why white queer people appropriate black culture

WHAT DO YOU THINK? PLEASE COMMENT! :)
today we're discussing a hot topic: why do white queer people mimic and sometimes appropriate black culture? what could explain this?

we touch on important topics like appropriation vs appreciation, the influence of black trans women in NYC ballroom culture, the importance of credit, black masculinity, black femininity, white privilege, and more.

I'll reference a few important cultural examples like Billie Ellish, Madonna's Vogue, Paris is Burning, Pose, Moonlight, etc.

I share my personal perspective as a white lesbian, but would love to hear from other people as well.

00:00 - intro and examples
01:40 - black masculinity as an alternative
5:18 - impact of black culture as cool/tough
05:49 - stealing without racial context
06:44 - queer spaces aren't post-racial
07:58 - Billie Ellish & credit
09:35 - appearing culturally fluent
10:41 - not caring about black struggles
11:05 - ballroom scene
14:25 - Madonna Vogue
15:00 - what's the solution?
16:39 - gay men / black women
17:42 - culture should spread
18:28 - racism still exists