2/1/2024 0 Comments Black gay men feetWhat would compound these feelings was the incessant interrogation from my extended family on whether or not I was seeing any young ladies or my thoughts on how attractive popular, mainstream Black women were. Many of my friends could look at the television screens and immediately see themselves represented. While I had always dreamed of having my own whirlwind, fairytale romance like Aladdin and Jasmine, Moesha and Q, or even Whitley and Dwayne, there were no same-gender-loving couples for me to idolize. ![]() When I reflect on my formative years, I can vividly recall seeing healthy, happy relationships in the media and around me - but they were all heterosexual. ![]() Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by society’s placing of heteronormative standards on what constitutes a romantic relationship.
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