Quentin Bell (activist)

Quentin Bell (born 1987/88) is an activist for transgender rights in the African-American LGBT community. He is the co-founder and executive director of The Knights and Orchids Society, a non-profit based in Selma, Alabama that is led by and provides healthcare services to Black trans, queer, and gender non-conforming people.[1][2][3][4]

For the English art historian, see Quentin Bell.
For the American professional wrestler, see Bubba Monroe.
Quentin Bell
Born1987 or 1988 (age 35–36)[1]
Selma, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Alma materAlabama State University
Occupation(s)Activist, executive director
Organization(s)The Knights and Orchids Society

Work and activism

Bell co-founded The Knights and Orchids Society in 2012 with his wife Jennine.[1][2] The organization evolved from a fraternity that Bell founded at Alabama State University in 2009.[3] The nonprofit provides free gender-affirming health and wellness services, with priority given to Black trans people.[3][5]

Bell has spoken out on state bills that affect transgender rights, including access to restrooms and healthcare for trans children.[1][2][5]

Education and personal life

Bell received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Alabama State University.[6][7] He graduated from the Stanford LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program in 2019.[7]

Bell, a trans man, underwent gender transition in his late 20s.[1] He and his wife Jennine live in Selma with their children.[1]

Awards and honors
  • 2017: Community Grantmaking Fellow, Trans Justice Funding Project[6]
  • 2020: Victory Empowerment Fellow, Victory Institute[7]

References
  1. Parks, Casey (March 21, 2022). "Activists face an avalanche of anti-transgender bills". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  2. Carlisle, Madeleine (September 28, 2022). "Quentin Bell is on the TIME100 Next 2022 List". TIME. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  3. Crain, Abbey (June 13, 2022). "The Advocates Helping Trans Alabamians Fight for Their Right to Healthcare". Them. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  4. Yurcaba, Jo (November 19, 2021). "Transgender people in 'survival mode' as violence rises, anti-trans bills become law". NBC News. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  5. Baska, Maggie (May 4, 2022). "Trans people are being failed at every turn in Alabama. This group is taking matters into its own hands". PinkNews. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  6. Marin (May 16, 2017). "Introducing 2017 TJFP Community Grantmaking Fellow, Quentin "Que" Bell!". Trans Justice Funding Project. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  7. Enriquez, Mario (June 24, 2022). "Meet the 2020 Victory Empowerment Fellows". Victory Institute. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  8. "Meet The Advocate's 104 Champions of Pride for 2019". The Advocate. May 28, 2019. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
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