Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction, still challenges Black queer representation in media

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Jussie Smollett’s overturned conviction, still challenges Black queer representation in media

a report from The Williams Institute at UCLA, 42% of LGBT adults in the United States are people of color, with 12% of those adults identifying as Black. That same report detailed that 38% of Black LGBT adults identify as men, compared to 61% who identify as women.Despite representing less than 10% of the LGBT adults in the U.S., our nuanced stories and vibrant culture as Black queer men have been vital in shaping American history. But Black que…