There is very little information available that centered on AALC and their families (AALF) in the current body of literature on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) persons and their families. This research project gave voice to AALF, a voiceless population that is invisibility to many within society, African American communities specifically. This study used a phenomenological qualitative approach to complete this comprehensive exploration of AALF. Several research methods assisted in gathering salient information on each AALF; in depth interviews, observations, and memo writing helped to make this study significant. Findings revealed the ways in which African American lesbian families define themselves while negotiating multiple spaces within the African American and larger American communities. African American lesbian families shared similar value and belief systems as their counterparts; however, they face specific challenges directly related to sexual orientation and race. This dissertation (a) examined key issues African American lesbian families described as salient to family functionality, (b) identified specific stressors like lack of extended family support and Black homophobia, and (c) provided guidelines and a model for counselors and educators working with this group. Lastly, findings suggested that African American lesbian families live throughout many American communities and believe in many American traditional values (i.e., family, education, work, etc.).