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The most likely reason for this is because there is a greater stigma attached to being gay in the African American community. Men often times have an even harder time of it than women because to a lot of straight African Americans, being gay means that the male is somehow less than/no longer a "real" man. This is why so many gay men choose to stay in the closet, in fear of others reactions to their orientation. This may also be because of the strong ties many African Americans have with their faith and religion. Their spiritual beliefs tell them that being gay is wrong, immoral, unnatural, etc.. Also a lot of people, not just African Americans, still associate homosexuality/bisexuality, with pedophilia, not realizing that the two are in no way connected. Close ties a lot of African Americans have with their families and the fear of possibly losing contact with the people closest to them because of family members' inability to understand about their sexuality is another cause.
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Why were gay African Americans afraid to come out of the closet in the 1950s and early 1960s?
they feared discrimination- APEX
Is there a gene that inclines African Americans to be gay?
No. This is nonsense.
When did the native Americans come to Washington?
gay
How did southern whites punish African Americans that they deemed to be troublemakers?
bc they are gay
Was the 14th amendment made to protect gay people?
No, it was not originally written with gay people in mind; however, it does protect gay people as well as African Americans.No.
What has the author William T Gay written?
William T. Gay has written: 'Montgomery, Alabama' -- subject(s): African Americans
Who do the Nazi consider a traitor?
The Nazi's considered Jews, African Americans, Native Americans, Gay's... etc. to be traitors. basically anyone who was not them.
How did the transition from slavery to freedom impact religion for African Americans?
They all turned gay and got AIDS.
What groups have been seeking social equality through various means?
Many groups have been seeking social equality. Some that come to mind are African Americans, women, and people who are gay or lesbian.
This law granted full citizenship to African Americans?
The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment.
Why were gay Americans afraid to "come out of the closet" in the 1950s and easy 1960s?
They feared being discriminated against.
What has the author Jean Gay Cornell written?
Jean Gay Cornell has written: 'Mahalia Jackson: queen of gospel song' -- subject(s): African Americans, Biography, Juvenile literature, Singers, Women
