Center for Black Equity
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
The Center for Black Equity (CBE) is a Washington, DC–based organization focused on advancing health, economic, and social equity for LGBT people of African descent. Founded in 1999, the group works to strengthen leadership, institutions, and programs that support a multinational LGBT network dedicated to improving health and wellness, economic empowerment, and equal rights, while emphasizing individual and collective responsibility and self-determination. Its activities address a range of equity-related issues, including health, human services, education, and broader social and economic concerns affecting Black LGBTQ communities. Recent developments include continuing leadership transitions, with an interim CEO appointed in 2024, and ongoing initiatives such as producing national events and public messaging around Black LGBTQ rights and visibility.