Georgia Equality

Richard Ramey

Owner, Atlanta Eagle

Tracee McDaniel

Co-Founder, Trans Housing Atlanta Program

Courtney Smith

Chair, NPU E

Jim Fielding

Author & Executive Coach

Sam Greene

President, Midtown Neighbors Association

William Duffee-Braun

Owner, Valiant Marketing

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