Being Black, Military, and Raising LGBTQ+ Kids

Being Black, Military, and Raising LGBTQ+ Kids

December 2, 2025 · 17 min

About this episode

An active-duty soldier discusses the challenges of balancing military service, identity, and raising LGBTQ+ children with Dr. Raquel Martin.

An active-duty soldier opens up about balancing identity, service, and family. Dr. Raquel Martin unpacks what it means to be Black in the military while raising LGBTQ+ kids, and how self-awareness and purpose help maintain connection.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Raquel Martin

Guest: active-duty soldier

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Places: Black, military, LGBTQ+

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