page_title: Media and LGBTQ youth of colour in the United States
section_title: Hashtags
hierarchical_section_title: Media and LGBTQ youth of colour in the United States / Media initiatives / Hashtags
context_page_description: In the United States, LGBTQ youth of colour are marginalized adolescents in the LGBTQ community. Social issues include homelessness; cyberbullying; physical, verbal and sexual abuse; suicide; drug addiction; street violence; immigration surveillance; engagement in high-risk sexual activity; self-harm, and depression. The rights of LGBTQ youth of colour are reportedly not addressed in discussions of sexuality and race in the larger context of LGBTQ rights.
  Specific issues primarily stem from the framework of intersectionality. LGBTQ youth of colour may experience sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, heterosexism, white supremacy or poverty, sometimes simultaneously. Concerns for marginalized individuals in an already-marginalized community include intercultural competence, the school-to-prison pipeline, and school expulsions.
  Activities aimed at providing safe spaces and support for LGBTQ youth of colour activities are generally held in libraries, schools, non-profit agencies and designated community spaces. These activities, which provide practical sex education, mental-health support, empowerment and positive role models, usually require state funding as HIV/AIDS prevention.
context_section_description: The hashtag #morecolormorepride celebrates the addition of brown and black stripes, changing the rainbow flag designed by Gilbert Baler. The stripes were added to make the LGBTQ community more inclusive and advocate against racial discrimination.
  The hashtag #VisibleMe was created to highlight stories from LGBT youth worldwide. The hashtag was used by a diverse community on a number of platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Many young teens shared their stories and created an Instagram channel. Movements such as the #40toNoneDay raised awareness regarding youth-of-color homelessness, particularly in the LGBT community. Sara Ramirez, who plays a bisexual doctor on Grey’s Anatomy, advocates the movement to bring attention to the 40 percent of homeless youth who identify as part of the LGBT community; LGBT youth are less than seven percent of the general youth population.
caption: Philadelphia City Hall pride flag