Black Queer Activists You Should Know | The Switch Up

Numerous Black queer activists have fought for decades to secure equal rights for the LGBTQ community, yet their names are often left out of history books. This year, they've begun to receive more attention - particularly after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis argued queer history and Black history had no connection. But many argue the contributions of Black queer activists have been vital in the fight for equality over the years.