Child of ex-KKK leader reflects on upbringing and coming out as transgender

R. Derek Black, the child of ex-Ku Klux Klan leader Don Black, spoke with NBC News about their journey from denouncing their white nationalist ideology after college to coming out to their family as transgender.
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#LGBTQ #DonBlack #Nationalist

[@amyfisher6380]

When you base your personality, your entire identity and reason for living on hatred of certain other groups of people, don’t be surprised when your children reject your ideology. I’ve seen this happen with other people.

[@cityhawk]

They (the hatemongers) fear education for a reason. They know that once their children get an opportunity to learn more about the outside world, they're more likely to develop a worldview that outright rejects hate and bigotry.

[@janemiettinen5176]

And you cant stop kids starting to think for themselves, it’s going to happen. Sometimes cutting all ties is the best thing you can do, some parents are just toxic. Control isnt love.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

@@janemiettinen5176 IKR??? I moved out of my father's house two years ago. Because I was sick of him using the Black Baptist Church to justify his racism, sexism and homophobia!!! He tried to brainwash me with it - but it didn't work!!!!!

[@tantatheindian7068]

Agreed. The people who break out from those who force hate bias ideology and opinions, to allow themselves to free think and apply own values as an individual are the bravest.

[@XEzomoX]

From bad to worse

[@dsiepiela6449]

I was raised by a racist. Going no contact was refreshing and joyful.

[@you2angel1]

I can imagine it's a hard choice but a free one °~•.☆.•~°

[@dsiepiela6449]

@@you2angel1 He was extremely hateful to many.

[@gingeralice3858]

Both my parents were very racist and I did the same. I started talking to my dad again when he expressed remorse over some things he said and did in the past. My mom will never change and I accepted it. Craziest part is neither of them even look white but they both try try and try to convince themselves they are.

[@maineaglexproductions4025]

Proud of you

[@Truchrissy76]

Tell your mother that she isn’t a real racist if she use what Black people invented like if y’all have a gas furnace invented by a black woman if y’all have home security with the camera invented by a black woman if you have a cell phone invented by a black man if you stop at a red light invented by a black man it goes on and on and tell her that she need to take out all the lightbulbs in her house and live in the dark because those were invented by a black man also let her know that we are creating an image of God and if you hate someone because of the color of their skin you’re really hating God.

[@evilscorpio1981]

My grandmother use to say what you hate will end up in your family

[@RR-kz4hq]

Very interesting.

[@BunnyERam]

Oh my god same here!! My mom always says that to us and it's true.

[@bigthunder7002]

I hate exceedingly excessive money. 💰

[@snsn7251]

​@@bigthunder7002😂😂😂😂

[@stevenread5473]

That's very similar to my experiences. What you despise the most will end up inflicting you.

[@miahill6864]

White nationalist name Black and the son came out as a trans. Pure irony. Stay strong young man and live your life without hatred. Your decision to tell the truth will inspire others.

[@robertmarley8852]

His father was overbearing...causing a soul split.....that's why he's transgender

[@renatayuuki5705]

Lol but doesn't He identifies as a girl now??( I assume)

[@delweena]

Yes, that would be young lady

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Black doesn't identify as a "man". That's the whole point.

[@LAFITZ10]

THIS IS GOD'S POETIC JUSTICE - we must learn to LOVE ONE ANOTHER IN SPIRIT - "flesh is NOTHING" - John 6:63

[@kenbob1071]

Shame Derek's family lives in hatred. Must be a miserable life to be them.

[@jdos5643]

Yeah but I’m glad more ppl are breaking that family generational curse.

[@spikefivefivefive]

No different than BLM cult

[@dianetan5790]

So black familys are raised in peace and love

[@ivanthecheese9119]

Hate is a very easy emotion, not saying it is right just easy

[@astropioneer3296]

Family are probably pumped for Trump MAGA diehards.

[@margaretcastellano3167]

Surround yourself with beautiful, loving, accepting people. Family is sometimes who you choose to be family. 😊❤

[@jaysonoweh2227]

Bot

[@oliviataylor2042]

I am a daughter of the klan ( KKK). I’m in my 70s now and my father tried really hard to teach me the way of the klan, including taking me to many rallies. I was not even three years old when I saw the klan hang a black man at Stone Mountain and my life changed forever. People think you can’t make life decisions that young, but you can. My heart goes out to you for the way you were treated and I understand more than most people the aloneness that you deal with when you were sworn to secrecy about events that are so dramatic in your life. I continued to go to rallies with my father for many years and I prayed for a way for things to change. I believe now and have for quite some time, that there is a conversation of peace yet to be had. We must stay the walk until we hear that conversation and then we must perpetuate it.

[@wormwoodcocktail]

Yeah but you’re an actual woman

[@imthebest4957]

I call bs

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

Wait. What? You witness an innocent human being life taken by evil doers and you woke up every morning with no guilt? You never feared the reaping you are going to sow on earth or when you transition from this position on earth? You never felt a sense of righting that wrong? You never felt the presence of that dead person's spiritual being around you? You haven't experienced earthly reaping for the sin sowing of death? So, you haven't taken inventory of what a person sows, that so shall he/she reap? You never experienced. . . .let me stop. If what you said is true, I feel sorry for your body as it enters into it's last days on earth. I feel sorry for your soul as your body takes on deteriorating, I feel sorry for your mind and how it's going to play tricks on you. I lastly feel sorry, but not sorry that you believe you're just going to vanish at the end of your life span. Hate to tell you, the first face you are going to see as you as death draws upon you--will be the face of that Black man, the first sound--his screaming for mercy, the first smell--the stench of his flesh. . .and lastly, the first touch, as you enter in the next dimension, will be that of your god---the god of hate, evil, fear, secrecy, and lies. NO secrecy holds a good person in bondage---for a good and righteous person takes the stand of truth over false family ties. Your time to enter into tormenting flames where there is not rest for the wicked is soon nearer than you think. May your part in murdering under the vomit of hate, visit you before the end of 2024 that results in your reprobate mind being turned over to the doctors due to uncurbable cancer---may what he suffered be the gift to you that keeps on giving to any child you have, and your child's child down to the 7th generation from you. Unless you find a sincere way to correct your wrong---torment be upon your household. 🪳

[@rattlecat5968]

​@@imthebest4957Why do you not believe her account?

[@rattlecat5968]

​@fd-to7exWhy do you think her story is untrue?

[@alanmorris7669]

Derek, I'm glad you turned out to be a free-thinker.

[@Risingofthephoenix]

Went from one cult to another. Nothing free thinker about this person

[@danpham333]

@@Risingofthephoenix Just because you disagree with it, doesn't mean it's a cult. Cults typically rely on a founder or leader or their chosen representatives. They often isolate members from friends or family from the outside and often extorts resources or money from followers, among other traits.

[@loki2240]

​@@Risingofthephoenix- Which cult is Derek in now, and how is it a cult?

[@garycooper9207]

​@@loki2240Cultural Marxist vomit

[@u.synlig]

@@garycooper9207 Are you just reaching into a hat for words? 😁

[@kimberlys5266]

My mom and I don’t see eye to eye on some matters. When she questioned it, I said, “You raised me to think for myself.” I did. Since I was raised that way, she’s actually happy. She did a good job, and I wasn’t forced to conform.

[@lolah3838]

Right. But the point of this video is that people can develop their own free thought despite no one ever giving them that option.

[@Kissmygrits1098]

People are horrible. Teaching hatred to a innocent child. So sad.

[@EASTL.A.103-vq8hj]

Not hatred just COMMON SENSE, Stick with your on kind

[@CT-vm4gf]

@@EASTL.A.103-vq8hjThat’s a close minded sad way to live, I hope you are happy one day.

[@EASTL.A.103-vq8hj]

@@CT-vm4gf you sound lika a whole fool😂😂😂😂😂😂stupid mf my life is GREAT

[@Kissmygrits1098]

@@EASTL.A.103-vq8hj OH snap! You must have come through the portal at the mall a few months back. What's the name of your planet. WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS. WE WISH YOU NO HARM!

[@lindalarsson1436]

Find.a.balance . Dont get.lost in other evil religons.or cultures.

[@Specogecko]

Shows that gender identity has nothing to do with how you are raised

[@llIlIlllII]

Yep, same as race. I realized I was black around age 28, even though I'm biologically white. I felt black for a long time and it's been a relief to finally live as my true self. #BLM!

[@curzethemall]

​@@llIlIlllIIKek

[@BigMacWitCheez]

​@@llIlIlllIIShut up 🤣🤣🤣🤣 You're white

[@matthewwyman1581]

@@llIlIlllIIRage bait should be believable

[@buttarain27]

@@llIlIlllII Well, race is a social construct, racism is a political one.

[@marcosreyes6485]

You are a extremely strong person inside. Going thru this alone growing up with a KKK family.

[@jaysonoweh2227]

Bot account

[@cky7765]

@@jaysonoweh2227nope

[@LettaLeeJoy]

This is deeply relatable to me. I wasn't raised by people as extreme as white nationalists. But I was raised by fundamentalists who taught me very homophobic things that I had to work for years to unlearn. And then I too came out as trans and bi. Finding yourself and finding peace so often means leaving behind all the things you once thought were intrinsical to you.

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

@charli8815. . .and the sad thing is, they plant seeds in your mind that you can't have a personal relationship with "God". . .as if "God" and "loving/relationship" is beholding to them only.

[@BecxyBoo]

Bet the parents say they live by "Traditional Family Values" and say that "Family Comes First" but then the moment there child chooses to disagree with any of there views they immediately disown them...

[@samsneadd]

Let this be a lesson. Be careful for what you hate. Because what you hate your kids may learn to love.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

THANK YOU!!!!

[@MisterHeroman]

My neighbor's kids are all trump supporters because of that. To think we're coming in on 10 years since 2015...

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

yep left to right. Black to white.

[@weo-mum-mum]

Let's hope they do learn to love against hatred. That is a person who has learned to think for themselves.

[@laurie113]

I am so sorry you had to go through that with your family . I can’t imagine the inner pain.

[@DedesFewscres]

my thoughts exactly. he was normal until the media pushed this alphabet mafia ideology.

[@jaysonoweh2227]

Bot

[@magmaggie9144]

I am so inspired that through their painful experiences, they are still trying to make the world a better place for black and trans people 💜 I can’t wait to read their book “A Klans Man’s Son: My Journey From White Nationalism to Antiracism”

[@anonymouse9833]

Thank you for the book name! I just purchased it ❤

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

They're not until they denounce the "culture"

[@irawilliams343]

I wish this person all the happiness in thr world for coming out

[@curzethemall]

Freak

[@irawilliams343]

@@curzethemall get lost!

[@MaceyPrice007]

As black American who LGBT but great that this person changed your life around

[@Baldwin321]

Market highs can sometimes be followed by corrections, but predicting the timing and extent of it is challenging. I've heard some analysts talk about a 'massive' correction. It makes me wonder if it's time to adjust my $180k portfolio or maybe even consider some defensive investments.

[@Theodore3241]

Don't be in a hurry to get back in. The market needs several days of strong performance to signal that the downturn might be over; It's a time to be largely, if not entirely, in cash

[@Annie56427]

I believe a healthy portfolio has 3 things, at the bare minimum: Exposure to ETFs for increased diversification, Exposure to assets that generate cash flow like dividend stocks, Exposure to market-leading tech.

[@Christian67337]

De-risk your portfolios, shore up your core holdings, and take some profits while balancing your portfolio allocations. I’d also suggest you go with a managed portfolio, but even those don’t perform so well, so it’s best you reach out to a proper fiduciary to guide you, that’s what works for my spouse and I. We've made over 80% capital growth minus dividends.

[@Thomas43211]

I'm intrigued by this. I've searched for financial advisors online but it's kind of hard to get in touch with one. Okay if I ask you for a recommendation?

[@Christian67337]

@@Thomas43211 Marisa Michelle Litwinsky. is the licensed advisor I use. Just search the name. You’d find her webpage and necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

[@Shastasnow]

People hate college as they can feel like it scams them out of their money, but it can be a way out or an opportunity to challenge your upbringing. Seeing other perspectives of people that are where you are but got there differently.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

Absolutely, I concur. University studies are not meant to be vocational training alone. It is meant to create well-rounded, critical thinking citizens of the world. It is the place wherein you get to hear the opinions and experiences of those different from what we grew up with, grow as an individual, and try to find your own path.

[@williamwest9204]

​@@philoctetes_wordsworthexcept its not now, not for a majority of colleges in the states.

[@kab2599]

@@williamwest9204Choosing STEM negates the issues you’re getting at. School is definitely not only arts degrees.

[@ZobethC]

This is why the GOP propaganda machine is touring college campuses telling kids to drop out and now reaching out to middle schoolers and high schoolers telling them college is bad. They know many who are brought up in hateful households like this change their ideology after leaving home and turn their backs on the conservative right.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

Exactly. Which is why Jehovah's Witnesses discourage their members from attending college. Except for the lawyers the J.W. Organization needs. A lot of Jehovah's Witnesses are window cleaners, or tradesmen. Which is useful for free labor for building excess Kingdom Halls, and having to 'unfortunately' sell them to make money from real estate to make the 9 current leaders ( The Governing Body), fat cats, while most Jehovah's Witnesses are poor.

[@cecefil]

What a beautiful person. Sometimes our kids end up teaching us a thing about a thing or two

[@shannonmariehauck]

Congrats on leaving the hate behind. Congrats on coming out as trans.

[@123InDaPlaceToBe2]

Congrats on your brave comment!

[@JesseMartinez-cm7tl]

You know his pops is foaming at the mouth. 😂😂😂

[@Cemanahuac-NicanTlaca]

LOL!

[@Lishen-rh8mp]

The master race

[@JewishFollowingYeshua]

@@Lishen-rh8mpthere is no master race but only 2 genders

[@dasiahb.7541]

I’m Sure of it probably rolling around 😂😂

[@maryannebrown2385]

I think that is the whole idea.

[@badeugenecops4741]

Dude to dad: 🔊🎵🎶HOW YA LIKE ME NOW???🎵🎶

[@rebeccamartin2399]

Love that song.😊

[@Rogueviewer1]

The people referring to them as him/son/he are missing the whole point in their coming out as trans! They’re risking everything, so at least honor their new identity. Sheesh!

[@brianholloway6205]

?

[@Somberdemure]

Won't deny science.

[@suspicious-channel]

@@Somberdemurewhat science, exactly? What happens when ovary and uterus transplants (with the host’s own stem cells) become possible?

[@Risingofthephoenix]

@@suspicious-channel Playing God/Mothernature is an unfathomable evil. “Just because we can doesn’t mean we should”

[@NUFAN1313]

​@@Risingofthephoenixhope you bring that same energy for organ transplants, AI, and breast implants.

[@tecpaocelotl]

Should i worry about the parents who dress their kids dressed as confederacy soldiers at a civil war reenactment?

[@bihsaidwhatnow2392]

Only if they are dressing them in white hoodies and robes on the weekends; however, I wouldn't be worried as much as I'd be concerned for the mental / emotional wellness of the child(ren).

[@pam18ram]

Thank you for sharing 💝

[@LeviOArts]

I found it very hard to bond with parents who had transphobic and homophobic views (let alone racist views), because innately I felt like their love for me was very conditional. This was something I couldn't put into words until I was old enough to, despite trying to express it before I could. When I would say "you only like me because I'm your kid, if we had no relation you wouldn't like me at all", my parents never understood what I was talking about.

[@Eee24790]

@@Mostly9366 Yeah, the thing about that: their convictions and values are _inherently_ harmful to other people. When your “values” are built off the belief that a certain group of people is worse or gross for something they cannot change, then those aren’t values. They’re prejudices. And telling someone that their prejudice is hurting you or other people is not selfish. What *is* selfish is maintaining those beliefs in spite of the harm you know they’re doing. So in order for OP to “love their parents the way they are”, their parents first have to do the same for them. Relationships are a 2 way street my guy

[@flaming_bentley]

​@@Eee24790as a parent, I love my children unconditionally, which means accepting them for WHO they are. Parents should love their children for who they are and not who they want them to be.

[@leahartlee29]

Derek, I think that you are brave, and I am happy that you no longer are identifying with your parents ideology! Who wants to live a life hating others, when there is so much good you can do. Hate hurts the hater, as well as the hated. You aren't giving your all to anything you do when you hate, and if you hate, you don't know how to love. Like Tracy Chapman's song: "All that you've got, is your soul." It couldn't be more true! Thanks for sharing your story and good luck to you in your life's journey! : )

[@RebeccaSurber-vw5wi]

I hope you didn’t breed

[@loki2240]

It's more complicated than that. Most bigots use bigotry to elevate themselves over other people (the people they're bigoted against and the allies and supporters of those people). They typically have a poor sense of self and self-worth, and they try (in vain) to compensate for it by trying to elevate themselves over other people. But without their bigotry, they would feel even worse about themselves and their own life (at least until they actually improve their life and/or how they perceive themselves). There's also often a social aspect, in which bigots enjoy a sense of community and belonging with other bigots. They often risk being rejected by family and friends, if they don't keep presenting bigotry. And there are a relative few who make money off of bigotry. And there's even more to it than that. It's a complex phenomenon, but we typically have an elementary school understanding of it.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

The same can be said about Donald Trump!!! Trump wasted his entire life on worshiping money, power, greed, hate and retribution!!! Who wants to live like that??? I sure don't!!!! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!!!

[@stefaniemore3203]

What a courageous person to speak their truth, even if it means being "disowned" by their biological family. I purposefully used the term "biological family," because "family" has so much more to do than with sharing genes. For me, "family" is a term that describes those with whom I feel spiritually connected to and with, people who are kindred spirits. Derek, you do have another "family" in this world, although not necessarily blood-related, which I'm sure you will meet along the way. That has been the case for me, and others I've known. This is not an easy life, not an easy world, but to live in truth, is to be alive. What a beautiful person you are!

[@ASNIV_]

Well done, Derek. Proud to see someone like you think freely and stand up

[@JugglinJellyTake01]

Hats off to you putting this in your book , that is some struggle to first of all realise the hate within your community and your new social circle but also recognising yourself as trans. Your passion is amazing and it is so important that you have put your experiences in a book. I hope it inspires and gives strength to many others in their situations. Your short talk is certainly a reminder that all need allies and allies build healthier communities.

[@LONE_WOLF_GANG]

Poor kid, parents sometimes burden their kids with such a heavy load that it breaks their shoulders.

[@ajdarko8531]

Indeed. Teach and encourage your children to be whomever they wish. Guide and protect them when they're not being accepted. That's what a real parent does 💯

[@silentnight9655]

The universe put him in that family for a reason.

[@SadeWorldwide]

Imagine being the kid who’s parents sent him to school in a confederate uniform 😳😂😂😂 on picture day nonetheless!! Make this a meme! Now!

[@stusilver6841]

😂😂😂😂😂frickin custard

[@nataliemichelle2848]

This is meant as a life teaching for his father. He didn't take it and will have a difficult life if he doesn't take this teaching before he dies. He will have to come back until he does. I can't imagine having to hold on to the toxic hate all my life. It's such a waste of time and energy.

[@HenriettaHudson-we4wv]

This is why I moved away from my bio-dad two years ago!!

[@oogleoo]

they are so resilient, what a difficult life they’ve lived and now they’re doing great speaking out

[@lga9046]

Now imagine all the other things this society makes you believe in that are absolutely deranged when you look at their bottom line. It happens more often than we think.

[@tuna9444]

People, you have got to speak your truth. Don't be shamed or feel ashamed.

[@jul.escobar]

His eyes have opened and he now sees. Good on him soeaking out and sharing his personal experience of growth and realizing the conditioning 👏👏👏

[@PrettyFLY4aWiFi.]

"His"? You just miss gendered her you racist!

[@Narutass43]

You missed the point

[@jul.escobar]

@@Narutass43 tell me

[@AngelaPickles1929]

From one extreme to another. Glad I was raised by decent parents.

[@terratorment2940]

She was groomed by the people that were supposed to teacher her right from wrong to be a hate monger and I am glad she got out of that cult.

[@shippinggoggles]

*he

[@you2angel1]

I always admired & respected the youth that could pull away from their hateful upbringing. Since Fort McClellan Alabama I have been following young people who rip away from hate groups. I admired what was in them to know that something wasn't right, to have the Bravery to recognize it, accept it & pull away from it. Many times at the cost of perhaps everything they know & love. This has to be the most remarkable boy I've seen yet, excuse me young gentleman. °~•.☆.•~°

[@somnuswaltz5586]

The irony, I can't 😂😂😂

[@dashien2605]

😂god punishment to evil is other’s blessings

[@MisterHeroman]

Can't what?

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

Sad world

[@shippinggoggles]

@@MisterHeromansaying “i cant” means you can’t take it. it’s a common figure of speech

[@MisterHeroman]

@@shippinggoggles For 2010 hipsters and facebook moms, maybe

[@evonne315]

The photo of them and thier Dad at 5:03 is so striking ..... thier face expresses pure bliss while thier Dad looks so bitter. That's a child born naturally free from hate. ❤

[@TheBOG3]

*Their Agreed.

[@ghostcruncher1043]

He jumped from one cult to another! Good for him!

[@45Gunner556]

Fr

[@observerobserver6040]

Ironic that his parents kept their surname at the time?

[@CaptainHi-Top-w5q]

I met some of the klan amigos in The Great State of Louisiana. Things went badly for those amigos.

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

Sad

[@lauriannajones]

What happened?

[@utahraptor4729874]

From one type of extremist Democrat to another.

[@rogerthat4545]

That was back when Democrats were waving the Confederate flag.. Who's waving that same flag today? (Hint: the same people who are fighting to keep up Confederate monuments to treason and slavery)

[@45Gunner556]

@@rogerthat4545bruh _💀_

[@TheGrandOptimist95]

People who still claim that white supremacists are Democrats now are just lazy. There's so many things you could say about Democrats to demonize them but everyone knows that white nationalists are not democrats now lol

[@mrjay6483]

This is karma he became everything his father hates.

[@lindabingham6403]

God has such a great sense of humor! Enjoy your new hateless life.

[@lindatohara6438]

God didn’t have anything to do with hate or trans. He is trans to escape the association of power, disgust, etc, However he is a male regardless.

[@BiggestHaterEVER]

-Also god is probably the LEAST humours god out there. 😒 It shows multiple times in the bible that he has absolutely no sense of humor.

[@dicerosautismambient4894]

@@lindatohara6438 he did create the scenario knowing what was going to happen. if god exist that is.

[@dishonoredundead]

@@lindatohara6438 They've done scientific studies that can show direct correlation to female and male brains patterns. It's an objective fact that some people are destined to feel trapped in the wrong body for life. I feel like every single person who has some issue with this has literally never looked into it. You mine as well be conducting exorcisms on people suffering from schizophrenia at this point. But you just pick and choose what objective reality you want to live in, which is ironic considering that's the exact same thing you're claiming trans folk are doing. You dislike it because you're a bigot. Have the courage to admit that, instead of feigning some kind of concern for "the children". People will respect you more for for just being an honest bigot. Which is saying something. If they wanted to stick out for attention they wouldn't spend thousands of dollars trying to look like a girl, and alienating their family so they can face bigotry. They would just dawn a bright red MAGA cap, start behaving like an edgelord, and put ridiculous bumper stickers on their unnecessarily large truck.

[@KevinCovington5453]

Kid? YOUR HAVE A VOICE! AND YOU ARE USING IT!!! YOU ARE DOING A VERY! GOOD! THING! Educating Others You are Probably Reaching A Few MILLION People To Spend Some Time THINKING about Their Plight And Future Decision!!! AWESOME!!!

[@realjgerard]

Love how the racists have absolutely nothing to say in these comments, yall quiet af! 😢

[@ejakaegypt]

Glad you didn’t turn out like your parents

[@aussieman3021]

I'm proud of this child for coming out, especially since they're a child of an ex-leader of an organisation that possesses anti-trans views.

[@Xxsorafan]

Pretty much anti everything view 😂

[@robertkirchner7981]

Bigots gonna bigot. They need to find a new family.

[@camillawiking]

His transgenderism might be just a reaction to his upbringing: he'll wake up in 7-8 years without his package, crying his eyes out once he realizes the deeper truth. Now that is pain: just go no contact with your past and family if they are not "good enough" for ya; no need to cut things off. People really need to study their own psyche. This refusal he has towards his own body: is a natural reaction to what he went through.

[@camillawiking]

He also ends it with: "I also was hoping for a bit more curiosity from them dot dot dot"; this prooves my point that he craves their attention on why he is going transgender; It is a call for attention only: "What happened to you my son, please open up to us and well love you and comfort you". THAT is what he really is craving, not cutting off his balls.

[@wormwoodcocktail]

Exactly. Conservative men are way more likely to develop these weird masochistic autogynephilic fetishes.

[@AlbertHess-xy7ky]

How many TGs have changed their minds? How many gays have changed their minds?

[@jmbisme]

To thy own self be true.

[@TheFreshPrinceOfSaiyans]

What a beautifully spoken young lady. I am very proud of her and I hope she is able to live a beautiful life now that she has escaped such a despicable, hateful filled community.

[@deagle2yadome696]

that’s a man

[@kagreen2k]

@@deagle2yadome696How do account for the natural balance of estrogen and testosterone that made her that way? That’s the way god made her. If you don’t like it, take it up with god. Shouldn’t you be under a bridge somewhere?

[@robertkirchner7981]

They're non-binary. Which I have a hard time grasping, but seems to have to do with finding the expectations associated with either binary gender identity to be oppressive or at least not right for them. So not a lady, but not a man either?

[@sharimeline3077]

@@deagle2yadome696 Maybe to YOU, but not to themself. It's not hard to make a little bit of effort to respect a person.

[@kagreen2k]

@@robertkirchner7981 I stand corrected.

[@maxv3208]

It is very common for kids to rebel against the beliefs of their parents. Nothing new here.

[@arseniipivtorak3815]

What a positive person, hugs for everything you had to go through!

[@ITSLIKEARIVER2000]

Both dad and son are spiritually messed up.

[@GerardPerry]

Amen.

[@cigarfeeler]

"THE KKK TOOK MY BABY AWAY. THEY TOOK HER AWAY!!" THE RAMONES

[@davidslife989]

THIS is the kind of story HUMANITY needs right now! It also made my day! Thank you for coming out, we are GLAD to have you!

[@tonyr.3435]

Its quite apparent the young man is seriously confused.

[@Slackbot]

It takes a lot of strength and wisdom to step back and question the ideologies one is brought up with. One could hope that their family will one day find the same strength, but I am not too optimistic. I wish R. the best life!

[@mex321]

More propaganda.

[@taylorgarton6983]

Oh, the stories she could tell. She has been through a lot. I can’t imagine the abuse she must have been through. Raising your children to be racist IS abuse. I would love to be friends with her. I welcome her for who she is ❤much love to you, girlie!

[@chrisbfreelance]

Left one cult to join another. Young people with traumatic backgrounds are very susceptible to grooming.

[@annieconway8998]

What a difficult situation for a young person to be in

[@BlondieSL]

Yup! But as he shows, it's not impossible to get out from under it!

[@KJV7154]

Hey Dad we are laughing at you😂😂😂

[@nrjohnsocam]

Yes we are 😂😂😂

[@Scarlet01812]

Just dressing your kid in that outfit for pics 😂

[@rosetheis1403]

I'm glad that Derek is able to express him or herself freely without judgment from others.

[@Xxsorafan]

They*

[@robertkirchner7981]

IN SPITE OF judgement from others, of which I expect they get plenty.

[@rosetheis1403]

@@robertkirchner7981 thanks

[@rosetheis1403]

@@Xxsorafan Right sorry I forgot

[@XxKristinaaXx]

Him

[@wayneboyd4372]

This is refreshing and should motivate others raised in hateful environments that they don't need to live that life... and that you can honestly build your own "family" elsewhere. Family is NOT blood - many people know this otherwise ALL families would be tight.

[@PrettyFLY4aWiFi.]

He looks like the kid from the Mask movie with Cher.

[@TheBOG3]

Maybe if Rocky wasn’t born with his deformity then he’d have looked like this person.

[@markofabecic6824]

so he went from one cult to another

[@AlbertHess-xy7ky]

Transgender is a cult? The same as MAGA?

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

Wow …how to respond to such honest comments from a person that has grown up in an environment that was taught to hate difference In human appearance and behavior. You are very brave and I thank you! Beautiful and I hope to remain brave ❤

[@jenniferokazaki38]

As a member of the LGBTQ community myself, I support the heck out of Derek!(LGBTQ+) We all need to help them be aware of transgender persons through education and protest all forms of bigotry like it's 2024, not 1924.

[@Uliseslima-kr9op]

Ginger

[@XoTeera]

Some people say leave children out of it when it comes to transgender topics but this is a great example that prohibiting resources for trans kids won’t change who they truly are inside. Whether you’re raised liberal or conservative you can’t change your authentic identity.

[@pennPi]

My father was racially bigoted, conservative, and close minded. He very much disapproved my world views and political beliefs. However, he never abandoned me, supported my life decisions even when he disagreed, and loved me to his dying days. I don’t understand how parents can cut their children out of their lives or become hateful towards them for following their own path, especially when their path is one of courage, openness, and compassion for others.

[@bellaggio1770]

It takes courage to stand up against your parent's stupidity and bigotry. You rock.

[@writerconsidered]

He sounds just like a recovering Catholic.

[@CC-vw1cs]

Good for you kiddo - takes courage in those surrounds to stand up for your truths and step away from all that you knew !

[@mbwell]

That is why MTG is acting like she does. MTG is a by-product of what she was taught growing up.

[@MisterHeroman]

By being smart and kinder than her opponents?

[@FrequentShopper]

The most important person loves you and that's God, and unfortunately your family not accepting you for who you are it's their own loss, praying in time they will come around to see their own bad ways! May the Lord open their hearts 🙏🏻

[@moonshoes11]

God is fiction. Can you demonstrate any God exists in reality? Of course not.

[@SierraP]

@@moonshoes11Jesus Christ death and resurrection is proven scientifically and historically. His blood shed for you and your sins so you can go not Heaven and guess what? Science backs up He is still alive as His blood is still alive. Do your research.

[@moonshoes11]

@@SierraP Those are blatant lies. Supernatural events cannot ever be proven historically. And no supernatural event has ever been supported by science. I’m not sure who lied to you, but you clearly don’t know anything about either history or science if you making such an assertion. I’ve done “my research”, child. I’ve attended Seminary. I’ve studied the Bible, and its historicity. I’ve also studied science. Your claims are so bad, it’s laughable. It’s a shame you were indoctrinated into these beliefs, and you have no understanding.

[@moonshoes11]

@@SierraP Can you demonstrate any God exists in reality? Let’s see it.

[@brianbara3204]

I completely understand being unable to be oneself as a child and teen. I am so glad they came to live their truth and get away from such a hateful atmosphere.

[@HuplesCat]

Mr Black led the kkk? 😂

[@Cuishi10]

My jaw is on the floorrrrrr. Good for them for getting out of the Supremist movement, but NOW I'm even more moved at their courage for coming out. This is incredible *smh*

[@curzethemall]

it's just effin sad

[@EmeraldsQuartzLight]

oh my godddddddddddddddddddddddddd brooooooooooooooooooooo

[@deannamadrigal7503]

Probably one of the most difficult things in life is walking away from a super dysfunctional family. I've had to do it but it was the best thing that I have ever done for myself. Know that there are so many people out there who see you for who you truly are and support you for the Divine being and the soul that you are

[@sophiawilson8696]

His last name is BLACK?😂😄😎

[@CasaFuenteOrange]

What a world we live in

[@KingStone-so1yl]

Now he’s rocking the white cross with rainbows

[@cjnothing7897]

Propaganda as it’s finest

[@Jenny-nz8fb]

From one toxic ideology to another.

[@dahjord]

fathers dream child forsure

[@optimumposify]

Who cares? 🙄🐪💨

[@lindamacapayag4489]

I am the mother of a young adult who now identifies as transgender. I love and support my child and would never abandon her. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to come out as transgender under the circumstances you have. I am sorry that the USA does not necessarily support those of the LGBTQ+ community, as they do do not understand and many do not want to. May you live a long, happy life as who you are. HUGS!

[@EitherBendToTheTruthOrLiveALIE]

Love=correction. Lies are the spirit of the antichrist. Lying to your child is wrong.

[@lc6636]

Help your child. They can't become a different s$x.

[@EitherBendToTheTruthOrLiveALIE]

@@lc6636 she has the spirit of the antichrist. She is a liar.

[@batman-cu1ep]

The irony is off the charts with this one

[@leehartlee2970]

You can see that Derek is so kind, so happy, and so likable! Their parents don't deserve a child like that! The expression "misery loves company" comes to mind. They must be the most miserable people in the world! Hate doesn't make people happy, it is a result of them being miserable. My parents would say "surround yourself with happy, positive people." That can describe any race, gender, ethnicity, etc. It was definitely great advice, and it described most of the people I grew up around, and the people that I got to know in my life.