Black LGBTQ+ candidates still face bigotry — here's how they're fighting it
A new Victory Institute report details the racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other obstacles Black LGBTQ+ people encounter in politics.
February 27, 2024
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A new Victory Institute report details the racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other obstacles Black LGBTQ+ people encounter in politics.
The House resolution seeks to recognize the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ people to American history.
The disgraced congressman and serial liar has made one of his most outrageous remarks yet.
Although most of California's black politicians opposed Proposition 8, many African-American pastors vociferously supported it. Why does black culture draw different lines on gay rights?
Don't make yourself small, says Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell.
Harris expressed concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and others at a meeting of Black journalists.
She will be the first woman of color and first out LGBTQ+ person on the U.S. District Court in Rhode Island, but she had to endure some Republican grilling to get there.
Queer statehouse candidates in Louisiana say running for office was 'traumatic.'
A 26-year-old black man died of an overdose at Democratic donor Ed Buck's West Hollywood home -- and the story just gets more troubling from there. Why are the recipients of Buck's funds not returning the money?
A forgettable tweet is followed by accusations of racism and sock puppetry.
Ron DeSantis, a Trump acolyte who waged a race-baiting campaign, will be the Sunshine State's next governor.
The Senate candidate -- like many Republicans-- believes transphobia is the quickest way to victory.
Breece and the Empire cocreator -- both out black men -- will be developing Mason Dixon, a show about race and class in America.
How can we create a world where Black trans women like me not only survive but thrive?
The state lawmaker discussed his vision for the auditor general position in the state, advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and the impact of diverse representation in politics.
This trans woman in a red state understands the anger of Trump supporters and says it's anything but black and white.