Tongues Untied hopes to provide a safe space for LGBTQ students of color at the University of Minnesota.

Founded in 2010, Tongues Untied is “a space for LGBTQ students of color to gain a sense of empowerment that positively impacts their academic success and persistence to graduation.”

According to the Minnesota Daily, Jason Jackson co-founded the group four years ago and now serves as assistant director of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Programs Office which houses the group.

“I’m very aware of some microagressions [and racism], and I’m also very aware of when we have to deal with homophobia,” Jackson, who is black and gay, told the Daily. “It still has its effects on me and my identities and how I move through the world.”

Tongues Untied has released a video explaining the group’s purpose and how others can get involved.