A recent report highlights the burgeoning LGBTQ+ population in Massachusetts, now at 9.1%, representing a 26% increase since 2016. However, disparities in health care, mental health, and economic stability continue to challenge the community, particularly for marginalized individuals including those outside Greater Boston and of color. Leaders from the Boston Foundation and Fenway Health emphasize the ongoing struggle for true equality, underscoring the necessity of addressing these unfulfilled needs as the community faces increasing adversities. Comprehensive data, including demographic changes and personal testimonies, shed light on the current state of LGBTQ+ rights in the state.
"While the data show the remarkable vibrancy, vitality, and growth of Massachusetts' LGBTQ+ population, this report comes at a time when this vital part of the fabric of our Commonwealth is under ever greater attack."
"We must acknowledge that true equality for LGBTQ+ people in the Commonwealth remains unfinished work - especially for those outside Greater Boston, and particularly for individuals who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color, older adults, and those facing economic insecurity."
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