I Asked Question and I Got the Answers

In my current piece on Bilerico Project, I asked if it's okay to disagree? My reason for the post was to address why it seems we can't have diverse opinions on specific LGBT topics.

So, many peeps had something to say. Some was good and some... Well, if you want you can see it, go here.

I was told that some writers leave because of the attacks and hateration. Hopefully, they will learn that I don't run from no one; I battle back and battle hard. (That's Southern Suburban Street talk right there, lol)

I'm Back on The Bilerico Project

Hi all

So next Friday, I'm back on The Bilerico Project. I will write 4 posts on different topics: opinion, personal, news and whatever.

If you have any suggestions, just let me know. I would love to hear your ideas. If you can't think of anything right now, that's fine. I will be able to write for TBP on regular basis.

I Caused Controversy on The Bilerico Project

Hi all,

So as some of you know, I was a guest blogger on The Bilerico Project yesterday. It was a great opportunity and I'm very stoked about it. However, my last post apparently caused some small controversy, see below

Black LGBT bloggers are making waves in blogosphere. I truly enjoy reading about what's happening in the ATL or how individuals are making history. But it seems we are few and far between. There are probably a handful of us that are regular reads for the LGBT community, and I would like to change that. I would like to see more Black LGBT bloggers out there on the web. 

There are so many things we can do for the Black LGBT community. For example:

• We can motivate readers to confront the Black church on its homophobia
• Encourage our young people to be fighters for equal rights
• Provide an outlet for other Black LGBT people to feel heard and loved
• Challenge the stereotypes that beset our community

We have the opportunity to be a powerful force in the overall LGBT movement. Hopefully, more and more Black LGBT bloggers will join us, tell the world our stories, and help in the struggle for equality.

This was my short personal post. But this piece actually offended someone. They thought I was trying to separate us (Black folks) and push Blackness rather than Humanity.

Okay... My intent was to motivate and encourage Black LGBT bloggers to keep it up and stay on the path. Who knew I would considered a separatist. Oh Lord, I guess this is a taste of being a blogger. Oh well.

My post

I'm a Guest Blogger on The Bilerico Project

I was asked to be a guest blogger on The Bilerico Project. I'm a little nervous, but I hope it all works out.

So, if you like, go over to The Bilerico Project and check me out.

Alex Blaze presents very interesting points about the DNC Boycott

Y'all know my feelings, but I want to share others who don't completely agree with "boycott" business.

Alex Blaze, Managing Editor of The Bilerico Project, had this to say:

1. I thought we were already boycotting the DNC. Am I the only who thought that the gAyTM was already supposed to be shut down?

2. The list of charges against the DNC, in its current form, contains some half-truths and unconfirmed rumors on it. According to MLK, self-purification was an entire step when it came to executing a social justice action, and it should be instinctively obvious as to why. If we're seeking justice, we have to base our actions in truth.

3. They say the boycott ends once ENDA is passed and DOMA and DADT are repealed, but they don't specify whether they mean a transgender-inclusive ENDA or not. Since a known and unapologetic transphobe is organizing this, it's a very appropriate question. (And, yes, I would say the same thing if a homophobic transsexual person were organizing something like this.)

4. There has been some movement forward on LGBT issues. Hate crimes legislation passed, discrimination against trans folks in government was banned, a slew of LGBT people were appointed to high-ranking positions, LGBT-specific health care provisions were included in the House bill, an inclusive ENDA's plugging along, the HUD opened up their definition of family to include LGBT families, the Census Bureau will release data on same-sex couples who put themselves down as "married," the HUD will study LGBT housing discrimination for the first time ever, increased HIV/AIDS treatment funding through the Ryan White CARE Act was proposed in the House, the DHHS lifted the HIV travel ban, abstinence-only education is most likely gone, and the DHHS has promised to create an LGBT senior resource center.

These are important changes for lots of people in the community, and if the biggest thanks the DNC can expect to get is a boycott, then what motivation do they have to move on more issues?

5. DADT repeal and ENDA could get done soon, but I really don't think that DOMA will be repealed for a good, long while. We're 0-31 in the marriage fight at the state level and same-sex marriage polls poorly. There's no way Congress is going to pass that soon.

6. Outside of a small group of gay megadonors (which hasn't signed on, as far as I can tell), are our dollars really enough to get attention? Considering how easily women got thrown under the bus this weekend, and how much more power they have in the party than we do, I don't know if we have the power to hold Democrats to their promises.

7. Um, so if it weren't for ENDA, DOMA, and DADT, would the DNC be alright? I mean, if the GOP announced tomorrow that they support us on these three issues, then does that mean we should donate to John Boehner?

These are good points, something more to think about.