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Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination

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Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination

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This article highlights the urgent need for policies that address the specific challenges of the Black LGBTQ community.

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Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination

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The compounding effects of discrimination for Black LGBTQ Americans are evident in the workplace, health care systems, and police interactions, leading to gaps in economic advancement and mental and physical health outcomes.

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People

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The Human Rights Campaign designed this resource for those embarking on their own coming out journey in the United States at the intersections of Black and LGBTQ+ identities. This guide aims to recognize the unique experiences Black LGBTQ+ people have in coming out, while understanding that coming out is a personal choice and the lifelong coming out experience is different for everyone.

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We all deserve the right to live our lives genuinely, completely and honestly. Race, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation and gender identity should never be barriers to us living our full lives. For LGBTQ people, coming out is often a significant part of reclaiming this right and living in our identity publicly.

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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ People - HRC

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We all deserve the right to live our lives genuinely, completely and honestly. Race, ethnicity, language, religion, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation and gender identity should never be barriers to us living our full lives. For LGBTQ people, coming out is often a significant part of reclaiming this right and living in our identity publicly.

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Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

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Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

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In this video, Laura Baker senior scholar from the Williams Institute and a panel of physician experts share information and insights about the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+.

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Black & LGBTQ+: At the intersection of race, sexual orientation & identity

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On June 24, 2021, the Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues and Minority Affairs Section held a webinar featuring on the health and well-being of Americans who identify as Black and LGBTQ+.

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Black & LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

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Black & LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

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This article published by The Trevor Project helps one to prepare themselves for intersectional conversations.

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Black & LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

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Learn how to approach intersectional conversations in this guide that focuses on understanding and listening to LGBTQ people of color.

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5 Stories Impacting the Black LGBTQ Community Right Now

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5 Stories Impacting the Black LGBTQ Community Right Now

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This article highlights the unique challenges faced by Black LGBTQIA individuals in the U.S. and globally, from media misrepresentation and discriminatory laws to healthcare inequities and stigmatized views of masculinity.

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GLAAD | GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.

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5 Stories Impacting the Black LGBTQ Community Right Now | GLAAD

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By: Richard A. Fowler, Contributing Writer Spring is springing. And as we say hello to spring flower, April showers, and meeting for drinks on rooftops, we should also take time to refocus on the storylines and news narratives specifically impacting the Black LGBTQ community. Individuals living at the intersection of race, culture, and sexual identity

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"Moonlight," a 2016 coming-of-age drama, explores the life of Chiron, a young black man, as he grapples with his identity and sexuality in Miami.

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"Pariah" is a 2011 American drama that tells the story of Alike, a 17-year-old Black teenager embracing her identity as a lesbian.

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This documentary focuses on drag queens living in New York City and their "house" culture, which provides a sense of community and support for the flamboyant and often socially shunned performers.

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A young singer struggles with his sexuality and the treatment of others while coming of age in a small Southern Baptist community.

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The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

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Felix Ever After is a young adult novel written by Kacen Callender and published in 2020 by Balzer + Bray. The story is narrated by a Black trans teen as he grapples "with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time."

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Giovanni's Room is a 1956 novel by James Baldwin. The book concerns the events in the life of an American man living in Paris and his feelings and frustrations with his relationships with other men in his life, particularly an Italian bartender named Giovanni whom he meets at a Parisian gay bar.

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"All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson

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"All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson

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All Boys Aren't Blue is a young adult non-fiction "memoir-manifesto" by journalist and activist George M. Johnson, published April 28, 2020, by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The book consists of a series of essays following Johnson's journey growing up as a queer Black man in Plainfield, New Jersey, and Virginia.

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Alice a 19 year old college student's struggle being asexual.

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Little & Lion is a 2017 young adult novel by Brandy Colbert. The novel is about a sixteen-year-old bisexual teen dealing with her brother's recent bipolar disorder diagnosis and her own sexuality.

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Get to know 5 Black LGBTQ Icons

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5 Black Queer Trailblazers in the LGBTQ Community

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Mental Health in the Black LGBTQ Community

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Mental Health in the Black LGBTQ Community

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Dr. Thomas Vance Discusses Mental Health in the Black LGBTQ Community

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How Black Queer Culture Shaped History | Channing Gerard Joseph | TED

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Injustice in the Black & LGBTQ+ Community

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Injustice in the Black & LGBTQ+ Community

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The talented Billy Porter speaks about injustice in the Black & LGBTQ+ communities.

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Billy Porter Talks Injustice in Black & LGBTQ+ Communities

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Intersectionality: Being Gay and Black in America

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Trans man and activist, Kenny Ethan Jones made history by starring in a period campaign and speaks candidly about trans awareness, body politics, and mental health. IG:kennyethanjones

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Blair Imani’s social media platform blends education, activism, and storytelling to make complex topics about race, gender, sexuality, and history accessible to wide audiences. Through her Smarter in Seconds series and candid posts, she highlights Black queer voices, intersectionality, and inclusive social justice in engaging, bite-sized formats.

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Native Son’s social media platform celebrates and uplifts Black gay and queer men by sharing stories of achievement, resilience, and community. It serves as a cultural hub that fosters visibility, advocacy, and connection through spotlights on leaders, events, and conversations about identity and empowerment.

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Raquel Willis is a writer, activist, and media strategist whose platform amplifies the experiences of Black trans women and broader LGBTQ+ issues. Her content highlights activism, storytelling, and campaigns for social justice and gender equity.

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Janet is a bestselling author, filmmaker, and trans advocate whose platform shares her creative work and activism. She uses her visibility to celebrate Black trans experiences and spotlight equity in media and society.