Sexual and Gender Minorities

Existing research shows that both Black and LGBTQ youth often face unique challenges at school related to their marginalized identities. Although there has a been a substantial research on the experiences of Black youth and there is a growing body of research on LGBTQ youth in schools, there has been little research examining the intersections of these identities – the experiences of Black LGBTQ students. This report explores those experiences.

Jude speaks about the unique gendered experiences of Latinx people. Check out all of Jude’s insights and great advice for young people in this video.

According to the 2019 National School Climate Survey, 34.7% of Black students experience both racist and anti-LGBTQ victimization at school. Therefore, it’s important to take intentional steps to make your GSA (and your school) inclusive of Black LGBTQ+ students. This resource will provide some guidance on concrete steps you can take to make your GSA more inclusive.

The TV show "Pose" shone a light on the vibrant culture and history of ballroom, a predominantly Black queer form of expression. Indya Moore and Dominique Jackson speak about what the representation of Pose means for Black trans people.

After turning 36, Sean Saifa Hall, a Black intersex man, talks about how his identity has informed his life experience and relationship with his family.

These calls to action rose out of the "C2C"--"Call to Conversation" conference in 2017, for dialogue between Two-Spirit people, Queer/Trans BIPOC, and white allies.