Toward a More Inclusive Movement: Addressing the Needs of Low-Income LGBT People of Color

This workshop will highlight the legal issues faced by low-income LGBT people of color and how LGBT organizations, practitioners, and law students can better serve these communities. Panelists will discuss their experiences addressing the intersection of race, poverty, sexual orientation, and gender identity in their legal work, including areas such as prisoners' rights, youth in out-of-home care, and immigration. We will discuss issues and barriers that low-income LGBT people of color face, as well as specific solutions for addressing these needs through direct services; coalition building; and partnerships among LGBT, legal services, and people of color organizations.