It seems to me the most important issue in the LGBT community is the right to be queer-the right to be free of the heterosexual assumption.
Meaning of the quote
The most important thing for people in the LGBTQ+ community is the freedom to be themselves, without others assuming they are straight. They should have the right to be who they are, without having to fit into a certain way of living.
About Jasmine Guy
Jasmine Guy is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director who is best known for her roles in the films School Daze and A Different World. She has won multiple awards for her outstanding performances, including four consecutive NAACP Image Awards.
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