Quentin Bell (born 1987/88) is an activist for transgender rights in the African-American LGBT community. He is the co-founder and executive director of The Knights and Orchids Society, a non-profit based in Selma, Alabama that is led by and provides healthcare services to Black trans, queer, and gender non-conforming people.[1][2][3][4]
Quentin Bell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 36–37)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Alabama State University |
| Occupation(s) | Activist, executive director |
| Organization(s) | The Knights and Orchids Society |
Work and activism edit
Bell co-founded The Knights and Orchids Society in 2012 with his wife Jennine.[1][2] The organization evolved from a fraternity that Bell founded at Alabama State University in 2009.[3] The nonprofit provides free gender-affirming health and wellness services, with priority given to Black trans people.[3][5]
Bell has spoken out on state bills that affect transgender rights, including access to restrooms and healthcare for trans children.[1][2][5]
Education and personal life edit
Bell received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Alabama State University.[6][7] He graduated from the Stanford LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program in 2019.[7]
Bell, a trans man, underwent gender transition in his late 20s.[1] He and his wife Jennine live in Selma with their children.[1]
Awards and honors edit
- 2017: Community Grantmaking Fellow, Trans Justice Funding Project[6]
- 2019: Champion of Pride, The Advocate[8]
- 2020: Victory Empowerment Fellow, Victory Institute[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Parks, Casey (March 21, 2022). "Activists face an avalanche of anti-transgender bills". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Carlisle, Madeleine (September 28, 2022). "Quentin Bell is on the TIME100 Next 2022 List". TIME. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Crain, Abbey (June 13, 2022). "The Advocates Helping Trans Alabamians Fight for Their Right to Healthcare". Them. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ Yurcaba, Jo (November 19, 2021). "Transgender people in 'survival mode' as violence rises, anti-trans bills become law". NBC News. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Baska, Maggie (May 4, 2022). "Trans people are being failed at every turn in Alabama. This group is taking matters into its own hands". PinkNews. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b Marin (May 16, 2017). "Introducing 2017 TJFP Community Grantmaking Fellow, Quentin "Que" Bell!". Trans Justice Funding Project. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ a b c Enriquez, Mario (June 24, 2022). "Meet the 2020 Victory Empowerment Fellows". Victory Institute. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "Meet The Advocate's 104 Champions of Pride for 2019". The Advocate. May 28, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2022.