LGBTQ+ politics

Black gay Republican says Missouri Republican heckled him at MAGA event

As a black gay Republican, I cannot ignore the fact that my political affiliation goes against the grain of what many would expect. The recent incident where a Missouri Republican heckled another black gay Republican at a MAGA event brings to light the complexities and challenges of navigating conservative spaces as a minority within a minority group.

It is disheartening to see the lack of empathy and understanding displayed towards individuals who choose to align themselves with a political party that does not always have their best interests at heart. The comments and reactions from others only serve to highlight the internal struggles that black, gay Republicans often face when trying to find their place within a party that may not fully accept or support them.… Continue reading