Young People of Color

Welcome to Young People of Color! This community is supported by The Steve Fund, the nation's only non-profit focused on working with students, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to promote the emotional well-being and mental health of young people of color. During their late teens and twenties, young people of color may face challenges related to their mental health and emotional well-being that they need to cope with. That's what Young People of Color at 7Cups is all about! It’s a place to come and be heard, to find and give support. Welcome, friends, to the Young People of Color Support Online Community at 7 Cups.

What are the different forum topics for Young People of Color?

Celebrating Persons of Color: Let’s celebrate persons of color!

Community Space: A place for introductions, icebreakers, games, community check-ins and discussions.

Discussions & Resources: A place for community discussions and resources.

Mental Health as a POC: Struggling with your mental health? Discuss it here.

Share Your Story: Share your story here!

How can I help?

You can help us by simply responding to threads and sharing your story (if you're comfortable). Check-in with us, join a discussion, or start one! Alternatively, you can join us as a Forum Leader. Check out this thread for more information.

Helpful Threads

Taglist: Do you want to stay up to date with our community? Then join our tag list to be notified whenever there is a new discussion or update within the community!

YPOC Guide: Take a read of our People of Color guide!

Young People of Color FAQ

Q: Are there any sub-community-specific guidelines that we need to adhere to?

A: You can find Sub-community-specific guidelines below, which you should follow in addition to the general forum guidelines.

Help! I still have a question! 

If you need help, feel free to contact a community leader or post here, and someone will contact you!