Minority Representation

Gay Black Republican leaves party: “I was betrayed”

I always prided myself on being a Gay Black Republican, believing that my values aligned with the party’s core principles. I actively participated in discussions and defended my stance, confident that I belonged. But as I reflect on recent events, I can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal wash over me. The party that I once proudly identified with has revealed its true colors, and it turns out, they were never in alignment with mine.

I turned a blind eye to the lies, the intolerance, and the outright hatred that the party directed towards others. I chose to ignore the signs, hoping that I would be the exception.… Continue reading

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