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Queen Latifah Speaks Out Against Homophobia In The Black Community

Queen Latifah recently spoke to Uptown magazine about her experience playing the sexually fluid 1920's blues singer Bessie Smith.

Although Latifah is known to keep quiet about her own personal life, she spoke about her portrayal of Smith's lesbian experiences and how she feels our ideas of sexuality have actually become less tolerant over time.

“People’s ideas in general are antiquated when it comes to who you love,” said Latifah, focusing specifically on the gay black community. “We haven’t moved as quickly as we probably should. And the reality is that there’s always been gay people in the black community, so it’s not foreign to us. And not just as a black community but just a society as a whole.”

She then continued, “Who you choose to marry is really up to you and it’s not something you should be judged on. I don’t find being gay or lesbian to be a character flaw. Couples should be protected under the laws of this country period. It actually angers me. It’s not unusual so let’s be adults and let’s move forward.”

h/t: Towleroad 

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