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Black queer college students want to explore their identity -- but feel excluded by both Black and LGBTQ student groups

  • Written by Michael P. Jeffries, Professor of American Studies, Wellesley College
Black queer college students want to explore their identity -- but feel excluded by both Black and LGBTQ student groupsBefriending other Black queer students can build a sense of safety and connection. Juanmonino/E+ Collection/Getty Images

For his new book “Black and Queer on Campus,” American studies professor Michael Jeffries interviewed 65 Black LGBTQ college students across the U.S. – 40 from historically Black colleges and universities, or...

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