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By Michael Henry Adams for the Huffington Post

Frequently, how one expresses oneself is almost as important as what you have to say. Many activists-gays have readily embraced the notion that “Queers” are “today’s African American’s,” with marriage equality an issue comparable to earlier, bitterer struggles, for Civil rights. Certainly as much as most white gays, many blacks, who are gay and lesbian, would like to solemnize and affirm committed relationships that we establish too. But even among those of us who would, this recent, sometimes strident and accusatory case for “gay liberation,” sounds just a tad bit overstated. Young journalist Jasmyne A. Cannick who writes about race, class, culture and politics, eloquently speaks for many of us stating,

“Some people seem to think that homophobia trumps racism, and that winning the battle for gay marriage will symbolically bring about equality for everyone. That may seem true to white gays, but as a black lesbian, let me tell you: There are still too many inequalities that exist as it relates to my race…Ever heard of “driving while black”? Ever looked at the difference between the dropout rates for blacks and for whites? Or test scores? Or wages? Or rates of incarceration?”

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