hennygoons

Hello. I am writing to appeal my ban and provide some context. As an African American queer man engaged with a loving partner, I navigate in a world where people like me are subjected to judgment, stereotypes, and misunderstandings. The words in question, "n word" and "f word" are very intense, and as someone who belongs to both the African American and LGBTQ+ communities, we have reclaimed these words as part of our identity and humor. While these words, to you, may carry a heavy tone, they are, in my opinion, used in certain scenarios in which I feel comfortable. In this situation, my words were not used to offend or harm anyone but was reflective of a familiar and joking way. Unfortunately, individuals like me are frequently looked down upon or judged based on assumptions; this experience feels like another example. Jumping to conclusions without contacting me or even looking for the context is incredibly damaging to me and the larger communities I represent. I feel as if this experience has reinforced the very biases and exclusion that marginalized groups like mine face every day. I have been a long time subscriber and have maintained a clean record in this community, along with decorated tenure with the LAPD. I want to clarify that I never intended to offend or create discomfort. I apologize if my words were misunderstood; I also ask for an opportunity to explain and be seen in my full humanity. My Instagram profile picture, which features my partner, reflects my pride in myself and what I stand for.