Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color - Black LGBTQ Youth in U.S. Schools - A Report from GLSEN and the National Black Justice Coalition

Oct 15, 2026

Examines the experiences of LGBTQ students of color, with a focused look at Black LGBTQ youth in U.S. schools. Synthesizes evidence on school-based safety conditions and exposure to harassment and assault, including reporting experiences and family-driven intervention. Analyzes school practices such as discipline, supports and resources, club participation and leadership, and the presence of inclusive curriculum. Concludes with discussion, limitations, and targeted recommendations to improve safe, affirming educational environments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages70

Reading Time2 h 56 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Introduction

Methods and Sample Description

Part One: Safety and Experiences with Harassment and Assault at School

Safety

Biased Remarks

Harassment and Assault

Reporting School-Based Harassment and Assault

Insight on Family Reporting and Intervention

Conclusions

Part Two: School Practices

Experiences with School Discipline

School-Based Supports and Resources for Black LGBTQ Students

Insight on Club Participation and Leadership

Insight on Inclusive Curriculum

Conclusions

Discussion

Limitations

Conclusions

Recommendations

Endnotes

List of Tables and Figures

Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color Black LGBTQ Youth in U.S. Schools A Report from GLSEN and the National Black Justice Coalition Erasure and Resilience: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students of Color Black LGBTQ Youth in U.S. Schools by Nhan L. Truong, Ph. D. Adrian D. Zongrone, M. P. H. Joseph G. Kosciw, Ph. D. National Headquarters 110 William St. , 30th Floor New York, NY 10038 Ph: 212-727-0135 Fax: 212-727-0254 DC Policy Office Make Office K Street 6th Floor, Attn: GLSEN 1015 15th Street, NW Washington, DC, 20005 Ph: 202-347-7780 Fax: 202-347-7781 © 2020 GLSEN ISBN 978-1-934092-29-3 [glsen@glsen.org](glsen@glsen.org)[ ](glsen@glsen.org)[www.glsen.org](www.glsen.org) When referencing this document, we recommend the following citation: Truong, N. L. , Zongrone, A. D. , & Kosciw, J. G. (2020) . Erasure and resilience: The experiences of LGBTQ students of color, Black LGBTQ youth in U. S. schools. New York: GLSEN. GLSEN is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community. For more information on our educator resources, research, public policy agenda, student leadership programs, or development initiatives, [visit www.glsen.org](visit www.glsen.org). Graphic design: Adam Fredericks Cover illustration: Mohammed Fayaz Electronic versions of this report and all other GLSEN research reports are available at [www.glsen.org/research](www.glsen.org/research). ii BLACK LGBTQ YOUTH IN U.S. SCHOOLS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................................................xi EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................xiii INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1 METHODS AND SAMPLE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................ 5 PART ONE: SAFETY AND EXPERIENCES WITH HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT AT SCHOOL .................. 11 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Biased Remarks........................................................................................................................ 14 Harassment and Assault ............................................................................................................ 14 Reporting School-Based Harassment and Assault ......................................................................... 18 Insight on Family Reporting and Intervention............................................................................... 19 Conclusions.............................................................................................................................. 20 PART TWO: SCHOOL PRACTICES .................................................................................................... 21 Experiences with School Discipline............................................................................................. 23 School-Based Supports and Resources for Black LGBTQ Students ................................................. 26 Insight on Club Participation and Leadership...............................................................................

FAQs

What does the report focus on regarding Black LGBTQ youth in U.S. schools?

It focuses on how Black LGBTQ youth experience safety in school, including harassment and assault, and how school practices shape their experiences.

Which topics are covered under safety and incidents at school?

The report covers biased remarks, harassment and assault, how these incidents are reported, family reporting and intervention, and resulting conclusions.

What school practices are examined in Part Two?

Part Two examines school discipline, supports and resources, club participation and leadership, and inclusive curriculum, followed by conclusions and recommendations.

Oct 15, 2026

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