Abstract
The campus environment can be challenging for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (LGBTQ) students still developing their sexual identity. Being a Black gay or bisexual male can add another layer of isolation in their university setting. The campus climate for Black gay and bisexual males lack social support and does address their experience and needs. Additionally, Black gay and bisexual males attending historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) feel unsupported by the lack of LGBTQ resources on campus. The conceptual article aims to explore issues impacting Black gay and bisexual males in university settings. This article provides an overview of student identity development, the impact of the African American community, discrimination and hate crimes, the campus climate, the HBCU setting, mentoring impact, and counselor educators’ support with this student population.
Highlights
Universities and colleges are often the settings where students disclose their sexuality to others (Evans and D'Augelli, 1996)
The campus environment can be challenging for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or queer (LGBTQ) students still developing their sexual identity
This article provides an overview of student identity development, the impact of the African American community, discrimination and hate crimes, the campus climate, the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) setting, mentoring impact, and counselor educators' support with this student population
Summary
Universities and colleges are often the settings where students disclose their sexuality to others (Evans and D'Augelli, 1996). Black males grappling with the intersection of their race/ethnicity and their gay or bisexual identity are at risk for serious mental health problems, including suicide and depression These problems result from the difficulties involved in developing a gay or bisexual personal identity and are exacerbated by widespread negative attitudes. Black males face a "chilly" climate, including experiences of discrimination and feelings of fear (Evans and D'Augelli, 1996) They face higher rates of harassment, assault, and intimidation than their White counterparts (Bieschke et al, 2000). Given these obstacles for sexual minorities, a review of Black gay and bisexual males' challenges on college campuses is warranted. This article provides an overview of student identity development, the impact of the African American community, discrimination and hate crimes, the campus climate, the HBCU setting, mentoring impact, and counselor educators' support with this student population
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