9 COLORS INITIATIVE

9 Colors Initiative was founded in 2016 by a group of young college students with a mission to promote equity and inclusivity within the LGBTQIAA+ & allied communities in Florida. The organization was established to address social and health disparities that disproportionately affect black queer people and their families in the central west, southwest & south regions of Florida. Over the years, 9 Colors Initiative has been dedicated to eradicating conscious and unconscious biases through education, advocacy, and community engagement, with a focus on creating safe spaces, providing health and wholeness services, and offering development & empowerment opportunities.

The organization has played a crucial role in promoting equality with pride programming, health & social service advocacy, and human rights for marginalized communities within the LGBTQIAA+ & allied communities we serve. Through partnerships with local organizations, advocacy efforts, and education programs, 9 Colors Initiative has worked to raise awareness about issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention, mental health, access to healthcare, discrimination, and social justice.