Defining Equity

Economic Equity

We are committed to advocating for those values, vision, policies, programs, institutional changes, collaborations and resources that allow Black LGBT people to compete effectively in the marketplace.

+ Achieving Economic Equity

This advocacy will include a commitment to:

Exploring and articulating the relationship in our communities between economic, social and cultural development
The development of businesses and economic enterprises owned in whole or in part by Black LGBT people
The strong development of LGBT Black Youth, especially as it relates to their intellectual, emotional, and physical health
Addressing the unique challenges faced by Women of Color in the market place
Ensuring our communities’ access to education, skills and training at all levels
Fighting for private and public investment in Black LGBT communities
Ensuring access to private investment capital
Educating our communities on topics central to realizing economic equity such as best business practices, financial administration and accounting, and debt management
Change the relationship of Black LGBT people as it relates to government, financial institutions, and private businesses.

+ Programmatic Focuses

Career Development
Economic Literacy
Entrepreneurship
Livable Wage Advocacy
Sustainable Communities
Wealth Creation

Economic Equity Postings

Health Equity

We are committed to advocating for those values, vision, policies, programs, institutional changes, collaborations, and resources that allow Black LGBTQ+ people to thrive physically, behaviorally, environmentally and spiritually under the basic premise of public health that all people have a right to attain their full health potential.

+ Achieving Health Equity

This advocacy will include a commitment to:

Culturally appropriate/competent primary and secondary health services
Culturally appropriate/competent social and supportive services
Access to good housing and safe neighborhoods
Access good education institutions and safe learning/recreational environments
Access healthy fresh water, food, vegetables and dietary supplements
Culturally appropriate/competent scientific study, data collection and evaluation of research outcomes
Strengthen and broaden leadership for addressing health disparities

+ Programmatic Focuses

Environmental Health
HIV/AIDS
Men’s Health
Transgender Health
Women’s Health

Health Equity Postings

Social Equity

We are committed to advocating for those values, vision, policies, programs, institutional changes, collaborations, and resources that allow Black LGBT to achieve fair access to livelihood, education, and resources; full participation in the political and cultural life of the community; and self-determination in meeting fundamental needs. Our definition of social equity encompasses principles related to the adopting of plans, policies, and regulations that are fair and achieve a vibrant community, diverse cultural assets and amenities, equal and adequate services and infrastructure, mix of affordable housing options, coalition building and economic opportunities.

This advocacy will include a commitment to:

Improved access to a wide variety of public and private experiences, resources, goods, and services
Protection from health, economic, environmental, and social disparities
Increase opportunities to participate in public decisions
Fair treatment under the law regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, income, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, socioeconomic status or any other protected classes