Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, but it is often overlooked in the African-American community, particularly among black women. Black women face unique emotional and mental health challenges that are often compounded by the intersection of race and gender.

Discrimination, prejudice, and stigma are significant contributing factors to the higher rates of mental health challenges experienced by black LGBTQIA+ youth. Additional factors such as racial prejudice, lack of access to resources, and intolerance from family members contribute to the challenges faced by black LGBTQIA+ youth.

If we have any hope of achieving a world without racism and white supremacy, it will come from raising anti-racist children and that process should start as soon as birth (if not well before).