Hey! My name is Vardaan Dua, I am from New Delhi, India. I am currently a freshman double majoring in Psychology and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Next to me is Proma Chowdhury, she is a senior majoring in Public Policy with minors in Spanish Business and Sustainability. She was born and raised in Maryland.  

Today we had the opportunity to visit SAGE an organization that stands for Services and Advocacy of GLBT Elders and that is what it stands for and reflects in its works. In our service today we first met with Bertis who has been engaging with SAGE for the past 14 years. He gave us a tour of the organization's workspace and gave us insight into how the organization has developed from 1978 to one of the most important LGBT organizations in the world.

Next, we had the opportunity to communicate with someone who had first-hand experience of the Stonewall Movement, Barbara. She gave us an insight into the GLBT history in New York City after hearing this inspirational, we headed on over to the dining hall to serve the food to the community members of the organization.

Lastly, after everyone enjoyed their meals we sat down with the community members to gain an insight in their life and their process of identification with the LGBT. Both of us sat next to a person of color identifying as a cis-gender gay male. The one thing about him that surprised both of us was how much he knew about other cultures and their process of identification with the LGBT. The one thing that challenged us was to ask them questions about their process without offending or asking them about something that is too personal for them.

One thing I noticed about this community that was different from my background is their integration of their identity into their workplace. I felt happy, positive and inspired to be the change through my communication with these members. One thing I learned about myself is that I have a lot to work for to bring some change in the LGBT community in India.