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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A Black woman, latinx man, and asian man look together, smiling, at the center man's phone.
Group photo of people on stage with speaker behind podium at the 2011 Faith Leaders for Equality event.

Coming Out, Communities of Color, Religion & Faith

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 & Faith, Coming Out, Communities of Color

Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latines

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…

Health & Aging, Communities of Color, Transgender, HIV & Health Equity, Research

Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, HRC Foundation has been actively engaged in research to monitor and understand the impact of the pandemic on the physical, mental,…

Two Black men about to kiss

HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Coming Out, College

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.

Recursos en Español, Coming Out, Communities of Color

Sobre ‘Salir del Clóset’ y los Temas Familiares Latine

En Estados Unidos, muchas familias hispanas son inmigrantes de primera o segunda generación y mantener relaciones familiares fuertes puede ser fundamental para la identidad de un individuo. La idea de…

Drag performer looking in the mirror preparing to go on stage.

Allies, Communities of Color, Research

Understanding Drag: As American as Apple Pie

Drag is a performance art that uses costumes, makeup, and other tools to present exaggerated forms of gender expression to critique gender inequalities and imagine a transformational future where people…