Senusret I, in this single message you've reinforced every good thing I've ever thought about men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I applaud your honesty and openness. See, I've always thought of Alpha men on a higher plane. Maybe I've just been blessed to know some truly progressive and openminded Alphas, but who can say for certain. Not to disparage other NPHC fraternities, but the thoughtfulness of Alpha men -- the ability to pause, reflect, and articulate strong ideas -- that always made them stand out in my mind. You've epitomized that in more ways than many other Alphas I know - save for Walter Kimbrough, but this thread ain't about him.
It's truly sad that some folks from your own d*mn family can't overlook their own prejudices to see that brotherhood should -- and does -- eclipse all. I'm not saying that we have to look the other way if faced with something we don't agree with, but dang, just agree to be BROTHERLY and accept the fact that this queer brother IS an Alpha, always will be an Alpha, and isn't going away. And I dare say that he -- and other queer folk in GLOS like him -- is representative of a greater issue, especially an issue that is coming to a head in African American communities. Folks can try to close their eyes and ears all they want, but lesbigay folks in GLO are integral members of all our communities, and we'd do well to hip ourselves to that fact and act accordingly.
Plus, you like Paul Beatty as much as I do. That gives you a
bunch of extra cool points.
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