Black queer college students want to explore their identity -- but feel excluded by both Black and LGBTQ student groups

Befriending other Black queer students can build a sense of safety and connection. Juanmonino/E+ Collection/Getty Images

For his new book “Black and Queer on Campus,” American studies professor Michael Jeffries interviewed 65 Black LGBTQ college students across the U.S. – 40 from historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, and 25 from predominantly white schools.

The Conversation asked Jeffries to discuss what he learned about how queer Black students view LGBTQ student organizations, their general experiences on college campuses and their opinions about current events.