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People of color in the United States are more likely to identify as LGBTQ than white people. It is estimated that one-third of LGBTQ people nationally are people of color. LGBTQ people of color have unique experiences both as LGBTQ people and as people of color. Research finds that they are more likely to experience workplace discrimination, housing discrimination, and violence compared to both their non-LGBTQ peers and their white LGBTQ peers.

The following resources are dedicated to addressing the unique experiences of LGBTQ people of color including reports about the criminal justice system, economic security, workplace issues, and more. 

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