High school valedictorian ends speech by coming out as bisexual

[@semprix_]

These comments are so toxic, I'm so proud of him for him ❤

[@oh.4453]

same!!

[@bishbosh4815]

I wouldn't say it's "toxic" its just that age old argument of "who cares", "why is this news", "if I came out as a straight Christian would i be on the news", "they're trying to push the LGBT agenda". Pff, idk. All most news is about now is Trump, climate change and COVID, so its nice to get something positive. I don't think coming out as bisexual is anymore "news worthy" than any other sexuality or religion or any kinda of "coming out", but it takes more courage to come out as LGBT in a society that STILL has extremely judgemental and prejudiced people in it, than to come out as a straight Christian in society still widely governed by conservative values where Christianity isn't as popular as it used to be

[@caitlindelaney3203]

So proud of him! He could have hid who he was but he chose to be true to himself. I only hope this helps other LGBTQIA+ kids feel comfortable to do the same

[@ananalystfortherestofus7172]

Going by this comment section, it’s real easy to trigger homophobes.

[@kalebr560]

It’s his speech. He earned the right to do it and he can say what he wants in his moment

[@Lemuriam]

the comments help to demonstrate how far some of us still have to go. all the more reason to be proud of mason for being so brave! ♥

[@ZonicX2]

All the negative comments can go somewhere. I hope he reads these comments and sees that he's MAKING A DIFFERENCE on the lives of other black bisexual guys like myself and it took a lot of balls to get up there and do what he did, even in this day and age.

[@willz6997]

I’m a straight but I really respect this. All those homophobes are just insecure people trying to make themselves better

[@mood4eva98]

Proud of my fellow bisexual brother 🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Crustiecricket]

@@alioramus1637 that is so sad If you have enough money you should move

[@clowneyess2306]

Thank you for being yourself as a fellow bisexual it was really hard because people always think no your actually gay or it’s a phase and it’s really hard with all these stereotypes but I’m so proud that you where able to do it in front of a crowd so thank you for just being yourself

[@novathedude]

@Space Jew do you know the definition of gay 💀

[@ophir_il]

@@novathedude oh no pls understand he dose not represent us jews

[@dirkdiggler6082]

That smile on the thumbnail says it all

[@sarahmulligan4694]

Proud of him!

[@captainzoeboy8608]

It's so heartwarming to see the women supporting him but that's usually how it goes especially among black people when an individual comes out.

[@wileyisweird5842]

Yikers this comment section is mostly toxic. As a bi man myself, I support him 100%. More power to him!

[@derickadjei9849]

As a bisexual soon to be sophomore, this makes me so happy!!! I'm glad that he had the courage to do this in front of his peers!! It's so inspiring and shows how far we have come!!!💙💜💕

[@lmontreze]

😊😊😊

[@donotbangchan]

What a king, he’s so brave I could never tell my whole school something so personal. I’m proud of him :)

[@brentbeckwith5190]

I am extremely proud of Him that he was able to become Valedictorian of her class and have the courage to come out and be truthful I'm so glad you had the courage and didn't feel the need to pilot that is a big step for all younger generations to see that it's OK!

[@IKEA_SSB]

god that must've felt amazing to have people cheer for him like that, props to him man

[@BahstX]

It takes a lot to admit who you are to YOURSELF, let alone to a whole crowd of your peers. As a Bisexual Woman who came out a while ago, I am proud of him as a fellow "Family" member, but also since I am a Mom, I feel for him from that perspective as well. I hope he has a supportive friend and family base, since as a Bisexual Black Male, he's going to face a lot of hardship, not the least of which is Bisexual erasure. Best of luck to him.

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

some of these comments are so toxic smh congrats to him for doing this and being so inspiring💞 wish him all the best💗

[@johnvictorvaldez592]

Well who ever gets him, bisexual guy or women , gay man or a straight woman, they’re lucky. He’s cute.

[@acyasin1000]

#BiPride! I am so thrilled to see such representation. It's not just a phase!

[@GalacticStudios69]

Well. I think I’ve found my fellow bisexuals-

[@albertoldschool6950]

I'm So very PROUD of him.

[@victorrobinson8961]

Love this !!!!

[@brian_Austin27]

Damn he's cute, I'm 23 told damn old😂😭😭

[@titihamilton9247]

I’m glad I get to have my shot

[@commonwealthpeople]

I am proud of him!

[@elicordero4019]

I admire you, bro that was very brave cause see most would be closeted.

[@RedJet-bq6fq]

Proud of the man, great job 👍

[@BadMattOfficial]

STAY TRIGGERED 😂😂 way to go Mason!

[@canny_linguist]

Really hope this young man goes far x

[@Randouser25]

First of all this comments are hateful because it's so hard it's like you got this big secret and your just like I want to tell everyone but I don't think I want to so yeah it's a big deal .

[@jeromelj1010]

Well Mason for your bravery. The guy next to you has nice legs.

[@kennaisabell]

The cheers!!! I love this for him!!

[@thabophumo2009]

How courageous❤

[@ComicXanz]

Hi guys 🏳️‍🌈

[@elicordero4019]

I'm bisexual, at first I was scared until it was revealed and I'm not worried what others think.

[@pickleell4457]

He'll be on Ellen soon promoting tea

[@1drummer172]

I hope he does make it on Ellen.

[@Anchor2theWater]

Wow. Probably not the way I'd have done it, but wow. Badass. That must have been scary.

[@jessicamanson374]

I love seeing a black person from the LGBTQ+ community being valedictorian of his graduating class. That’s what I’m talking about! 😌👏🏾🏳️‍🌈🤎

[@tacos394]

💓💓💓💓 so brave

[@parkiwi4787]

Truth, self reflection is a rarity in the USA. Congratulation's young man the truth does set you free. Enjoy the rest of beautiful life and find your love. passion and be fulfilled.

[@iamnotcool7222]

Mason Bleu in blue

[@willwowxdrice642]

Aaayyeee my guy …. Congratulations bro

[@jesseo_o1342]

these comments are so iconic yasssssssssssssssss

[@ejs3563]

What's his Twitter?

[@habibi5196]

❤️👏👏

[@tacos394]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@derrickhypolite3250]

Brother you great you are love and blessed by God you are handsome looking black Brother you will do great in this world hole your head up with joy and happiness in your heart God loves his children love to you Brother💞💙💞💙🙏💙💞💞💞🌈

[@johngerstner3884]

What’s his insta or sum he fine

[@joronelis]

Maasonbleu

[@IImwoahrigo]

❤️

[@cooldiana1000]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@drewvarner8001]

You should probably charge your phone

[@Solmom03]

News???

This is the hidden(not so hidden) gay agenda

[@1drummer172]

What’s the agenda?

[@yhideit4427]

@@1drummer172 This is sarcasm..right. ?

[@jdemd1977]

Not really.

[@ananalystfortherestofus7172]

Could someone fax me a copy? I came out as bi but no one let me in on the agenda.

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

What’s the agenda? Be happy? Good agenda, I think is straights should make an agenda that isn’t “oppressive and hate the gays”

[@jenifercooper38]

Would they have applauded him and bought him on television, if he declared that he was a follower of Jesus?

[@yhideit4427]

Would the media even give him an interview or air this story if he said he was a Christian.?

[@jdemd1977]

WTF does a person's choice of religion have to do with anything?

[@jdemd1977]

@Fiasco because being conservative is obsolete and "being Christian" looks more like you sniff Mike Pence's panties than like you follow the example of Jesus.

[@yhideit4427]

@@jdemd1977 You clearly are too dumb to recognize the comparison that was being made..aren't you. ?

[@arminislord672]

I’m sure it’s different cuz no one has to come out as a Jesus supporter if I went on insta I’d find like 10 posts thanking the lord it’s his speech he worked for it be respectful and let him say what he needs to

[@terrionjohnson3778]

ironically be free people sitting down what they wearing simply don't mean nothing but you put some clothes together it makes for the bisexual flag ironic just pause the video looking at colors and issue a part of me like I am by Simpson community you know instantly or if you just Google the flag that belongs to us you'll be like damn

[@Sonia-qq4hn]

Lol

[@Peace2humankind]

The kid seems like a good kid but my problem is with American media. Why in the world would this get him on a mega national platform like a morning show? And then people wonder why black people and many others think that there is a manipulative lgbt agenda- specifically for black males. This is ridiculous. The black 17 yr old male who starts a successful business wouldnt be on here with Gayle and the like.

[@SarahSarah-dq3bq]

There’s no lgbt agenda, you’re just homophobic and transphobic 😁

[@Peace2humankind]

@@SarahSarah-dq3bq Typical response (a year later i might add). But yea, you don't address anything I said, things people obviously find to have merit. Instead you spew robotic words ending with phobia lol. Same ol same ol.

[@vetlem73]

@@Peace2humankind there’s no “agenda”. Many people apart of the LGBT have been casted out by society, shamed, condemned, kicked out of households and have even committed suicide just to get away from the hurt of family not wanting anything to do with you anymore. That has went on for hundreds of years, even today. Something as simple as this man coming out as bisexual can bring hope into many young teens, kids and even adults that have to hide who they are because of the way society portrays them. There is no “agenda” it’s just now people are starting to be more accepting, and with that acceptance comes more LGBT from the closets they were forced to hide in.

[@canipetthatdawg9377]

Don’t say black people as if we’re a monolith we have our individual beliefs and as a black teen I feel like being valedictorian and having the courage to come out are great accomplishments especially in a society that openly tries to hold black people and the lgbt community back it’s refreshing to see a successful black teen getting recognition

[@Peace2humankind]

@@canipetthatdawg9377 Using black people how I did is does not suggest a monolith, it suggest a large portion having a specific belief. Being a valedictorian doesn't get you on a national tv platform. My point is irrefutable and is so truthful that you had to respond some 2 years later. The truth hurts but he can always recover and take a productive mental path. The world is rooting for you.

[@kendrickf614]

I’m Proud Of Him And For Him….🥲

[@shadowdrift5574]

As long as you didn't came out as an Apache Helicopter, you'll survive.

[@lamarsrules6149]

😂😂😂😂

[@reyamour]

I mean idky this made the news yes it's good he came out as bi but it doesn't make him different from anyone else. I support him but I just feel like he made the day about him coming out instead of graduating high school and some people could've felt less import due to him having the spotlight. And the fact that this made the news is crazy when there are more serious things going on around the world

[@smackingmygumz7599]

Gurllll

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

TheNopeAndNeverKing Everyone commenting “why” or “the gay agenda strikes”. No. As a teen in high school, it’s nice to hear this. It does affect others. Seeing an Bisexual Male valedictorian? Incredible. This is news, because it shows how far we have come. Coming out used to mean a lot of terrible things. He was met with support from both the public and his peers. Every single person saying “buuut whyyyy did this *gay*ness make the neeews? There are more serious things”. Because this happened. This doesn’t happen everyday, and is maybe the first of its kind. That makes it news. News isn’t just about dark and sad topics. It can be about happy news stories of teens being a better generation, a more supported generation. Your problem isn’t that it’s “not serious enough” it’s that it’s bisexual in the media.

[@heachantaeil4978]

Less important? Because a bisexuelle black men came out? Wtf i am so sorry the spotlight is not on straight people for once in your all lives

[@titihamilton9247]

He was valedictorian 🤧🤧I would make my speech bout me

[@z42O]

Now he can impregnate his lover lol

[@Bryce4Belle]

Wow, How brave. So this makes him more special than everyone else because he comes out with something like that?

[@MrBarmore90222]

Bryce Cheng Kinda of brave.. He said he is bisexual and not gay.

[@1drummer172]

Who said he was “more special than everyone else”?

[@jdemd1977]

Go read stories of your ancestors!

[@yhideit4427]

It's brave to the mainstream Baphomet Media Agenda who are pushing this "Do as thou willith" culture. !

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

No, what makes him special is *being the Valedictorian* Or did you miss that, snowflake? That fact he was able to come out is just another moment he was able to take advantage of. It fit with his pride theme. Be happy, or be silent.

[@GNF-bf1bo]

Who you sleep with stole the spot light .

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

The spotlight...of him being a valedictorian? Yes, he stole his own spotlight. Much sense. The rest of the school supports him. Do the same.

[@velboone6041]

😬😬😬😬

[@drewvarner8001]

What does 😬 mean

[@christopheranderson3064]

Who cares?

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

In short: I do. Other bisexuals. Other LGBT students. Teens, students. This will Help convince other teens that you can succeed as an LGBT person. That their struggle is real. That it gets better. Do you know how little bisexual men there are out in public? Yea. That’s who cares.

[@russelstephan6342]

We care lol

[@VontaeYT]

christopher Anderson we care

[@seorangsajawe86]

Me

[@terryyoung316]

You did. You watched it and commented.

[@youtubecommentpolice2043]

Cool for him but sexuality has nothing to do with that platform . Idk..... good for him I guess

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

Yea...expect it does? If you listened, it’s about pride. It’s about he’s struggle to accept himself. It ties into his theme. So...no

[@yeahyeahwtv1412]

But it does? Did you even listen to the speech??

[@incognitooooooooooooo123spy]

did you even listen to he's speech tho??

[@Derail07]

Is this supposed to be another moment in gay history or something? Who cares about his gayness

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

TheNopeAndNeverKing Everyone commenting “why” or “the gay agenda strikes”. No. As a teen in high school, it’s nice to hear this. It does affect others. Seeing an Bisexual Male valedictorian? Incredible. This is news, because it shows how far we have come. Coming out used to mean a lot of terrible things. He was met with support from both the public and his peers. So to answer your question, other LGBT students. I don’t care about sports, but I don’t go commenting who cares under every ESPN video

[@heachantaeil4978]

Well there are still people like you calling bi people gay

[@cameroncloseted9972]

I wonder...how many straight women would want to make a life-long commitment to a bisexual man? And for those who would...are you going to trust that his attraction to men will never make you feel unwanted or undesired? The reality of living as a bisexual man is a lot more complicated than choosing a label.

[@THEMEISTER004]

You're very incompetent,you ibvioulsy don't understand bisexuality

[@cameroncloseted9972]

Choosing any label and having sex with whoever fits with that label - or even having a relationship with someone for a few years - is easy enough for just about everyone. Long term relationships are far, far more complicated. Straight women and bisexual men as a long-term couple are especially, and inherently, problematic. This is not widely known because no one posts about it in social media. It's very personal and very painful. Discovering years down the line that you're fundamentally incompatible isn't something you brag about.

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

You do reliaze...you are literally describing biphobia? You are living proof that he needs to fame out? That bisexuals need to talk about their sexuality to explain it to bigots?

[@ananonymousaccount3530]

And? There are many straight man who are unfaithful to there partners, and many straight women who are too.

[@ananonymousaccount3530]

Why do straight men cheat then? Because of there attraction to other woman of course, duh

[@jamesgilcrest5354]

who cares

[@PrimitivTool]

The kids who can't accept and love themselves can see his courage and it may help them accept who they are and live a healthier life.

[@graciesaunders7418]

Clearly you do lmao otherwise why would you take the time to watch and comment?

[@kyleguzman4076]

You do😘

[@jamesharper151]

Who cares? I’m straight and nobody posts me on the news for that lol.

[@reyrivera119]

Straights aren’t seen as sinners or abnormal and aren’t judged for their sexual orientation

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

Are you a valedictorian? Did you miss that part? No one posted anything when my friend came out. Because he didn’t do it during a valedictorian speegg Co. because he wasn’t accepted. LGBt students care.

[@moritzheckel2940]

Let me guess you are a straight white male with no issues in your life regarding rasicim nor discrimination this ignorance is hilariously stupid

[@crispri3919]

Because you are a terrible person.

[@SarahSarah-dq3bq]

Are you a valedictorian?

[@gregorysmith1134]

But who asked for his sexuality? Who cares? Not everything is to be announced on the rooftop.

[@RoseK444]

He said it himself, if you listened his speech was about pride and he felt it wouldn’t be right to preach about pride if he’s holding something back. Also everytime someone comes out it helps and encourages others to do the same, and feel proud. He did a great job👏

[@novathedude]

it's literally his valedictorian speech. it's about him. he can say whatever he wants to say in it. use your brain please

[@michaelray9113]

Really this is what the news media has to report on we are in trouble

[@thenopeandneverking1722]

TheNopeAndNeverKing Everyone commenting “why” or “the gay agenda strikes”. No. As a teen in high school, it’s nice to hear this. It does affect others. Seeing an Bisexual Male valedictorian? Incredible. This is news, because it shows how far we have come. Coming out used to mean a lot of terrible things. He was met with support from both the public and his peers. Every single person saying “buuut whyyyy did this *gay*ness make the neeews? There are more serious things”. Because this happened. This doesn’t happen everyday, and is maybe the first of its kind. That makes it news. News isn’t just about dark and sad topics. It can be about happy news stories of teens being a better generation, a more supported generation. Your problem isn’t that it’s “not serious enough” it’s that it’s bisexual in the media.

[@jlf115]

this is a selfish speech. it's a graduation event for ALL students. has nothing to do with you personally.

[@ItsMarkoRock]

It’s HIS speech so yes HE can lol. He’s part of “all” students

[@noahn4564]

You dumb? Valedictorian refers to students who received 4.0gpa, aka PERFECT straight A’s throughout the entirety of highschool. They usually get a special speech that is longer, and they can say wtvr they want - their hope/ background story/ advice for students/etc etc. Being bisexual and struggling bc of it for the longest time has affected his mentality and character. He is telling the crowd to be proud of who they are.. so it was necessary for him to tell his story and truth.

[@tacos394]

👏👏👏👏👏