Youth of Color

Check out these pages for articles, personal stories, books and resources that reflect the experience of GLBTQ youth of color.

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“It's one, two, three strikes, you're out, at the old ball game”: A day in the life of a young queer person of color
Every morning I am faced with the fact that just by existing I face obstacles most of my other peers never have to go through. Queer People of Color (QPOC) face many struggles. We can encounter challenges, feeling as if we are “other” within the Queer community AND within communities of color.

The Impact of Homophobia and Racism on GLBTQ Youth of Color
Read Advocates for Youth's Fact sheet on homophobia and racism! As members of more than one minority group, GLBTQ youth of color face special challenges in a society which often presents heterosexuality as the only acceptable orientation and in which nonwhites have disproportionately higher rates of negative sexual outcomes.

Interracial Dating in the GLBTQ Community
Being gay, sitting on a bus holding hands with your boyfriend, and being obviously of two different races could get you a really funny reaction from the bystanders. Instead of letting the looks bother you, live for yourself...

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Please Note: There's no way we could have represented all of what it means to be a youth of color and GLBTQ on these pages. We do, however, have a number of individuals who have shared their perspectives, and we invite you to share yours. Please feel free to send in your submissions!