Communities of Color

People of color who are also LGBTQ+ face a unique set of challenges based on their experience at the intersection of two marginalized communities in our society.

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HBCU PrEP Peer Educator Initiative

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

PrEP Ambassadors: A HBCU Program

Our HBCU’s PrEP Ambassador Program was created to build a network of leaders to eliminate stigma and enrich the college experience for LGBTQ+ students attending HBCUs.

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Allies, Advocate Communities

HRC’s Women LEAD

Women LEAD began in 2018 as a targeted Federal Club and Federal Club Council initiative to strengthen and expand the roles of women in the HRC member community.
This program…

Report Overview | Coming Out, Communities of Color

Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People

We all deserve the right to live our lives genuinely, completely and honestly. For those who identify as Black LGBTQ+ people, the coming out process can be complex to navigate.…

HBCU Leadership Summit Group Photo in front of HRC headquarters in Washington, DC.

Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

HBCU National Leadership Summit

The National HBCU Leadership Summit is a leadership development and advocacy training program that empowers LGBTQ HBCU students to act as change-agents on their campuses and in their communities while…

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Communities of Color, Capacity Building, For Providers & Institutions

Inclusive Excellence Initiative

The Inclusive Excellence Initiative is a capacity-building and systems change initiative designed to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on an annual cycle to achieve benchmarks that promote promising…

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Communities of Color, Allies, Advocate Communities

AANHPI Leadership Council

For too long in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) voices have been toned down, quiet or missing.

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Transgender, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, For Providers & Institutions

Free Lyft Rides for Public Safety

Transportation should never be a barrier in receiving life-saving care or access to life-changing opportunities, which is why HRC has partnered with Lyft to provide free rides. In partnership with…