Wanda Sykes Officially Comes Out As A Proud Black Gay Woman

I have always been a fan of comedienne, voice and TV actress, and author Wanda Sykes. For those of you who don’t know who Wanda Skyes is, she is well known for her “take no prisoner” observations on current events. She has received multiple prime time Emmy-awards and has been called “one of the funniest stand up comics” by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Funniest People in America.

In response to the passage of a same-sex marriage ban -Proposition 8- in California, Sykes has recently come out as a proud Black gay woman. Here is a clip of Skyes’ surprise appearance at a rally in Las Vegas. She was in town performing at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

To say that I’m elated is an understatement. I am elated because while I, as a Black feminist lesbian, know many Black lesbians throughout this country and internationally (Europe, Africa, South America); there aren’t many high profile OUT Black lesbians. I hoping that more high profile Black lesbians and gays will face their fears; break their silence; and COME OUT. We need all hands on deck, not only in California, but throughout the United States. Marriage Equality for all should be a right and not a privilege.

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