Experiences of LGBTQ+ ethnic minorities reported in major new study

The Progress Pride Flag - People who identify as both LGBTQ+ and an ethnic minority have described their lived experiences of racism and homophobia in a new report co-led by researchers from UCL. The experiences of 29 individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ from ethnic minorities in the UK have been published today. The report, funded by UCL, is the UK's first major study to analyse the lived experiences of people living in the intersection of these minority identities. Individuals spoke about experiencing racism on LGBT dating apps and physical spaces, as well as issues around coming out to families and ethnic minority communities. Some spoke about turning to their faith for support while others discussed being asked to leave places of worship due to their sexuality. Many participants spoke about mental health challenges including barriers to accessing medical care. One individual spoke of how people who are both sexual and ethnic minorities are not represented in UK media.