i think every african american needs to be taught history like this.shes a pioneer no matter if you believe in homosexuality or not. i adore her and so many other LGBT artist of this time period. this is definately a piece of our history that needs to be taught
yup she was openly lesbian in her early career but later claimed to be 'cured' by hormones. She also used to flirt with women in the audience while performing.
We do what we have to do to escape persecution and survive. In her case, the government and religious hypocritical zealots. It's sad. I feel bad for her but I can relate. I was part of Exodus International for half a decade. Didn't find the cure in pray away the gay. Pretty sure she didn't find the cure in hormone therapy then either. I'm with you. Wish our society was kind and compassionate to everyone. Especially people who are different. Unfortunately, some people just lack empathy and love for other human beings.
