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.
black and yellow duotone photo of two black people, one shouting and one smiling on split purple and yellow background with the words "Coming out: Living Authentically as LGBTQ+ Black People" and HRCF logo

Coming Out, Communities of Color, Research

Coming Out: Living Authentically as Black LGBTQ+ People

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…

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.