We still see far too many mainstream media reports that paint people of color, African Americans in particular, as monolithically homophobic—which ends up feeding a cycle of anger, frustration and distrust on all sides.”
These are the stories of people coalescing to form vibrant communities, broaden our understanding of family, and resist discrimination, hostility and ignorance.”
Foundation Successes
For the Paul Rapoport Foundation, a strategic plan shifted both its board make-up and its grantee list. Five years later, it's a role model for LGBTQ people of color grantmaking. Executive Director Jane Schwartz describes this success.