Profiles

Leading as a Black Lesbian in the post-George Floyd Era

In a wide-ranging interview, Victoria Kirby York—the recently appointed Deputy Executive Director of the National Black Justice Coalition— discusses how she first got involved with the organization that is focused on eradicating racism and promoting Black LGBTQ equality, her goals for the organization, how the Civil Rights Act was not as inclusive as people believe, and the significance of Black LGBTQ political representation.