Two Visibilities: What Pride Month Asks of Race Equality Data

The Race Equality Foundation reflects on how Pride Month highlights the importance of recognising “two visibilities”, the overlapping identities of race and sexuality, and how these can shape people’s lived experiences. The article explores how data on health, inequality and service access often fails to fully capture the experiences of people who belong to both ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities, leading to gaps in understanding and support.

It argues that better, more inclusive data collection is needed to ensure that policy and services properly reflect the realities of intersectional identities. Without this, inequalities can remain hidden or misunderstood, making it harder to design effective interventions. The piece also calls for a more joined-up approach across equality work, encouraging organisations and policymakers to consider how race and sexuality intersect rather than treating them as separate issues.

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