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Lift Every Voice And Sing: An Intersectional Qualitative Study Examining The Experiences Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Queer Faculty And Administrators At Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Jonathan Wesley

Educational Policy Studies Dissertations

While there is minimal literature that address the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans* identified students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the experiences of Black, queer faculty and administrators at HBCUs has not been studied. This intersectional qualitative research study focused on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer identified faculty and administrators who work at HBCUs. By investigating the intersections of religion, race, gender, and sexuality within a predominantly Black institution, this study aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at HBCUs by sharing the experiences of the LGBQ faculty and administrators that previously …