I’m bisexual, and, you know, that wouldn’t be all that bad if I didn’t also identify as a Baptist. Oh yeah, I almost forgot the apparent aspect of my colorful identities. I’m Black. Maybe you’re pretending to ignore every single criticism of Lil Nas X’s unapologetic sexuality or Dave Chapelle’s controversial transphobic comedy special. I’m doubtful you’re following Dr. Umar Johnson’s homophobic conspiracy about people being sexually confused, but being a Black man and being queer is a massive problem for a lot of people. Especially people who look like me. I grew up with extreme respect for my culture and its adjacent obsession with religion, but I’ve noticed some things that get on my nerves about being Black, bisexual, and Baptist.
