Another Article suggest that White Gay Men are "natural allies" to Black Women

The Dear White Gays story continues with another response to the article.

This time it's from Steve Friess, who wants White Gay men and Black women to be allies.

He states:

Last week, that alliance came under attack by misguided University of Mississippi senior Sierra Mannie, who believed she was defending black women from cultural theft by launching an assault on white gays who, to her mind, behave too black. She zinged, “You are not a black woman, and you do not get to claim either blackness or womanhood. It is not yours. It is not for you.”

Others have already burned the piece down to its homo-ignorant nub, noting that Mannie writes cluelessly and obscenely about the nature and challenges of being gay. Her fire is fueled by some undeniably racist interactions, a supposed epidemic of white gay men who actually wish to be called by stereotypically black names and anoint themselves “strong black women.” It’s difficult to dispute that such behavior is weird and offensive, but it’s illogical to suggest all gay white men are “thieves” on that anecdotal basis alone.

While I appreciate his attempt on the matter, he could've kept this.

She wasn't claiming that all White men were thieves nor was she trying create a rift. Steve tries diss her work, however he wasn't too great in his response either. And real talk, why would we believe White gay men will be great allies for Black women, when they are not the best allies for Black gay men?

My Take on the "Dear White Gays" Article

Sierra Mannie struck a nerve with many White Gay men over her TIME.com post. If you haven't heard about it, here's the quick and dirty: She wants White Gay men to stop fooling around with Black women culture.

After reading it, engaging in convo/arguments, re-reading... I think I see where she's coming from. First, I will say that her approach was a bit 'young'. You can tell she's hasn't had a lot of experience on the topic, but it still doesn't negate the point.

There is an issue here. Some white gay men feel that they have to turn it up to talk to a Black woman. I've seen it a lot, especially during my former job. My boss is a Black woman and when White gays talk to her, they turn up the "Blackish Mannerisms." I guess in their minds, they are connecting with her, laying down the red carpet so to say.

And while they mean no harm at all, they have no idea that it's a bit insulting to Black women. I believe you shouldn't have to change your overall demeanor when you're meeting or talking to someone of another race or culture. Sure, there are some things to pay more attention to, but you don't have go down Stereotype Dr. to do so.

So, White Gay men, when you meet a sista don't put your hand on your hip, smack your lips, roll your head and serve your best Nene Leakes drag. Just talk to her like a normal everyday person. She may be fabulous, but she is also human.

Sierra Mannie talks about her TIME "Dear White Gays" Op-ed on CNN