Religion and Coming Out Issues for African Americans
The church has traditionally informed, influenced and guided the day-to-day lives of many African Americans.
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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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Religion and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
The beliefs of Asian Pacific Islander religions may not be any more homophobic than others, but the interconnectedness of culture and religion means that any homophobia related to faith can…
Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latinxs
More than two-thirds of Hispanics (68%) identify themselves as Roman Catholics, according to a 2007 survey by the Pew Hispanic Center and Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. The…
Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ People
Anti-LGBTQ bias and access to guns are the taking live of countless LGBTQ people.
Research on LGBTQ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Research by HRC and PSB Insights shows that LGBTQ people face disproportionate hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic.
HRC Foundation and PSB research in March 2021 found that amidst the…
Safe Sex and Beating the Odds
Taking precautions against HIV doesn’t mean you should be ashamed of your sexuality or not enjoy sex - you can love your body and stay safe.
Seven Things About Transgender People That You Didn't Know
While issues facing transgender and non-binary communities have recently received greater attention from the public, policymakers and government officials, we’ve been around for centuries in cultures and history as early…
Sexual Assault and the LGBTQ Community
Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including LGBTQ people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence…
Step by Step: Mail Voting in Ohio
Human Rights Campaign has launched a step-by-step mail voting guide for Ohio's voters ahead of Election Day.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Black LGBTQ People
In partnership with PSB Insights, the Human Rights Campaign has been tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ community. While previous data spoke to the impact of COVID-19…
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