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<\/p>\nJanelle Monae to CBS Sunday Morning: \u2018I am Very Proud to Be a Queer Young Black Woman in America\u2019 \u2013 WATCH<\/b>
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CBS Sunday Morning<\/em> profiled Janelle Monae (above), who came out as queer<\/a> last week alongside the release of her new album and \u201cemotion picture,\u201d Dirty Computer.<\/p>\n Said Monae: \u201cThis album deals with what it means to reckon with how you\u201dre viewed in society. Dirty computers are taught that who they love, or, their race, or, where they come from, their class \u2013 all those things are bugs or viruses, and you should be cleansed of those. I am absolutely a dirty computer.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cI think that it is important for people to be proud of their identity. I am very proud to be a queer young black woman<\/a> in America. I\u2019m proud of who I am. I love myself and I want for all the dirty computers around the world to feel seen and to be heard, and to feel celebrated, and to know that I\u2019m right there with you.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Janelle Monae to CBS Sunday Morning: \u2018I am Very Proud to Be a Queer Young Black Woman in America\u2019 \u2013 WATCH<\/a> appeared first on Towleroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n