Learn about LGBTQ + friendly colleges and communities here.

Learn about scholarship opportunities for LGBTQ + students here.

Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQIA+ people and allies who support one another, and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQIA+ people.

We are a predominately African American LGBTQIA+ inclusive church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) denomination that welcomes all people.

The history of African American gays and lesbians on Chicago's South Side. First published on OutHistory in 2012.

The Legacy Project illuminates and affirms the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) people to honor their experiences and accomplishments; to collect and preserve their contributions to world history and culture; to educate and inspire the public and young people; and to assure an inclusive and equitable future.

Gerber/Hart Library and Archives believes that knowledge is the key to dispelling homophobia and the marginalization of gender and sexual minorities.

GenderCool is a youth-led movement replacing misinformed opinions with positive, powerful experiences meeting remarkable kids who identify as transgender and non-binary.

The Chicago LGBTQIA+ Hall of Fame is both a historic event and an exhibit. Through the Hall of Fame, residents of Chicago and the world are made aware of the contributions of Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities and the communities’ efforts to eradicate homophobic bias and discrimination.

The Center for Black Equity is the National leader in connecting members of the Black LGBTQIA+ community with information and resources to educate, engage and empower their fight for equity and access.

Acorn Equality Fund is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provide scholarships and organization grants to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, organizations, and allies to impact lives in a positive fashion.

In honor of #PRIDE, CRS produced a list of links full of resources for information, education, and even some entertainment

In honor of Pride Month, we've rounded up a diverse collection of novels, memoirs and more penned by Black LGBT writers to recognize the major impact the community has had.