Spotlight Profile: Lorraine Hansberry
Lorraine Hansberry was an African American playwright, author, and civil rights activist, best known for her play A Raisin in the Sun. She was born in Chicago in 1930 and passed away in 1965. Hansberry’s play A Raisin in the Sun, which debuted on Broadway in...
Spotlight Profile: Joseph Beam
Joseph Beam was a Black gay writer, poet, and activist who was a prominent figure in the Black LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s. He was born in New York City in 1946 and passed away in 1988. Beam was a gifted writer and poet, known for his powerful and evocative work...
Implicit Bias In Healthcare: A Barrier
Healthcare is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, yet implicit bias within the healthcare system can create barriers for certain marginalized communities, particularly Black SGL (same-gender-loving) people living with HIV. Implicit bias refers to unconscious...
Housing and Healthcare
Housing is a crucial aspect of healthcare, particularly for Black SGL (same-gender-loving) and queer communities. These communities often face discrimination and barriers to accessing safe and affordable housing, which can have a significant impact on their physical...