What is Roddia's Room?
A 501(3)c Non-profit serving as safety, support,and acceptance for Black Queer youth and adult folx..
Why Roddia's Room?
Black Queer youth represent the largest population of homeless youth due to the prevalence of homomisia in Black communities and yet, to date, no organizations or facilities exist to serve them exclusively. Until now.
Why do we choose the word "queer?"
“Queer” isn’t simply another word for being gay, lesbian, or bisexual. “Queer,” as I am defining it here, represents a continuum of possibilities outside of what are considered to be [societal norms of] sexual or gender identities and behaviors. Affirmation of queerness creates possibility outside the norm."
Excerpt From: Charlene Carruthers. “Unapologetic.” iBooks.