Posts Tagged ‘LGBTQ’
L’Oréal Fires Its First Trans Model After She Called Out White America’s Racism
By Lilly Workneh, HuffPost Black Voices L’Oréal Paris has fired its first transgender model to join the brand just days after announcing the partnership. L’Oréal released a statement on Twitter Friday morning saying the company “champions diversity” but decided to cut ties with Monroe Bergdorf, saying her comments calling out white America’s racism in a recent Facebook…
Read MoreDon’t Label Me Gay or African-American
Raven Symone discusses how labeling is a serious issue and how she doesn’t appreciate today’s society labeling her and her lifestyle choices.
Read MoreJanet Mock Breaks Through the Isolation for Transgender Women of Color
Janet Mock has challenged us all to question our perceptions of challenges facing transgender girls and women of color.
Read MoreTransgendered Student Denied Equal Treatment
Jayce, a Black trans man attending George Fox University is not allowed a room in the men’s dorms.
Read MoreWhy Michael Sam’s Coming Out is Crucial for Black Gay Men
College footballer Michael Sam serves as an idol for other Black gay men, many who have struggled as they hid their identities.
Read MoreRobin Roberts Broadcasts Her Sexuality
Morning show host Robin Roberts has come out and publicly acknowledged her long-time girlfriend on social media.
Read MoreNew Statistics on African-American’s That Identify As LGBT
Recent research shows that members of the Black LGBTQ+ community face inequalities beyond that of white LGBTQ+ members.
Read MoreJoining Together in Justice
In this opinion pieces, Charles Blow details the similarities between the fights for racial and sexual equality–and those who oppose both.
Read MoreJason Collins Says ‘I’m Gay’ in the NBA: Why This Is Huge
The magnitude of NBA player Jason Collins’ coming out today cannot be overestimated. He breaks a barrier that we’ve been waiting for someone to plunge through: a major league sports player saying “I’m gay” while still playing and at the height of his career. “I’m a 34-year-old center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” said Collins.
Read MoreHistoric photos of African-American gay men unearthed
Some rarely seen vintage photos of Black gay men have been found, providing a glimpse into the community.
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