Resources for LGBTQ+ Black Youth

Marsha P. Johnson, a founding mother within LGBT+ Liberation.

Since Feb 14 is Valentine’s Day, this month we’re looking at ways to #LoveYourLGBTKids. February is also Black History Month so we would like to lead this month by uplifting amazing organizations and resources specifically for LGBT+ Black Youth. Allies take note as well!

GLASS (GLBTQ+ Adolescent Social Services) operates Drop-In Community Centers for LGBTQ+ youth of color between ages 13–25, one in Boston and one in Framingham. Programming includes support groups, educational workshops, social events, access to computers/internet, food, games, and more! 

GBPFLAG loves books, hence the monthly book column we feature on our blog.

We also want to recommend this excellent list of LGBT+ kids books that feature black characters: https://www.gayparentstobe.com/gay-parenting-blog/top-lgbtq-kids-books-black-characters/. “Julian is a Mermaid” is a favorite of ours and a book that we reviewed in 2022! 

Film & documentaries are also great resources for LGBT+ youth to see themselves represented in society. “Paris is Burning” is a much-watch classic for anyone interested in New York Ball culture and LGBT+ history. Here is a list of over 25 other films and documentaries that center LGBT+ Black voices: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/25-black-lgbtq-films-to-watch/.

GBPFLAG operates a BIPOC support group to provide a community space for parents/caregivers supporting their LGBT+ youth. PFLAG National also features a Black/African American community space as well. To learn more, go to https://pflag.org/events/black-african-american/. 

Just like Pride should be celebrated all year, not just in June, we here at GBPFLAG are committed to celebrating and uplifting Black Lives & experiences throughout the entire year.