Word of the Gay: "Same Gender Oriented"

"Same gender oriented" is a politically correct unisex term for someone who is gay or lesbian.

The Changing face of Same-Gender Loving Students at Historically Black Colleges

The Human Rights Campaigns Historically Black Colleges and Universities program is an effort to create dialogue and awareness about LGBT issues among these schools. The effort is to help bring dialogue, campus organizations, and resources dedicated to LGBT students of color and their allies.


Students can join existing LGBT clubs at a HBCU, or create your own organization or event!

Faculty and staff can also help create safer, more welcoming and affirming academic institutions.

Blog Spotlight: The Gang's All Queer

The Gang's All Queer is a blog representing queer people of color that cover news, politics, art, music, media, and design.

Blog Spotlight: Living Out Loud With Darian

Living Out Loud With Darian is a blog that discusses a range of issues from an African-American gay male perspective. This same gender loving blog has been nominated for Best Gay Blog in Southern Voice's annual Best of Gay Atlanta.

Word of the Gay: "Pomo Afro Homo"

"Pomo Afro Homo" stands for Post-modern African American Homo, they shun labeling their sexual orientation, and choose to be avant-garde.

Word of the Gay: "Banjee"

"Banjee" is a term that describes masculine latino, black, or multi-racial men who have sex with men.

Word of the Gay: "Same Gender Loving"

"Same Gender Loving" or SGL for short is a term coined within the African-American LGBT community. The term is preferred because it is seen as separate and distinct from queer slang that is seen as white dominated. The term is also popular among people of color because it emphasizes emotional relationships and not just relationships purely based on sexuality.

Blog Spotlight: SGL Universe

Todays blog spotlight and shout goes to SGL Universe. So what is SGL you may ask? SGL Universe is the blog that posts items of interest to the Same Gender Loving community. The term is typically used among African-American LGBT groups. Whether you are black, brown, white, or purple, you are sure to find the stories and critiques interesting. So check it out...

SGL Universe