Profiles

The Black community has an extraordinary legacy of achievement and innovation. On this last day of Black History Month 2025, we honor one of these important Black heroes who achieved tremendous accomplishments despite numerous barriers designed to subjugate, smother, or misattribute these contributions to other groups.

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.