Whitney "took to drugs and drinks because she was hiding her true sexuality"

[onpatrol98]

56. True, we'll never know.

I do not consider TD Jakes, a preacher...and Donnie McClurkin, a singer as the equivalent of David Dukes, the grand wizard for the Ku Klux Klan. I do see how this could present a problem with us communicating, if you do.

I'm sure this is an indication of insensitivity on my part. So, allow me to go ahead and apologize now. I'll take your word for the fact that gays and lesbians see them as an equivalent. I would be curious as to whether or not this would be true for African Americans who are gay, as well. That may very well be the case. I will ask. I do want to know.

Homophobia is a very real problem. It's a problem in the black community. I think the issue is important enough to warrant a lot more conversation and seriousness than it currently receives.