The Queer Student Association (QSA) at Berkshire Community College (BCC) is committed to providing a safe space for members of the BCC LGBTQ+ community. It is a judgment-free zone for any student in need of support regarding their sexual orientation or identity. ALL students are welcome!
Erica Barreto, Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs and Belonging
ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1613
BCC is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Email Erica Barreto at ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu to request disability accommodations.
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Saturday, April 25, 2026
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hotel Downstreet (40 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247)
Join us for the 11th annual Live Out Loud Berkshires Conference , which will bring LGBTQ people and allies from all over the Berkshires together on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Hotel Downstreet (40 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247) to celebrate growing intergenerational collaboration and new community initiatives in challenging times.
Live Out Loud is Berkshire County’s annual community conference to strengthen people’s understanding and advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s theme is celebrating and fostering intergenerational collaboration, featuring:
This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. All are welcome. Registration is encouraged .
Participants are invited to attend engaging workshops, meet new people, and explore a community resource fair featuring local organizations and partners. This conference proudly showcases the work of undergraduate students from Berkshire Community College (BCC) and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), in addition to other workshop facilitators from the community at large. Their voices and contributions reflect the intergenerational core of this event: visibility, empowerment, and belonging.
Following the event, attendees are encouraged to explore the many queer-owned businesses in downtown North Adams, with some offering discounts for conference attendees.
Queer Book Database : A database of books by and about LGBTQ+ folks and our stories
Queer Liberation Library Fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering diversity of our community.
The QSA maintains a list of local LGBTQIA+ healthcare resources. Find doctors, therapists, and other health options via our resources link.
