Quote from: Jay. on September 27, 2015, 05:53:32 PM
Quote from: Herb. on September 27, 2015, 05:09:25 PM
Quote from: Jay. on September 27, 2015, 05:02:19 PM
Quote from: Herb. on September 27, 2015, 04:41:59 PM
Quote from: M ? I on September 27, 2015, 04:38:01 PM
She was reading white faggots because they go around saying "yassssssss bitch" "bye Felicia" and being on tv using black gay slang making a mockery of black women. Black gays aren't apart of the LGBT community.
I know many black men who closely identify with the LGBT community.
Especially in New York City. Many of them run foundations targeted to gay black men, lesbian black women, etc.
I do get your point -- as in, the element of exclusivity within the white gay community, however, if someone is referencing them, they should be very blunt (as they themselves and their fans claim they are), by saying just that. Because making such a broad, blanket statement is only opening up the doors to offend many people who do identify as lesbian or gay.
I agree with the first part. I know many black men who identify with the LGBT community, march in pride parades and so forth. Even give back to the gay community. And there are plenty of white gay men who are very accepting of black gay men. One of the biggest HIV/AIDS organizations which is in NYC GMHC, does a lot for black gay men whether they're HIV positive or not. There are a number of organizations that actually help gay black men especially when they're kicked out of their homes and so forth.
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Imagine being in a predominately black LGBT homeless shelter (because they do exist), and seeing a tweet about your fav artist not accepting gays. 9 times out of 10, you're not going to think all that critically and really delve into the comment. You see it for what it is. This is my problem with blanket statements, regardless of intent.
I could careless what Azulu Shakur is tweeting about, but I cannot bring myself to be unaligned with those who feel some type of way.
Right. It's preposterous how some gay men don't want to identify within the LGBT community and so forth. At least the LGBT community does accept gay black men, especially if you're doing something within the community as well.
I can understand why some don't identify with it. They're reluctant to be connected with something which people have drenched in so much stigma and hatred. But that doesn't give those people the right to disregard others who gladly identify with their community.
I'm not going to pretend like I am a person who runs outside every day with rainbow belts on, participates in LGBT activities, etc. We have a LGBT group at the company I work for which I am not a part of. Nor am I immersed in gay culture or clubs. But I always respect those who choose to engage themselves in these groups and activities. And am always prepared to align myself with their individual struggles if need be.
We all live in a society where blacks and gays are treated unfairly, and face prejudice every day. We all live in a society where one must muster up the guts to tell their own parents about their sexual preference, afraid of consequences or disappointment that may follow. So no one needs to try and separate themselves from any of it, or look down on others who are more open and proud with their truth.
Don't let the trace amounts of shame and embarrassment in your own heart trickle down to other s. It's just not fair.
