Tracing Truth: The LGBTQ+ Data You Need to Know

Join Sunlight Research Center and MuckRock as we host Albert Serna Jr., Founder and Executive Editor at the Los Angeles Center for Investigative Journalism, for a practical workshop on using data to better understand and report on LGBTQ communities. In an era when numbers often shape narratives, learning how to locate, interpret and responsibly use data can deepen both accuracy and empathy in your reporting.

Where to begin

LGBTQ data exists across a range of sources, from national statistics to community-led projects. Learn how to identify reliable datasets, understand their limits and start your reporting process with context and care.

Interpreting the numbers

Every dataset tells a partial story. Explore how to read between the lines, recognize gaps and avoid reinforcing bias while using quantitative information to illuminate underreported realities.

Turning data into stories