Gay Quote by Karamo Brown

Southern black gay and bi men are suffering from a self-esteem issue.

— Karamo Brown

For many gay and bisexual men of color, economic inequalities add to the pernicious effects of oppression and homophobia.

— Karamo Brown

“The assumption that being gay or black necessarily harms the self-worth of all who fit this category has a patronizing dimension, because it neglects…

— Michael Kenny

The perpetuation of family and cultural pressures to conform to prescribed masculine behaviors is what creates social isolation and distress in many young gay…

— Karamo Brown

“The move to render the presence of lesbians and gay men invisible in the intricate fabric of Black existence and survival is a move…

— Audre Lorde

Being an openly gay black man, unfortunately I've had experiences working with individuals who've tried to exploit my blackness or my gayness in a…

— Karamo Brown

I think it's too easy to just say that there is a direct and necessary conflict between black identity and gay identity. I think…

— John Amaechi

“Often black people, especially non-gay folk, become enraged when they hear a white person who is gay suggest homosexuality is synonymous with the suffering…

— bell hooks

There's some homophobia within black community, but there's some strong homophobia throughout the whole of American society as well, particularly throughout the South to…

— Otis Moss III

The marginalization of African-Americans within their own community based on sexuality is a construct that is more complex than the idea that 'blacks just…

— Karamo Brown

The gay community has a strength and identity that has been lost by dispossessed, guilt-ridden, straight men.

— Richard Herring

Issues of the economy are profoundly affected by how you live out sexual orientation and gender identity.

— Amber Hollibaugh