It’s no secret that I occasionally throw out a political or social statement on this blog. The song in this video was originally intended for the Afirican American civil rights movement. I am aware that by posting this video I will offend some of my black friends. If anyone finds this offending then I am sorry but I do not apologize for the message it makes.
For those wondering why I’m pointing this out it is because a lot of African Americans feel that the LGBT Community is feeding off their trials, errors and success in terms of the fight for equality. They feel it an injustice because they don’t consider the LGBT equality movement in comparison to their own. Most probably that is a result of religious upbringing and teachings that homosexuality is wrong.
I understand but I will tell you where you are wrong. Black equality just as gay equality comes down to one basic commonality and that is the rights of all humans to be treated equally. That, my friends, is where the comparison falls. Be proud that you’ve paved the way for other minorities to follow in your footsteps. For that we (as gays) look up to you and to what you have so boldly and bravely achieved over the past decades. Hopefully that gives even more to be proud of. If not, then are you being selfish of your own basic human right? For the love of humanism should you not share it with other minorities no matter how diverse. Isn’t the acceptance and tolerance of diversity the key to world peace?
We are not saying that being gay compares to being black in the sense of nature. We are not even asking you to change your beliefs. What we are asking you for is tolerance and acceptance. The very same things you asked of white people. Can you honestly deny us of that when the only proof you have that homosexuality is wrong is the same proof that whites had that slavery was right?
And, let’s not forget:
“Dr. King was a strong supporter of gay rights as well. Bayard Rustin, who was openly gay, was one of King’s primary advisors from 1956 until King’s death in 1968. Rustin convinced King to dedicate himself to the principles of non-violence; he also organized the 1963 March on Washington. King withstood great pressure from both blacks and whites for working so closely with a known homosexual.”
Quote taken from the creator of the above video – He makes a very valid point.
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Now I’m convinced. First the football commerical with mancrunchy or whatever. Now this? Well. At least you can take comfort in knowing you’re not the only gay white male racist. This is why I hate gay blogs. All the same. A bunch of screaming fags yelling at each other when they should be uniting. Yes I am offended. Apology not accepted.
“A bunch of screaming fags yelling at each other…”
Dude, isn’t that exactly what YOU are doing here on my blog? If you get racism out of what I said then you’ve got some soul searching to do. I expected to catch some flames from promoting “A Change is Gonna Come” in relation to the LGBT movement. But, racism? C’mon – Get real!
Damn right we’re selfish if that’s what YOU want to call it. We earned the right to be selfish. You are right about one thing and that is the only common factor between the two movements. Problem is that’s where it starts and ends. We have to fight ours and you have to fight yours. There is no piggy backing if you’re going to be successful. That is what you fail to understand.
For what it’s worth I do not think of you as a racist. I just think you are misguided. In fact your entire movement is misguided and that’s why you are failing. You’ve got to fight your war on your own merrits and not rely on what other have done to “pave the way” for you.
By all means use the song for inspiration but don’t make it your own. Otherwise you show your weakness.
Lika,
I’ve been following your blog for a long time and this may be the first time I haven’t totally agreed with your point of view. Seems like you’re still stuck on the Prop 8 win (our loss). It’s time to move on, bud.
I see your points are valid but I don’t think your approach is the right way. It comes off as arrogant and angry. If we want to get the black vote on our side I don’t think this is the way to go about it. IMO.
One more thing… Lika is not a racist Far from it. There is more Marcus Patrick on this site than any I’ve seen. The dude loves the black dick. LOL
Ok, so I’m starting to think what I had to say didn’t come off the right the way. Maybe I’m being too focused on just one aspect of the subject. I say this because the person who left the advice above stated exactly what I believe as well. I see what blacks did in their civil rights movement as an inspiration. It’s not something that I want to take away from them. It’s something that I think we can learn from and make our own way.
@ mark – thanks, man. Ya know I luffs me some “mark” and, yeah, I’ve had one or two (or, maybe three) and one of them was probably the hottest mofo I’ve ever… ooh, those mus-kels (muscles)
I agree with the post. It’s true that blacks killed our victory over Prop 8 in Cali. We only lost be 4% and it was the black vote that tipped the scale. If blacks weren’t so worried that we’re trying to compare homosexuality to being black that turnout would have been completely different. I don’t care what anyone says I am right on this one.
But the key is not to hate or pass judgment it is to educate. Obviously we need to do more preaching. Preaching is what our antis, black, white, whatever, listen to.