College

College is often the first place many LGBTQ+ people find they are able to speak their truth and live openly — providing opportunities to join a community and advocate for change.

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As young people push to attain the goals of the queer community on their campuses, HRC is working to provide tools, facilitate connections with other LGBTQ+ student activists across the country and empower youth to fight for LGBTQ+ equality on campus and beyond.

State & Local Policy, Laws & Legislation, College, Allies, LGBTQ+ Youth, Parenting, Empowering Advocate Communities

Tips for Preparedness, Peaceful Protesting, and Safety

Safety and preparedness are essential in uncertain times. Whether you're preparing for an emergency or participating in a peaceful protest, these guidelines will help ensure your safety and well-being.

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, College, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

PrEP Ambassadors: A HBCU Program

Our HBCU’s PrEP Ambassador Program was created to build a network of leaders to eliminate stigma and enrich the college experience for LGBTQ+ students attending HBCUs.

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, College, Recursos en Español, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

GENERAR: A HIV and Health Equity Program

GENERAR, nuestro programa de VIH y equidad sanitaria, fue creado para empoderar a jóvenes sobre asuntos de salud sexual y reproductiva, además de otras desigauldades de salud que desproporcionadamente los…

Communities of Color, College, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

HBCU National Leadership Summit

The National HBCU Leadership Summit is a leadership development and advocacy training program that empowers LGBTQ HBCU students to act as change-agents on their campuses and in their communities while…

College, Communities of Color, Capacity Building, Opportunities for Providers & Institutions

Inclusive Excellence Initiative

The Inclusive Excellence Initiative is a capacity-building and systems change initiative designed to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities on an annual cycle to achieve benchmarks that promote promising…

Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, Transgender, College, Recursos en Español

¿Es la PrEP adecuada para mí?

PrEP es la abreviatura de Profilaxis Pre-Exposición, una píldora que se toma una vez al día y que reduce el riesgo de contraer el VIH. Es un medicamento de venta…

Transgender, Sexual Health, HIV & Health Equity, College, Capacity Building, Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders

ELEVATE: A Transgender Justice Initiative Program

Overview:
The ELEVATE Fellowship advances the leadership of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) femmes of trans experience through peer connection and by investing in their professional development and…

HIV & Health Equity, Communities of Color, Coming Out, College

Safe Sex and Beating the Odds

Taking precautions against HIV doesn’t mean you should be ashamed of your sexuality or not enjoy sex - you can love your body and stay safe.

Scholarship Database

The following is a list of scholarships, fellowships and grants for LGBTQ+ and allied students at both the undergraduate and graduate-level.
This list is not exhaustive. If you're aware of…

HIV & Health Equity, Health & Aging, Communities of Color, College, Research

Making HIV History + A Pragmatic Guide to Confronting HIV at HBCUs

Making HIV History + A Pragmatic Guide to Confronting HIV at Historically Black Colleges and Universities is a comprehensive guide for HBCU administrators, staff and students outlining many of the…