Shirley Q. Liquor: Freedom of speech or hate speech?
June 14, 2010
by Javarré Wilson
http://www.sfbayview.com/2010/shirley-q-liquor-freedom-of-speech-or-hate-speech/Here we go again! It has become painfully obvious to me that some members of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community would rather divide than build bridges between communities. For instance, Charles Knipp, a racist and culturally insensitive White gay male, dons a Black face telling jokes that reinforce stereotypical images of Black women and Black culture. Knipp's reported professional experience includes working as a nurse and a minister.
Interestingly enough, he believes God has ordained him to raise awareness and heal America's racial issues through laughter. Ordained by God? This belief is reminiscent of the teachings of slave masters who believed that slavery was the manifestation of a human order ordained by God. Knipp has dual American and Canadian citizenship. He is best known for his misrepresentation and denigration of Black women.
