This article really got to me. First thing I thought was "even in a Benz, you're a nigga in a coupe." https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/food/wp/2017/08/21/a-gay-couple-was-told-they-didnt-go-with-the-ambiance-at-a-d-c-restaurant/?utm_term=.ecf8bee8700e …
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No matter how much status you think you've amassed, that thing can just come in the room and remind you you don't really belong.
Show up if you want, but don't show up with your whole self. Be black if you want but not too black. Have a nice car but make sure...
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You flash the cop your college ID, even if you're ten years out of freaking college. Be gay if you want, but not too gay...
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"I just don't like the ones that shove it in your face," go on a nice date with your boyfriend but don't treat him like your boyfriend...
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