- the fear of rejection, hatred and violence can make LGBTQ people feel invisible
- they feel the need to hide their sexuality
- places that allow LGBTQ people to be themselves are important to them by because it
takes alot of energy to hide who they are
Religion
- many black church leaders attack gay people
- open hostility leads many gay people off and many religious gay people feel a disconnect
from their community without a safe place to go and worship
Violence and Rejection
- violence against black gay people by heterosexuals is common
- many also fear getting kicked out by their parents as well as lack of support from the
people around them
How to Support Them
Be Understanding
- understand the fact that being black and gay coexist with each other
- many gay black men have made significant contributions to the world
Be Trustworthy
- being outed by a third party is never a good thing so don't be the one to do that
- be that person they can talk to and won't judge them
Avoid policing anyone's gender presentation or personality
- do not discourage them from being themselves
- many gay people are flamboyant and over the top but that is who they are
Be Understanding
- understand the fact that being black and gay coexist with each other
- many gay black men have made significant contributions to the world
Be Trustworthy
- being outed by a third party is never a good thing so don't be the one to do that
- be that person they can talk to and won't judge them
Avoid policing anyone's gender presentation or personality
- do not discourage them from being themselves
- many gay people are flamboyant and over the top but that is who they are
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