African Americans and other communities of color have a key role to play in this work, and, as the example of Maryland in 2012 demonstrates, can be a decisive factor in its ultimate success. Learn ...

When Proposition 8 in California failed to uphold marriage rights for same sex couples, many blamed the African American community, which they saw as being opposed to gay marriage. But David ...

The LGBT community is lucky to have the support of so many icons of the African-American Civil Rights Movement supporting our movement and our struggle. Where are LGBT supporters of the ...

LGBT rights have been inspired by the earlier civil rights movement. Some LGBT advocates say gay rights are the new civil rights, offending some African-Americans.

On a four-hour visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., I was struck that I didn't see any exhibits dedicated to the unique cultural experience of LGBT ...

Healing Detroit, a series of retreats for Detroit area LGBT African-Americans, is set to launch its fourth round of retreats in Feb., April and June 2011. This next series is supported by a $15,000 ...

The Plight of African American LGBT Youth in America’s Schools. Black gay and transgender youth are especially vulnerable to bullying and harassment, writes Danielle Moodie-Mills.

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(The Root) — President Obama's evolution on same-sex marriage has inspired a new generation of African-American LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and ...

Over two days in June, some 100 youth leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first White House Summit to support African American LGBTQ youth. Tragically, less than 48 hours after the ...

A survey commissioned by the Human Rights Campaign found that out of 761 LGBT participants, only 25% of African Americans revealed their sexual orientation on the job. African American LGBT ...

The Orlando mass shooting put a new focus on efforts to pass hate crime laws — and the sobering reality that LGBT Americans are more than twice as likely to be the target of a violent hate-crime ...