Here is quick look at the results for the second part of the National Strategy For Black Gay Youth In America.
Here are some important pieces (this is not the full report):
10.8% were not sure of their HIV status, 8.4% were HIV positive, 80.8% were HIV negativeMore after the jump
Black LGBT youth nationally considered these to be the Top Barriers They Face – which THEY felt were directly related to their sexuality: (multiple choice)
Bullying 55.1%
Mental Abuse 48.6%
Unemployment 20.8%
Do you believe that “coming out” would cause your family/friends to disown you?
Yes 54.1%
No 34.8%
Have you ever thought about or considered suicide because of issues surrounding your sexuality?
Yes 41.3%
No 58.7%
