Reply #103: Last call!!

[omega minimo]

No one said that about the OP. :eyes:



There is no "demand that we not make any comparison b/w gay and black." There is a need for understanding the differences between general comparisons that are appropriate and SPECIFIC, historic, unique experiences, imagery and terms that are incomparable. These latter are unique to African American history and culture and still resonate today, still cause pain when misappropriated.

In the earlier Civil Rights Era, people were encouraged to respect others' sensibilities and sensitivities on concepts like that -- even if they were not completely understood or agreed with.

That's how we all get there, together. Or used to.