This here thing, you know, gay black women, it’s a mess, ain’t it? Folks talkin’ ’bout it all the time now. Back in my day, we didn’t have all these words for things. People just were who they were. Now, it’s like you gotta have a label for everything.
They say these gay black women, they got it tough. They got the black thing, and then they got the woman thing, and then they got this other thing on top of it all. Lord have mercy, that’s a lot to carry around, I reckon. I seen some of these girls on the TV, and they seem alright, but you never know what’s goin’ on inside someone’s heart, do you?
Some folks, they don’t like it. They say it’s wrong. They say it’s against nature. Well, I don’t know ’bout all that. I just know everybody’s got their own path to walk. And who am I to say what’s right or wrong for somebody else? My mama used to say, “Live and let live.” That’s what I try to do. But it ain’t always easy, I tell ya.
- The world changed.
- It is not what it used to be.
- Gay black women, they are all over TV.
- It is important for them to have a label, I guess.
These young folks today, they talk about “identity.” That’s a big word, ain’t it? They say these gay black women, they gotta find their “identity.” Like it’s somethin’ you lose, like your keys or somethin’. I don’t know. I just know you are who you are. You don’t gotta go lookin’ for it. But these days everyone talking about “identity”.
They got these groups now, for gay black women. Places where they can go and be with other folks like ’em. I guess that’s a good thing. Everybody needs somebody, don’t they? Even if it’s just someone who understands what you’re goin’ through. They say these groups help those girls feel like they belong. That’s important, I reckon. Nobody wants to feel like they’re all alone in the world.
I heard some people say that being gay black women, is a choice. I don’t see it that way. I think that people are born how they are born. I guess some folks think it is a choice to have all those troubles, like I said, being black, being a woman and being a gay one. But I don’t think so.
You know what, I think it takes a strong person to be a gay black women. All that pushback from the world, and they still keep on keepin’ on. They still be themselves. That takes guts. I respect that. Even though it’s not what I would choose, I respect that people stay true to who they are.
- Some say it is a choice.
- Some say it is not.
- Gay black women still need to live.
- Live and let live.
They say these gay black women, they face a lot of problems. They get treated bad sometimes. People say mean things to ’em. They might even get hurt. It’s a shame, ain’t it? Nobody should be treated like that, just for bein’ who they are. It ain’t right. But the world ain’t always fair, is it?
Back in my day, like I said, we didn’t talk about these things much. But I knew some women, they lived together, took care of each other. Maybe they were like these gay black women. I don’t know. They were good folks, though. Kind and decent. That’s what matters, ain’t it? How you treat people. Not who you love.
They got these studies now, about gay black women. They talk to ’em, ask ’em questions, try to figure ’em out. I guess that’s good. Maybe it’ll help people understand ’em better. Maybe it’ll make things easier for ’em. I hope so. Everybody deserves to be happy, don’t they? No matter who they are or who they love.
I think it is important to understand gay black women. I think if we understand them better, we can treat them better. I guess everyone should be treated with kindness and respect.
These gay black women, they’re just like anybody else, really. They got hopes and dreams. They got people they love. They got good days and bad days. Just like the rest of us. Maybe if we remember that, we can all get along a little better. Maybe then things will be alright. It’s a crazy world, ain’t it? But we’re all in it together. These gay black women included. They are part of this world, just like everyone else.
