Wellesley College blackOUT

Wellesley College blackOUT Queer and questioning students of African descent at Wellesley College

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blackOUT is a branch of Wellesley College's Ethos, a diversity initiative that serves as a support group and a social body for students of African descent. In addition to its role as a source of support and social connection, blackOUT also aims to provide information regarding the black/African queer community in the greater Boston area and its colleges and universities. Privacy Policy


Currently, blackOUT is not open to students who do not identify as queer/questioning and of African descent, even allies. This is to ensure a safe space for students who are not comfortable being 'out,' are coming to terms with their sexuality and may need a private space for that exploration and discussion, or may fear intolerance and backlash from friends, family and/or acquaintances. Whatever the individual's reasons may be, we ask that non-blackOUT members respect this space as a place to grow and love oneself in a supportive and understanding community of people who are able to share their queer and questioning experiences as those who come from a similar ethnic background. Allies, please know that, though you may not join us, we absolutely appreciate your ongoing support and understanding. Most importantly, though the group is not necessarily "open," it is by no means "exclusive" and is open to anyone who, having read and understood this policy, feels that they belong here.

07/19/2014

F**k Yeah Q***r Latin@s in Books! • Trauma Queen by Lovemme Corazón • Chulito by Charles Rice-Gonzalez • Down to the Bone by Maya Lazara Dole • City of Night by John Rechy • The Rain God by Arturo...

"The WNBA is launching a campaign to market specifically to the LGBT community, a move that makes it the first pro leagu...
05/22/2014

"The WNBA is launching a campaign to market specifically to the LGBT community, a move that makes it the first pro league to specifically recruit gay, le***an, bisexual and transgendered fans to its games."

WNBA is the first pro league to recruit gay, le***an, bisexual and transgendered fans.

05/22/2014

"The world ain't a fair place, and the idea of a young successful black guy doesn't always fly everywhere"

04/09/2014

"When I originally wrote the blog, I wrote, ‘I am gay,’” Djuan Trent, Miss Kentucky 2010, explained about her public coming out last month, in which she stated on her blog, “I am q***r,” stunning the pageant world a...

02/26/2014

A federal judge struck down the Lone Star State’s nine-year-old amendment banning same-sex nuptials.

02/14/2014

A federal judge ruled Virginia's ban on gay marriage unconstitutional late Thursday.

From the ruling:

The Court finds Va. Const. Art. I, § 15-A, Va. Code §§ 20...

He would have been 19 today.
02/05/2014

He would have been 19 today.

Today would have been Trayvon Martin's 19th birthday. His mother shared this image on twitter.

"Obama nominee would be first openly gay black male on federal bench"
02/05/2014

"Obama nominee would be first openly gay black male on federal bench"

Washington (CNN) - The slate of judicial nominees that President Barack Obama announced Wednesday includes a judge who, if confirmed, would become the first openly gay male African-American on the federal bench.

The first meeting of the semester happens next Sunday, Feb 9th. If you are a q***r or questioning student of African des...
02/02/2014

The first meeting of the semester happens next Sunday, Feb 9th. If you are a q***r or questioning student of African descent, we would love to see you there. If not, we appreciate your constant support.

"The no-big-deal approach to introducing them? Kind of a big deal."
01/29/2014

"The no-big-deal approach to introducing them? Kind of a big deal."

The first gay couple ever on the children's channel appeared in this week's episode of 'Good Luck Charlie.' The no-big-deal approach to introducing them? Kind of a big deal.

Obama Appoints National Black Justice Coalition's Sharon Lettman-Hicks to Commission on Educational Excellence for Afric...
01/22/2014

Obama Appoints National Black Justice Coalition's Sharon Lettman-Hicks to Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

President Obama appoints National Black Justice Coalition CEO Sharon Littman-Hicks to the Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Share this:

"Someone who didn’t take the time to listen to what I said –- who didn’t care, who didn’t value me as a person and who j...
01/22/2014

"Someone who didn’t take the time to listen to what I said –- who didn’t care, who didn’t value me as a person and who just saw me as, 'Oh, you’re just this story.'"

A controversial story published by ESPN's Grantland last week sent shockwaves through the Internet.

What was intended to be an exploration of "scientifically su...

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