Check It was formed by group of 'bullied 9th graders ' in the Washington DC neighborhood of Trinidad in 2005 . It is the only recorded gang of gay and transgender youths in America , with more than 200 members at present . New documentary , also called Check It , tells how members are now trying to break cycle of poverty and violence . They are working on their own clothing label , putting on fashion shows and even doing stints as runway models . One of the film 's co-directors said : 'Being gay and black ... it 's like a nightmare waiting to happen '
Check It was formed by group of 'bullied ninth graders ' in the Washington DC neighborhood of Trinidad in 2005 . It is the only recorded gang of gay and transgender youths in America , with more than 200 members at present . New documentary , also called Check It , tells how members are now trying to break cycle of poverty and violence . They are working on their own clothing label , putting on fashion shows and even doing stints as runway models . One of the film 's co-directors said : 'Being gay and black ... it 's like a nightmare waiting to happen '