[Gennee]

Homosexuality is a very taboo subject in the black community. AIDS was at one time but now some black churches have seen the light and are educating their congregations about the epidemic which affects African-Americans at a much higher rate. Denial is a part of the problem, I think.

While I have never attended a historically black college, if I came out as a transgender and crossdresser I won't feel safe. My reason is that black males have suffered tremendously under the weight of oppresion. There would be the belief that I'm letting the African-American man down and I'm not being a real 'man', whatever that means.

I think it's a good idea for Soulforce to visit these campuses. I think they will be surprised by some things.

Gennee