Crystal D. Oberle

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors have no conflicts to disclose. DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Data for this research are available at https://doi.org/10.18738/T8/JYGWST REFERENCES , , & (2023). How Black is biracial? Black people's empathy toward Black/White biracial people following racial discrimination in the United States. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 29(3), 372–384. https://doi.org/10.1037/cdp0000586 , & (2009).

Abstract Objective: This study examined how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives shape school climate, belonging, and mental health among sexual minority (LGBTQ+) college students. Participants: 4,110 LGBTQ+ college students completed the “climate for diversity and inclusion” module of the Healthy Minds Survey.

INTRODUCTION Critical race theory stems from and includes a continuously growing body of research across multiple disciplines including law, economics, education, public health, psychology, and more. This research reveals that racial prejudice and discrimination exists, not only at the individual level but also at the institutional level (Delgado & Stefancic, 2017). Fortunately, much progress has been made in the United States (US) since the abolition of slavery.