Sylvia Rhue facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sylvia Rhue
Rhue at San Francisco Pride in 2011
Born	1947 (age 77–78) Pasadena, California
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Oakwood College UCLA (MSW, 1971) Institute for the Advanced Study of Human ... (PhD, 1986)
Occupation	Writer Filmmaker Producer
Notable work	All God's Children

Sylvia Rhue (born in 1947) is an African-American writer, filmmaker, producer, and activist. She is known for her work promoting fairness and understanding for all people.

Early Life and Education

Sylvia Rhue was born in Pasadena, California, in 1947. Her parents were immigrants from Canada. Her great-great-grandmother was born in Blair House, which is a guest house for the President. Rhue grew up attending a traditional black church.

Rhue earned a degree in Psychology and Sociology from Oakwood College. This school is now called Oakwood University. She then earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from UCLA. An MSW degree helps people learn how to assist individuals, families, and communities. In 1986, Rhue earned her Ph.D. from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human .... She was the first African American to receive this Ph.D. from the institute.

Sylvia Rhue's Career

After finishing her studies, Rhue worked as a social worker. She focused on helping people in the African American community. In 1988, she helped start the Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum. This group worked for equality and understanding for all people.

In 1996, Rhue helped create a documentary film called All God's Children. She co-produced and co-directed the film with Frances Reid and Dee Mosbacher. These directors have even been nominated for Oscars. The film looked at African American family values, religious beliefs, and civil rights. It also explored how people can be more accepting of others. The film won several awards, including Best Documentary at the National Black Arts Film Festival. It also received a Lambda Liberty Award from the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund.

Rhue also produced other films. These include Women in Love, "We Have a Legacy, and Women and Children: AIDS and HIV.

Activism and Advocacy

Sylvia Rhue was a board member and director for the National Black Justice Coalition. She joined this group when it was founded in 2003. She often spoke out against groups that did not accept all people. She once said, "Love is the engine of the universe and cannot be boiled down to tab A goes into Slot B." This quote shows her belief in love and acceptance for everyone.

In 2006, she helped organize the Black Church Summit in Atlanta. This event aimed to encourage churches to be more welcoming and accepting of all people.

Rhue has also worked for Equal Partners in Faith. She has written articles for The Huffington Post and other publications. Her work continues to focus on promoting understanding and fairness.

Filmography