That includes The Center’s clients, the majority of whom are LGBTQ Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color (BIPOC). Queer and trans people of color are directly and persistently impacted by systemic racism and economic injustice. For our programming and service provision to be truly equitable, and for us to achieve our mission, we must recognize and respond to the long-term, pervasive effects of all forms of racism on our community members, partners, and staff alike.