If only LGBTQ black folks had more heroes like Lafayette . . .

I have never seen the television show True Blood and I am not completely familiar who this character Lafayette is. I do know two things, however. 

Unfortunately the actor who portrayed him, Nelsan Ellis, has left us for another plane of existence (which is a shame because he was incredibly talented.)

And the black LGBTQ community would do well with more heroes like him - whether fictional or actual. Especially with idiots like Dave Chappelle exploiting homophobia and transphobia in the black community to make a cheap buck. And other individuals creating fake hate crimes which only serve to backfire on us.

'Juror in Smollett trial reveals what convinced them of actor's guilt' & other Tue midday news briefs

Jussie Smollett

Juror in Smollett trial reveals what convinced them of actor’s guilt​ - Let me guess. They saw him talking. Dang, Jussie! "We were all rooting for you!!" You disappointed the hell out of us.

A gym refused to let a trans woman use the women’s locker room. She just won a settlement. - Treat us fairly or give up the money, honey. 

J.K. Rowling accused of perpetuating the 'false narrative' that trans women are 'predators' in latest tweet - She's accused of it cause she did it. Dang, gurlfriend! 

Carl Nassib designed rainbow cleats to support the LGBTQ community - Giving back never hurts. 

A Massachusetts church created a safe space for LGBTQ immigrants - Wonderful!