50 Black LGBT People in History

ComingOutBlack.com celebrating the lives of same gender loving, bisexual, transgender, intersex people of African descent.

[@cherylmosley797]

How was this information authenticated? Some persons are no longer here to confirm, others actually never admitted to the lifestyle. Very suspect.

[@cescalyons]

Cheryl Mosley..right, I don't believe half of this

[@DeaconessWV]

VERY SUSPECT!

[@NBUltra187]

i only knew about 5 of these people on the list...who put this crap together?

[@assatawells8224]

It wasn't.

[@fozzieatdetourbillnye5514]

@@alonaisrael7694 No. Being homophobic is

[@quentinduhart1791]

My only thought is i wish there was some proof that they were gay instead of showing pictures of people and saying they r gay

[@motherearth9971]

Quentin Duhart some of them wasn't George Washington carver was not gay poor man was taken in by some white folks that castrated him so he wouldn't mess with thier daughter he went through hell total humiliation he wanted to be in a relationship but couldn't he didn't have nothing and because of the castration and it caused him to have a high-pitched voice he wasn't no gay

[@quentinduhart1791]

Now this video i watched it but i don't agree. Its just a video saying people names but with no background on y they r gay

[@ReneeDreams]

+Quentin Duhart....LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender...therefore it doesn't mean all of these people were "gay" in the traditional sense. Half of these people were considered "bisexual" and not gay. Some of these people...I question if they really fit into the LBTQ category. I have never heard of any proof.

[@BeDettFree]

@@motherearth9971 I did not know that...DAMN!!

[@motherearth9971]

@@BeDettFree yep its true look it up

[@jmarie5098]

Respect the rights of others to come out. Don't assume.

[@TEEWORLD04]

You right about that

[@jackiebeat8606]

Panelafountain60 jones, nobody should be tolerant of your homophobia and don't even try it with religion and faith. Deluded bitch spamming all the comments lol.

[@gloriaswaggard9908]

I do not believe all of these famous black ppl were Gay. I find it hard to believe. George Washington Carver...

[@rd4454]

Gloria Swaggard for me it was moms mabley.

[@adrian72300]

One myth on GWC, he was castrated when he was living with a white family who had a young daughter,he was a true Introvert,so not much on his personal relationships

[@andyt3789]

Gloria Swaggard Why? You prefer to live in a fantasy world with only one tiny window to look out of??

[@andyt3789]

@Pamelafountain60 jones Why it gotta be about tricks done in the bed?

[@andyt3789]

@Pamelafountain60 jones Smear campaign? Okay, maybe some of their information is innacurate, wrong, lies...but would it be such a bad thing if all of these people were gay or bi?? I didn't even see Richard Pryor & it's been a documented fact that he was bi. Smear campaign makes it sound to me like you're equating it with something akin to being a thief or murderer.

[@georgecrenshaw6309]

I'm surprised to see Little Richard was not included.

[@kimakotrotman6860]

I think that he was ex- (and senile) at the end. I forgive because it must have been a rough road.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Teddy Pendergrass missing in action. Also Michael Jackson

[@kimakotrotman6860]

@@noblehillministerprophet8689 Those two remain in question.

[@geeskin5750]

​@@noblehillministerprophet8689what Chu talkin about, MJ never came out. He always said he wasn't

[@horizontoday7874]

Has this list been authenticated. Or just assumptions because some of them didn’t have spouses and children?!🤔🤔🤔

[@crmbaker]

I agree. I find it hard to believe some were gay.

[@richardmanuel9812]

Yes

[@prettyyoungthingpyt5015]

I miss Nell Carter. Forgot all about her, so sad. Here today, gone tomorrow. People drop out and life goes on without you. Give thanks everyday for life!!🙏

[@Kanpratic]

Yes Inde édition : here today gone tomorrow 🙏

[@jamela6357]

It's funny you commented that because I just said damn I miss Nelly Carter 🙏🏾 I watch Gimme a Break on ME TV 🤣 and her singing voice was unmatched. So 🙏🏾 😊 Rest in peace Nell Carter 8/28/2021

[@Decadancehallking]

Whoever put this list together, thank you. When homophobic black people (See comments below) ask where are all these LGBT people who have contributed to the black struggles are at, and then we tell them, they just say we are lying LOL. You cannot please everyone, I have finally realized. People stooped in religion will deny reality at all costs to hold on to their mislead and hateful view points. I can understand there confusion, since some on this list didn't OPENLY identify there same sex attractions, but posthumoushly, there friends and familes tell the stories of the truth. Bayard Rustin, James Baldwin, and Barbara Jordan alone did more for black people than anyone commenting. I thank them and their legacies for showing me how to by myself!

[@SagesseNoir]

Some of them I knew about, and others I did not. But how was it discovered that Benjamin Banneker was gay?The case of James Baldwin is well known. I learned that Alain Locke was gay from a black philosopher who has done a lot of research on Locke. Paul Winfield I didn't know about. But I'm not very surprised since people tended to keep it in the closet until recently. I recall reading a statement by Huey P. Newton who pointed out that some of the most committed revolutionaries in the Movement were gay. Eventually, my attitude became "Who cares who they sleep with if they're down with the STruggle?

[@Decadancehallking]

Yep, some of these are new to me too

[@SagesseNoir]

Lenworth Poyser What really surprised ne was learning how many gay sisters and brothers were also very active in the Movement, risking their lives and well being for a people to whom they belonged but who largely rejected them (or would reject them if they knew they were gay). I once read a statement by Huey P. Newton in defense of rights of gay people, and admonishing us against our homophobia. And think of all the gay folk in the Church --the Black Church which is often a pillar of our homophobia. We straight Black folk owe our gay sisters and brothers a HUGE apology.

[@verticallogic5909]

i don't know. I would need some proof on a lot of these people........

[@teamcougars]

vertical logic personally I don’t care what goes on in someone’s bedroom! I’m not sure to finish this video or subscribe since I know they will say hit the subscribe button like all trash channels do!

[@verticallogic5909]

@@teamcougars ....then why did you watch the video ?? The title made it very clear that it was about what some people were doing in their bedrooms...........

[@horizontoday7874]

vertical logic I don’t need proof. I couldn’t care less. I’m not sexually attracted to any of them to be quite honest 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️

[@verticallogic5909]

@@horizontoday7874 ....atta boy, honesty is always the best policy....

[@MrTdwilliams]

Why ?

[@specialkaye3059]

Can't believe everything you hear on the news, social media and what you read in books...

[@petersurdo4984]

Karen D. Bouldin Or whispers in your ear...

[@specialkaye3059]

@@petersurdo4984 exactly

[@skiptodalou8721]

To bad some can't speak for themselves because Majority of them are long gone if not all

[@preciousmorrison8579]

Did Luther Vandross ever really come out. That is one question he would not answer. He felt it was nobodies business.

[@Janfly2]

I have heard he was bi-sexual

[@byrongray5466]

No further questions, I rest my case.😎

[@adriennesmith2133]

Pattie LaBelle said he was gay. It really doesn't matter. He is gone.

[@prissylily25]

Precious Morrison Patti Labelle has confirmed this as he was her background singer,

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

Come on now do you really need proof on Luther

[@justathought2858]

George Washington Carver and Ben Banneker ? How you know?

[@HD-dw1cn]

Exactly

[@brendathompson2288]

I know right

[@richardsheffield2823]

Word is bond...

[@rickw1100]

His wife's name was Frank

[@marieb3630]

@@rickw1100 there was no gay marriage at that time. I have a friend, her birth name is Bernie. Not Bernice but Bernie!

[@MrNathan791]

How do you know? Did they tell you? Some of these I don't believe and others are not here to confirm or deny this. let them rest.

[@robbrown2358]

They forgot.. Sherman Hemsley... Queen Latifah... Freddie Jackson... Richard Pryor dated a transgender... Teddy Pendergrass... Wanda Sykes... Many more

[@horizontoday7874]

Rob Brown Lil Nas X and Frank Ocean also

[@robbrown2358]

@@horizontoday7874 Yeah.. that's right.. How did I forget about those two guys

[@deehowe4141]

@Rob Brown ... bi Whitney Houston... Curious Corey Booker... Fab Flip Wilson... Just my opinion... Gaydar and having fun...

[@robbrown2358]

@@deehowe4141 Damn... Forgot about them.. Thanks

[@misst.e.a.187]

Anyone who didn't know about Sylvester's preferences has only just landed on Planet Earth.

[@aliciag946]

Lol 😂😂😂😂 exactly

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Hello my ship was out of gas! Sylvester who?

[@vrjanice2]

Also, who cares. That's their business.

[@snuggiesful]

John Kimber Eggxactly. The Lgbtqia community, otherwise known as human beings, have existed from jump. Maybe they’re stuck on the 70s cuz that’s when our community en masse started fighting back.

[@snuggiesful]

John Kimber 😝 Right on. And that’s so tired. All you have to do is look at the news to see that the devil (if real...) has nothing on us.

[@vrjanice2]

@John Kimber Alot of the time with everyday people it's not true. If you are a female and you like to wear pants to work some men will start to make accusations that you are gay. If they don't like how you are dressed or wear your hair, they say you look like a man and spread rumours. If they want to date you and you are not interested in them they say you are gay. Unless it comes out of someone's mouth then I don't believe it. I know alot of the older females in this list who were married to men in their younger years. So they would be considered bi-sexual if true. People joked about gay people before the 70s and still privately tell the same jokes. They just do it quietly because of political correctness.

[@sandra-jones]

@@vrjanice2 marriage and children are not an indicator that you are not gay.

[@gotcha5379]

vrjanice2 This was covert slander ,, under the guise of journalism... seems to me they were banging on too many loved people to be so innocent,,,Plus,,, what would ever motivate someone to release that video...? And people only say “ you should know “ ... About negative reviews etc... no. ,, they had no good intentions here...

[@chanayplease]

I'm glad this video exists bc it puts into perspective how prominent and influential lgbt ppl were to the black community. I didn't know there was this many and more mind you that contributed. It definitely makes me feel better as an black lgbt+. ✊💖❤💛💚💙💜✊

[@shifaaal-baity4503]

🐖🐷😱🤮🤮🤮🤮🤭🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@michaelw4161]

And why should we want to know about the sexual preferences of these people?

[@marieb3630]

You clicked didn't you?

[@michaelw4161]

Yes,@@marieb3630, I clicked. It's the only way KZbin will allow me to ask "And why should we want to know about the sexual preferences of these people?" So, yah I clicked. How about that? 😁

[@ladennayoung2939]

Exactly

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@michaelw4161 lol! It is stupid to me.

[@gotcha5379]

The truth is...( no one needs to know ) ... it was just an attempt at shaming black peoples. If not,,then where’s the gay white people ....? ( gotcha )...🤔

[@Kevo2275]

Seems like everyone is vying for 15 minutes of fame and will slander dead people's name to achieve it. Whoever posted this is a low person and needs to do their research. That's the only bad thing about KZbin-Too much gossip and garbage.

[@rexxgarvin5313]

Wow! You talk about keeping it real! You never know. Backround music is touching. I'm straight and I feel the need to be held. Good job.....

[@felionrobinson698]

This ain’t nothing to be proud of!

[@ladyt4062]

felion robinson exactly!

[@10byrdie]

I pity miserable souls. Instead of spreading negativity go get some help.

[@thiahamilton221]

Why is it necessary to let us know! It's no one business. I could do without this information! I mean really🤨

[@patriciaking541]

they should be proud of who they are people

[@thiahamilton221]

@@patriciaking541 We are the people of Yah. The people of the Bible. They stole our history. Please do some digging! We are the true Yahudiy. The true tribe of Y,Israel. To start with watch, watchmanreports.com. Check out whited out series. You don't know who you are! The Bible is our history book. They change it. Get the Cepher Bible and the Halleluyah scriptures. Also check out the Original African Heritage Edition. Learn Sister and don't be fooled by your fouls!

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

No one actually searched for this video.

[@seekinghimdaily92]

💯 *FACTS.* It just showed up as recommended.

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

Benjamin Banneker was not gay where do you comprise your list from

[@theprofessor8589]

Neither was Carver.

[@latashawalker49]

Thank you

[@edwardkennedy2257]

Just trying to figure out where all the anger comes from

[@horizontoday7874]

ShawBrothersGirl Maybe he didn’t have a wife and children. You know by default, you’re “considered” low key gay by “society”...lol

[@corneilmadison9436]

Actually a lot of them were gay, it's funny not that they were but we or y'all don't believe it, some of these activist etc had a secret Life I'm sure but only few knew, the problem with us is we don't see our African American leaders as such because they carved the way and set amazing heights but hey everybody's human, look up or read about some of these activist you'd be surprised

[@Jabari-vm6jq]

I had to google a lot of these people and the thing they all have in common is that they led very difficult lives. A lot of them had very sad and lonely lives.

[@WadeWeekly]

I call B.S. on quite a few of these accusations!!!

[@1985cactus]

Accusations? Being LGBT isn't a crime

[@WadeWeekly]

Why don't you go read a dictionary and stop trying to be "cute".

[@1985cactus]

@@WadeWeekly But I am cute

[@ladybug4885]

Like George Washington Carver the people that took him chopped off his genitalia to Ensure that he wouldn't lay with their daughter. an had Feminine voice because of it.

[@reasonrestored9116]

Wade Weekly why? Can’t face it?

[@happymasksalesman9116]

George Washington in Heaven: "Who the fuck said I was gay??!"

[@cladenmorgan1882]

You forgot Wanda Sykes.

[@markasflood124]

And Reginald VelJohnson From "Family Matters".

[@shermainehazle1820]

She's alive and has shared with the world that she's homosexual. The others in the video have passed and can't back up this story

[@ladymilan9311]

Everybody knows she's gay! She doesn't try to hide it either!

[@ladymilan9311]

Talking about @Wanda Sykes!

[@angelbanks264]

Some of these ppl were definitely studly and straight sweet looking 💁

[@cescalyons]

Angel Banks those are the ones who came out..The rest of this is bull

[@anitalowery2082]

Ethel Waters? Proof please.

[@TheIntrovert83]

@Anita Heres your proof. I have several other articles but start off with this : www.collectorsweekly.com/articles/singing-the-lesbian-blues-in-1920s-harlem/

[@1985cactus]

She was openly bi

[@aliciag946]

Documented... She was openly bi. It is what it is folks!

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

I do not believe that all of these people, some of whom are my heroes, belong to this list....No proof...no belief!

[@pjangels609]

Research it on the internet.

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

@@pjangels609 internet is not a reliable source. Somethings are facts, but l've seen proof that many things are not; such as birthdates and deaths.

[@pjangels609]

@@MrCJ-qz9dl Ok, go to the library then.

[@Kindred04]

So your heroes can't be gay or bisexual? How unfortunate for you. Their sexuality does not in any way change or diminish their contributions.

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

@@Kindred04 That's not what l meant AT ALL. I know that homosexuality was totally unacceptable in their time, and it would put them in a bad limelight where they would spend their time being closeted. I would hate for them to be labeled if it was unfairly not their sexuality. So you quickly misjudge people you don't know based on what you think? How unfortunate for you and others who stereotype what they consider to be gay-bashers.

[@kkyle9726]

Whoever you are "Coming out Black," it's WRONG to place people who (have not admitted to YOUR lifestyle) to put them on here as though they have neither have you provided proof. That's slandering ones reputation , especially if they are not here to speak for themselves. You have the right to live how you wish without having to tarnish someone's reputation inorder to try and highlight the lifestyle you're living.

[@durrere1973]

If it didn't come out their mouth than I find a lot of these hard to believe

[@bebe3291]

Come on now. Benjamin Bannenker? Who researched this? And that is a painting of the man, it may not even be him..

[@pjangels609]

Ya know i didn't believe it about Billy Preston, but yes, he was apparently. Many were closeted as it was unacceptable or would be career killers, but in underground circles, they knew.

[@prissylily25]

PJ Angels Bill Preston is hella gay, he speaks about it in his Unsung episode

[@mitzithompson6585]

I agree

[@hollywinslett7097]

Guess you can tell what kind of person made this video.... and flat out lied, with NO FACTS

[@gotcha5379]

Holly Winslett this is a malicious smear video...

[@hollywinslett7097]

Gotcha I agree! I reported it but I Doubt anything will be done. It pisses me off!

[@noah-id1hf]

lmao why do you care so much? whats wrong with liking the same gender?

[@miasingleton6438]

Lol some of these people on here are not gay... take this down, it’s nothing to celebrate 😁 especially not for black people😉

[@mississippigirl4193]

I don't believe all those people in that video r gay, some I no for sure aren't

[@lottie2240]

O come some body telling lies need more proof on some of these beautiful brothers and sisters 🤔🤔🤔

[@leahwilliams4790]

This is more of stereotype to me 💁‍♀️ and why are we being told about it 🙄 for?

[@Shrimp459]

Right! Trying to make black look bad I don't care who put this out smdh

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

They want us all to be gay... They want black people to see this video and think it's ok. We know there is an agenda to depopulate the black race.

[@aliciag946]

Listen, if they were, it is what it is! There are plenty of videos up here with other races too.

[@avad1631]

@@kareemsupremet.v.5189 no....

[@kareemsupremet.v.5189]

@@avad1631 🥵

[@MrJuly1990ish]

Now it's time for Queen Latifah & Tyler Perry to come out and be put on the list.

[@MrJuly1990ish]

dlkhills Lol!! I know, I agree we need to respect others privacy. But damn, it's so obvious though.

[@dlkhills]

+MrJuly1990ish ....... when they are ready.... every has there own journey.... right or wrong. they must do what feel right or in there own skin.

[@charlesbarry2767]

+MrJuly1990ish Hi, QUEEN LATIFAH IS OUT, AND I AGREE TYLER PERRY SHOULD COME OUT AS EVERYONE KNOWS ANYWAY !

[@MrJuly1990ish]

CharlesBarry We know Queen Latifah is a lesbian, but she has never came out or stated this to the public.

[@mofug2]

Hahaha

[@TariusShinobi]

James Baldwin-R.I.P. wrote some great books though!

[@Christopher-ld9yt]

Why, "though"?

[@TariusShinobi]

Why Not?

[@CmeDEW61]

It doesn't matter today who they laid with yesterday, so why put this together after they have left this life. Why?

[@karensturner1047]

Hearsay Is Not Admissible ........ 😒

[@SEBKAL]

Why do we need to know all this? Being a black homosexual is now viewed as some sort of an accomplishment? 😳

[@ladyt4062]

Kirk Luton exactly!

[@travonjones]

Im not buying that Nell Carter or Billie Holiday or even George Washington Carver were gay!😣

[@playkma]

Travon Jones Nell Carter was gay. She had a partner at the time of her death. I was shocked to read that years ago.

[@feliciajohnson1668]

Nell Carter was with a female partner

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

Yeah I heard she was bi but Benjamin Banneker definitely not

[@playkma]

Im her yeah...with George Washington Carver, I was like now wait a minute🤔🤔. But I don’t put anything past anyone now & days lol

[@iamsunshinejackson4real]

Billie Holiday was bisexual. A white Hollywood actress, her name escapes me, was her lover at one point...now George Washington Carver...🙄

[@gwb7875]

With the Exception Of (Johnny Mathis) who did Admit that he was Gay and is Still Amongst Us the Others are All Dead and Never Confirmed Anything One way or Another.

[@michaelw4161]

Well some have...

[@ciscocisco2330]

GW B t can m, a

[@ciscocisco2330]

GW B ii M I'm u

[@sandra-jones]

GW B Sylvester did.

[@sandra-jones]

@Leshonne Jackson why was he arrested?

[@margoholmans4139]

Some of this is hard to believe 1) Luther Vandross never discussed his sexuality with anyone. Not his autobiography or life 2) Josephine Baker had many male lovers and husbands. So how is she gay

[@lql1094]

Wouldn't it be easier to make a video about "who's NOT gay/lgbt"?

[@MrTdwilliams]

LQL stupid

[@cattmann]

So glad to see this. Too often black LGBT folks get looked over and rarely acknowledged for their contributions to the world.

[@shifaaal-baity4503]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🐖🐷😱😱😱🐵🐒🐀🐁🐈

[@derrickmcmillian3040]

George Washington Carver,Langston Hughes,Benjamin Banneker WTF!!!!!

[@chuckbootykirkduty]

Many names I recignize, but how do you come to the conclusion that they are gay? I've never heard anything about George Washington Carver for example .

[@Decadancehallking]

miss leggs this is the part where you research on your own

[@kevinrobinson1357]

Lenworth George Washington Carver was not gay. He was castrated by the white couple who adopted him. He had no sexual relationships with anyone! You should learn Black American history .

[@maceymc.7612]

@@kevinrobinson1357....I knew that about Mr. Carver, thanks for cleaning that up, he was a great man.

[@beyou2fullestprettibadd197]

@@kevinrobinson1357 SO GLAD I DIDN'T HAVE TO TYPE ALL THAT!!! THANK YOU YEARS LATER FOR THE FACTS!!!

[@aliciag946]

@@kevinrobinson1357 True, no proof that he was acting out due to the castration but he could still have an attraction to men or women regardless.

[@irielgordon2693]

I find this list to be very suspect! Most of these people aren’t even living to validate these claims!!! I need receipts😒

[@CelestialGatez]

Welp, this list seems pretty accurate......although it's a tough call with George Washington Carver. I need some receipts. But check out a book called "On My Way to Hollywood"......it's an eye-opener for sure.

[@RTTACK60]

People who are saying luther was not gay should read up about Luther's car accident that killed his boyfriend and his family forgave Luther like he was a family member...Real talk

[@whagwannmagazine]

where is your reference material links you just put pics together from hear say

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

This is not true and why are we hearing about it now

[@adrian72300]

what's not true?

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

adrian72300 I just find it hard to believe

[@adrian72300]

@@gailjackson-chapman7085 A lot of things that happened to Black people are hard to believe.

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

adrian72300 true.

[@naomifrazier9210]

Honey I’m not shocked a bit! COME on OUT the CLoSEt because you can’t hide from GOD💯❤️💯Unmask yourselves 🌎🌎☮️☮️☮️

[@reneehoney7355]

That$ upon death. After death the judgement in hellfire.

[@thebrotherhoodofsleep9857]

It's amazing how people watch free content then complain about the content. Not voice opinions, but COMPLAIN! If you know it triggers you, don't click!

[@tseleqyusef8311]

So almost every influential artist, writer, or activist is gay huh?

[@kafenwar]

You forgot Miles Davis, Richard Bruce Nugent and Bunk Johnson.

[@ComingOutBlack]

It's funny you mention that because I knew I hadn't included everyone and I had plans to release versions 2, 3, 4, etc. but never got around to it. You've inspired me to find those videos and put them up because this video is only the tip of the iceberg, there are so many deserving and worthy men to introduce to the world. Thank you for the gentle reminder and nudge for me to continue this work. Oh yeah, check out my tees on the comingoutblack.com website and I'm working on a series with the names of black gay men see www.amazon.com/dp/B07RSG3RBL. Peace and Blessings to you always!!

[@tomryan914]

Davis played a brass trumpet, NOT a 'skin flute'!

[@dannib5282]

I always knew Paul Winfield was one of the girls

[@aliciag946]

I believe he was buried with his man too.

[@smileearthlings.829]

We can't make assumptions about people when they have passed on to the other side. Proof is needed if you're still fighting the good fight.

[@colliswillingham7910]

I agree with you 100 percent. Show me the proof in detail, don't wait until these people are dead and gone. You can assume anything by then.

[@circulation21]

What's the point of the video?

[@sandrasmith6963]

Tim, word, right.

[@CmeDEW61]

Right

[@crmbaker]

To get you to watch....like you did🙃

[@alexandercope]

Surly , without proof all we can say is “Maybe they were not entirely straight?”

[@darnellwebb7609]

It's hard to believe Howard Rollins what is your member of the gay community he starred in A soldier's story unbelievable

[@Bushmaster10MM]

While I can't say I remember him ever openly admitting to it. He made no bones about being characteristically flamboyant during interviews. It was said for many years that it was well known in the industry. JB

[@neitajames6029]

@Pamelafountain60 jones did you see. Him sell his body. Caroll o Connor. Aka Archie. Bunker son was on drugs too.its sad be on something. That. End up destroying. And. Ending your life if he sold his body. For. Money to buy drugs. Dont mean. He was gay...

[@rucianapollard4057]

He also died of AIDS

[@JoJo-mm8sn]

He was found dead in drag

[@coxcombriddims7679]

I support your list and applaud your movement, however I see no evidence whatsoever which supports George Washington Carver being on this list. Could someone please post a link which addresses this. Every page I have search just gives the description on the man, no info on his sexuality. Links or references appreciated...

[@BR-jf9sh]

I guess the question that I have about this is who really cares if they were gay or not.? It didnt have anything to do with their professional lives did it.? No ?. then let it be.

[@byrongray5466]

I wanna know!😎

[@lmjackson1973]

George Washington Carver wasn't gay. He had the high pitched voice because he had been castrated and he said that he would rather have people think that he was gay instead of telling them that.

[@colliswillingham7910]

I agree with you 100 percent.

[@TomRivieremusic]

Johnny Mathis "This man is gayer than Richard Simmons, eating a bowl of fruit loops in a room with rainbow wallpaper while listening to Liberace's greatest hits"

[@sylviamcdaniel4590]

Thank You So Much For This. It's Especially Needed, This Time Of Year. Thank you for helping me find my "FAMILY.😊

[@sucrerie1969]

I knew about everyone except Benjamin Banker and James Cleveland.

[@ReneeDreams]

+Caroline Wright....don't just go by this video. I have never heard of anything about Benjamin Banneker. As far as I'm concerned there is no proof.

[@ladymilan9311]

James Cleveland, was truly a shocker for me! How can you sing and preach the gospel, and sleeping with other men? There were a few shockers for me! Paul Winfield, Mom's Mabley.

[@shawbrothersgirl2740]

James Cleveland I just found out from a psychic that it is so appalling how evil he was that even in hell right now the psychic said that he's burning in hell right now but even in hell right now he's saying he wishes he had a body to come back to earth and have sex with more boys young boys I think he's the most evil of them all

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@shawbrothersgirl2740 Smh! Why would you believe that? Why would you entertain that? Why would you ask a psychic about someone that you don't know? People beg to escape from hell. So they can be free from torment. They don't think about committing sin there I'm sure.

[@rucianapollard4057]

James Cleveland was notorious for having sexual relations with young boys. A lot of this stuff didn't come out until he had passed.

[@blacklove804]

How many of them are still here

[@kathleendavidson1294]

What a sad life black people had,I'm so glad people are starting to realise they are born this way I would support with pride if anyone of my family were gay, the worst people against them seem to be religious and don't give me that it says so in the bible just think of the hell these people went through I'm sure God wouldn't want that.

[@kennethwilliams8840]

They didn't except how they were born but want us to except how they live.

[@hmenef]

Why is there such an incessant need to associate black people with homosexuality....Homosexuality globally is much more common amongst white people but I am constantly seeing these contrived agendas to put a black face on homosexuality....Most black people are not gay.....If that is what you want to do that’s your business but do not use an entire race to promote your agenda and do not dare compare being gay to the horrific experience that Foundational Black Americans have endured and continued to endure in this country.

[@Conflictinator]

I've heard of 10 of these folks. Where's Queen Latifah?

[@ladennayoung2939]

They made a movie about Bessie Smith. I didn't know who she was until last year. Queen Latifah played her. She and a woman was lovers. She did marry a man at one point, but it showed that he ended up using her.

[@Whipslinger1]

I'm not sure Josephine Baker is correct, but I was surprised concerning Rev. James Cleveland though. I remember the tragic murder of Sakia Gunn in Downtown Newark. It was a hate crime.

[@37kdparker]

Zorian Josephine Baker was in to women.....watch the Josephine Baker Story

[@Whipslinger1]

@@37kdparker Is that right? Well I wouldn't have kicked her out of bed for sure lol.

[@37kdparker]

I know that’s right lol

[@kashabrown2692]

I am shocked . I never knew that most of these people were gay. Do you have factual info or is it hearsay?

[@chacha672]

I say to each its own. These people are talented and gifted. I say different strokes to different folks. They are all human.

[@alankent]

Would it not be great if everyone could be human first?

[@e2sguy]

Lgbtaemal Let God be true and every man a liar

[@MrTdwilliams]

e2sguy you’re silly

[@SagesseNoir]

I think Bessie Smith was bisexual. She was married (and there were no gay marriages in 1920s). But she also leaned to relations with women. I hear she was into some light skinned chorus girl. Not sure about that however.

[@cheriehawthorne9246]

I think a few of them were bisexual rather than homosexual.

[@CerebralTheReal1]

Azz still gay

[@jonjones4852]

Alot of ppl on this list is not gay mayb questionable

[@MrAllenc79]

I had the biggest crush on Howard Rollins.

[@Skipsha05]

He got caught dressed up in drag. But that didn't mean he was gay.

[@courtneypalmer53]

I always thought he was handsome. I was shocked when my mom told me about his lifestyle; honestly I would have never guessed. 😕

[@angelajohnson6659]

When he was in A Soldiers Story and he had that uniform on and those shades he was a striking figure of a man.He reminded me if my father who served in ww2.

[@marieb3630]

Why put together this video about people's life with no confirmation? A few of them are not in question, but where was the confirmation? No fair to try to put info out there, without confirmation? It doesn't change the talent that they have, but it may change the view people have of them. Every person is talented in their own way. But unfortunately in today's society if you're different you're deemed not a great person. Their talent should speak for themselves!

[@Daphena1]

It was never proven that Luther was gay.

[@dylanwashington2419]

Patti Labelle spilled it on Andy Cohen. Next Case!!!!!!!

[@garyjohnson7626]

Am curious did Luther ever date a Women in his life

[@mher0349]

I don't remember Luther Vandross ever coming out as gay even if he was.

[@colliswillingham7910]

"That's right!" A lot of people out there wish he was gay. So they can put him in their own little bottle. When are these people going to realize that not everybody on the planet's trying to hide something. Don't assume everybody wants to be gay.

[@d1mples91]

I'm very shocked. Half these people I don't even know......but James Cleveland, that's a shockers.

[@d1mples91]

@tyra christopher oh my goodness! Just horrible, horrible!!

[@d1mples91]

@tyra christopher who's this Eddie Long guy. Never heard of him either

[@cheriehawthorne9246]

@@d1mples91 He was a megachurches pastor who died a couple years ago. Went from super buff to emaciated because of "cancer ". I only put the diagnosis in quotes because some didn't believe that's what he had.

[@juehlwillis9519]

Does it really matter...is the question?

[@cheriehawthorne9246]

@tyra christopher Amen to that....no pun intended

[@heruartist71]

I don't know how you would confirm the antisexual behavior some of these people but a more accurate title would be "50 Black Sexually Confused People in History".

[@notaniceguy34]

don't seem confused to me.

[@heruartist71]

Have you ever entertained the thought that you are confused too? Confused people tend to not know they are.

[@notaniceguy34]

heruartist71 No confusion here. I am gay as God has made me.

[@heruartist71]

So "God" made you "gay" so you didn't feel the need to reproduce?

[@Decadancehallking]

heruartist71 im gay and I just may reproduce. Its not that hard. I dunno who lied to you and told you gay people dont make or raise children. Step into 2015 please

[@vrjanice2]

Most of the famous women singers on this list had once been married. I know later in life they become bi-sexual and are with whoever is the nicest no matter what the person's gender.

[@memethingz6004]

Lol

[@julieraymond1743]

Surprised about Johnny Mathis. I never had any idea . But with all the different types of people in management,production, and other areas of the arts, ,maybe I shouldn’t be shocked now.

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

It's been a known fact about Johnny for years and he came out a few years back

[@gloriaealy4670]

some of my favorites actors and actress and i cant balieve rev. james cleven i dont belive it

[@thomasrichardsr.8579]

I’m surprised Micheal Jackson, Prince, and Elvis not on here..!!

[@msjamereia9393]

and why would they be?

[@thomasrichardsr.8579]

Ms Jamereia cause obviously ppl assumed they was gay like they assuming some of the ppl on this list are...

[@211sweetypie]

My biggest surprize was George Washington Carver. I just hope it's based on fact and not theory.

[@ladennayoung2939]

I believe Monique played Gladys Bentley in the Bessie movie, and there was hints about her being a lesbian as well.

[@jeepster4u2003]

WHAT A RELIEF!!!!! I thought for sure that my personal hero, "MR. T" was going to appear in this list. I PITY THE FOOL THAT PUT MR. T ON THIS LIST!!!

[@thedivinemrm5832]

+jeepster4u2003 never married and lived in a gymnasium? Seems legit.

[@mustafael-amin9163]

Always research the source of information.Because if only one is wrong,then you have to question motive.

[@deanahill4529]

Not true of all of them. Where did you get your information???????

[@DutchessJones]

Luther Vandross? It was rumored but I've never read anything substantial that he really was. Not that it mattered to me because his music was and is far beyond the stars out of this world

[@keithwilliams1883]

Did ya get information from their family to put this out there BS

[@mypracticechannel2628]

in a few years, they gonna put: Michael Jackson, James Brown, Al Green, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Hallie Berry, Kanye West, and a bunch of 3rd level artists. Just names.