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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Transgender, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Opportunities 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…

Transgender, Communities of Color, HIV & Health Equity, Sexual Health

Trans Justice Initiative

Our Mission
The transgender community is beautiful, strong and one of the most resilient in the LGBTQ+ community. HRC's Transgender Justice Initiative works with community-based advocates across the country to…

Workplace, Communities of Color, Transgender

Understanding Poverty in the LGBTQ+ Community

Poverty generally refers to a lack of basic necessities, resources and income, though its exact definition is often widely debated and measured in a variety of ways. A common way…

Transgender, Communities of Color

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…

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

Research on LGBTQ+ People and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Last Updated 8/18/22
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…