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Originally posted by DOVE1920:
I'm not sure if this has already been discussed but why is homosexuality so hard to discuss within the Black community? Do we as a community need to evaluate our ideas of gender and sexuality? Is it our job as an organization to help bring some of these issues to light?
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Good question. I think it's hard to discuss because for all the liberal "economic" initiatives black folks support, we are indeed fairly socially conservative. As such, homosexuality/bisexuality/transgender has fallen far outside the comfort level of many black folks.
We really need to be more responsive to the needs of all in our community-gay/lesbian, straight, black, brown, rich, poor, town or country, single and married. The increase in HIV among blacks has been caused in part by our fear of admitting bisexual relations and avoidance of the issues is detremental to the growth and success of our culture.
Is it our job as a Sorority? To an extent. As we promote health and wellness, it is critical for us to set the standard for illustrating how to move beyond whether one approves or doesn't approve of anyone's private behavior, but recognize that you need to be empathetic to and understanding of other people's mental and physical health, and how you may be a stumbling block to the success of either by your own behavior.
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