Correcting the Record on Affinity Groups and Space for Black Students and Students of Color

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Correcting the Record on Affinity Groups and Space for Black Students and Students of Color

Publication Year: 2026

This resource explains the importance and legality of affinity groups and spaces for Black students, students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and other underrepresented communities on college campuses.

By Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: Four Strategies to Increase Inclusivity

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Child Well-Being | LGBTQ+

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students: Four Strategies to Increase Inclusivity

Publication Year: 2023

Schools have the power to transform the lives of marginalized and minoritized students, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGTBQ+) youth. As students return to school this fall, especially in the midst of hostile anti-LGBTQ+ policies, it is important now more than ever that LGBTQ+ students have access to a supportive and inclusive school climate with positive peer and teacher relationships.

Given that LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to report lower developmental assets, it is still crucial that we take steps to make LGBTQ+ students feel included and supported.

By Antonia Caba for Search Institute.

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