Following his poorly comedic rant against homosexuality at a comedy show in Nashville, Tennessee, Tracy Morgan has been working hard at making amends with the gay & LGBT community. In a phone conversation with the pro-gay rights organization, GLAAD, the 42 year-old comedian apologized for his remarks and shared a personal bit about his past:
“I know how bad bullying can hurt,” Morgan said. “I was bullied when I was a kid. I’m sorry for what I said. I didn’t mean it. I never want to use my comedy to hurt anyone. My family knew what it was like to feel different. My brother was disabled and I lost my father to AIDS in 1987.
“My dad wasn’t gay but I also learned about homophobia then because of how people treated people who were sick with that. Parents should support and love their kids no matter what. Gay people deserve the same right to be happy in this country as everyone else. [Read more]
Morgan has agreed to go back to Nashville with GLAAD staffers to deliver a face-to-face apology to people who were at his show and to work with the Tennessee Equality Project. He’ll also meet with gay, lesbian and transsexual teens and parents who lost their children to anti-LGBT hate crimes. Finally, Tracy agreed to record a public service announcement for GLAAD’s upcoming “Amplify Your Voice” campaign.
What is your take?
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I’m glad Tracy apologized. Indeed, he should use this as an opportunity to make people aware of bullying. HOWEVER, to require him to work with the Tennessee Equality Project may be absurd. If by equality they mean homosexual marriage, you can not force or guilt someone into supporting something they may not agree with.
I don’t think that Tracy’s apology is sincere. I don’t understand how in issuing an apology you can try to elicit sympathy for yourself by bringing up demons from your past. What he said was clear and concise, there was no humor in it. There’s nothing funny about killing your son. This is his publicist doing his/her job and cleaning up this mess he has gotten into. He’s a good sport tho.
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I don’t care of his father died and his brother is special needs. There is no excuse for hate and spewing it at a show. He has been saying the same things for years. Yes people are tired of hearing about it. Straight people need to get over the gay thing and let us be. If you’re not gay you should not be worrying about what gays are doing. Everyone has someone gay in their families and in the church’s as well. People act stupid when they hear about gay stuff. We just want the same rights as everyone else has. Tracy Morgan is now paying the price for his ignorance. Don’t write a check with your mouth that your ass can’t cash. This should be a lesson to those out there that are full of hate. He is a lie saying it was all an act. His whole show that night was on gays. He was talking from the heart and now he is backsliding. Karma is a bitch and she will come for you if you don’t live do right by others. Good things bring good Karma..
I don’t understand this contention from h*mosexuals that you “want the same rights as everyone else”? Do h*mosexuals not only have the same rights as everyone else, but even more rights here in America, Europe, and everywhere else that the caucasian exerts direct control? A person stands to face longer jail time for assaulting or killing a sodomite than they would for committing the same act on a heterosexual. That is not only “equality”, that is preferential treatment. The real issue here, and the reason why you h*mosexuals will always feel “unaccepted” is because the spirit within you is a perverse spirit. Man has a spirit, and woman has a spirit. The h*mosexual (whether male or female in body)does not want to blend in. They want to usurp the position of the opposite sex, which their actions consistently show. This is something that can never occur, so your motivation is based in vanity.
@ JUDAH: I suppose African-American’s (namely prior to Civil Rights Acts) share(d) that same “perverse” spirit as homosexuals and that AAs motivation for equality (STILL!) is “based in vanity”?
Come on. One civil rights movement is no different than the other save the reasoning behind it. Prejudice, ostracizing, etc does not discriminate.
@DANNIE
The “civil rights movement” was as contrived as this h*mosexual movement is, and it has in no way improved the condition of black people in America, and the statistics show this. The civil right movement was based in vanity; the ability to stand next to the white man, work with a white man, vote for a white man, and have hair like a white woman….all things that truly show the poor self-image that black people have. Furthermore, to associate the plight of black people with h*mosexuals (who almost unerringly run every major business and corporation, particularly in entertainment) is a gross insult to so-called black people. H*mosexuality in and of itself is an attack on the family, and it is particualrly an attack on manhood. This is why it is so popular amongst white h*mosexual men to adopt little black boys to use as sex toys. There is no one on this board or website that can refute what I’ve stated about the blatant correlation between the caucasian power structure and the promotion of h*mosexuality.
@JUDAH you seem to know alot about homosexuality,you’ll always be stuck in your ignorant ways because im pretty sure you believe without a doubt that homosexuality is a choice.In no way or form would anyone in there right mind choose an orientation where they’re belittled and dicriminated against.You most likely grew up in an environment where you were taught that homosexuality was not the right way of life,because none of us are born to hate intolerance is taught and can be untaught,so im expecting you to reply with a few “BIG WORDS” to make your post seem eloquent.
I love Bey for this statement. I’m the same way. I can’t be really shy around a group, but when I’m one on one or around a few people I’m not. I’ve always been that way, and it’s crazy because I’m the only one in my family that’s like that. I applaud Bey for speaking out about it.
Wow, my love for Beyonce just grew! I feel the same way sometimes. That little article just shows us she’s human just like us. http://t.co/0eJhVMx
Sorry , But Beyonce PR team STOP , STOP , FRIST SHE IS NOT SHY , SHE JUST CAN’T COMMUNICATE. IN HER ONE AND ONE INTERVIEW’S BEYONCE SOUNDS LIKE AN ASSHOLE , AND SHE IS TRYING TO COPY CAT ON OTHER ( celebrities ) that has said that they are shy , BEYONCE IS NOT educated AT ALL , SHE NEED’S TO STOP LIEING , AND GET REAL …….BEY PR TEAM KISS MY ASS .
i so agree with you i love this game!!!
Beyonce is so fake! you are shy??????…… but can get on stage and pop ya coochie all night long…. yeah right
SHY? STOP THE ACT. YOU CANT BE SHY WHEN YOU TURN INTO ANOTHER PERSON WHEN YOU PERFORM “SASHA FIERCE” BULLSHIZZ
AND THE FACT THAT YOU DON’T WANT ANYTHING TO “EXPECT” YOU TO SPEAK, MEANS YOU ARE A WEAK PERSON.
Geez. Pretty obvious on Beyonce. Did anyone see how ill at ease she was while being a mentor on American idol?
I thought I was the only one that noticed that.
AWW… THIS MAKES ME FALL IN LOVE WITH BEYONCE EVEN MORE!!! IM THE SAME WAY!!!! (Example of my UserName)
I CAN’T WAIT FOR HER ALBUM TO DROP!!!
June 28TH HERE WE COME!!!
well im the same way and ive noticed ppl that claim delinquincies like this (lol) are very manipulative lol n how big is her fan base.??…appealing right oooo ahhhh lol …im not being ignorant but its a better appeal to appear a certain way im sure shes very much conscious of the effects.
Beyonce always comes up with some Bull$hit story so she can seem relatable to fans JUST BEFORE her albums drop…. yeah yeah yeah we get it… it’s MUCH EASIER for you to open your legs and pop your coochie 50 million times in a performance or video than it is to engage in a conversation at a dinner party.
LMAO!!!!! I can’t lie, but what you said was the straight up truth.
I Also Agree with her. I wish for her to disappear too !
LOL so true!.. im so over this heffa!
Exactly – lol
Just because she dances and sings doesn’t mean she can’t have social anxiety. I dance and act silly in front of people as well, but public speaking(unless it’s rehearsed) no bueno.
I AGREE
@GETEM GET UR LIFE TOGETHER, THAT MAKES NO SENSE
Realistically, it’s only been 4 days since those comments where made, and at the depth of what was said, and I imagine, -with the level of ire attached to what was said, an apology isn’t enough. I personally am not moved, though I do believe his apology is sincere. How could it not be when a career that you’ve worked your entire life to build is on the line for a choice of a few foul words? The reality is that at the moment he said it, apparently, he MEANT it, and if you were THAT content with saying it, you should be just as content with the consequences of saying it. The most disturbing point was saying that you would murder your own child if he were gay. Really think about what was said, and THEN ask yourself if an apology 4 days after the fact is enough/sincere. Also think about how many young gay men, and young black gay men, are ostricize
signed,
an openly gay man.
Realistically, it’s only been 4 days since those comments where made, and at the depth of what was said, and I imagine, -with the level of ire attached to what was said, an apology isn’t enough. I personally am not moved, though I do believe his apology is sincere. How could it not be when a career that you’ve worked your entire life to build is on the line for a choice of a few foul words? The reality is that at the moment he said it, apparently, he MEANT it, and if you were THAT content with saying it, you should be just as content with the consequences of saying it. The most disturbing point was saying that you would murder your own child if he were gay. Really think about what was said, and THEN ask yourself if an apology 4 days after the fact is enough/sincere. Also think about how many young gay men, and young black gay men, are ostracized and beaten by their own families. A comment like this doesn’t get a pat on the back right away. Some time needs to go by. I’m all about forgiveness… just not 4 days after you make such a horrendous comment.
signed,
an openly gay man.
@Aqeel_
Good for Tracy Morgan..although I’m sure he’s just trying to save face.
Beyonce looks socially retarded so its understandable.
Justin Timberlake..we already knew you was a weedhead boo.
Condolences to the NBA player & his family
Smh & Shaq..wtf.
Beyonce needs to stop with this mess…She gets on stage in front of millions of people spreading and gyrating her legs wide open…And now all of a sudden she’s “TOO SHY” and “UNCOMFORTABLE” to be around groups of people? CHILE BYE! It makes no damn sense whatsoever, she will say anything for you gullible people to eat her up. This girl is not the least bit shy…She craves attention if you ask me!
BETTA belive it!!!
Michael Jackson had a boisterous, exuberant, shining stage persona. Did anyone expect him to sound how he did or act how he did off the stage? No. Did y’all expect him to walk down the streets moonwalking and grabbing his croch? I would hope not. You ppl r the same douchebags she avoids at dinner parties! You’re an idiot if you think the beyonce that you see in videos and on stage is even remotely indicative of how she is in her everyday life. She is an ENTERTAINER who is also a normal person you twats.
@LSAT
OH WAIT NO SHES “SASHA FIERCE” I FORGOT SHE TURNS INTO A DIFFERENT PERSON ALTOGETHER WHEN SHE PERFORMS *SIDEEYE*
YEAA MAYBE SHE IS “SHY” *ROLLS EYES*
Tracy Morgan is a comedian and it was a joke, he shouldn’t have to apologize for anything. The remarks were made in jest, and he is entitled to free speech.
he is also entitled to lose his career too, what he said was wrong and should not be justified as a joke in no way shape form or fashion and shame on u for defending him.
Yea sure I’d like to see him lose his career off this petty bullshit. Like I said Tracy Morgan is a comedian point blank period. You and whoever else were offended by his jokes need to get the fuck over it, or don’t, just shut up already. The man already apologized for making a joke. The reality of the situation is this: we live in America under the 1st amendment. He is free to say what he wants and you are free to not listen to him. The sentiment of his statements were that he doesnt agree with the homosexual lifestyle. Be honest, you are upset about that more than anything else.
Yea sure I’d like to see him lose his career off this petty bullsh**. Like I said Tracy Morgan is a comedian point blank period. You and whoever else were offended by his jokes need to get over it, or don’t, just shut up already. The man already apologized for making a joke. The reality of the situation is this: we live in America under the 1st amendment. He is free to say what he wants and you are free to not listen to him. The sentiment of his statements were that he doesnt agree with the homosexual lifestyle. Be honest, you are upset about that more than anything else.
beyonce makes it so clear that she is shy so you have to be a fool or dumbass not to see that.
Why is CL linking other sites now. And wtf to Beyonce. The hell are you talking about? I’m sick of her lies!!! Youtube beyonce rehearsing for ring the alarm vmas. That whore is hardly shy the way she was talking to people like she lost her mind. “Naw I don’t need them, they don’t know what they doing.” She is not shy and I’m sick of her lying to people. Ugh!!
AND , NOW FOE SURE I CAN SEE WHY JAYZ , IS SO HOT FOR RIHANNA ASS !!!! BEYONCE HAS NO PERSONALITY WORKING WITH SHE’S VERY SOUTHERN COUNTRY BORING !!!! SHE’S NEEDS PPL TO TELL HER ASS SHE’S THE BEST , SHE NEED’S HER PR TEAM FINDING BLOG’S TO LIE ON , AND SELL HER NAME . IF JAY CAN’T BE BEYONCE MANAGER AND PIMP HE WOULD BE GONE!!! HE’S SO OVER HER ASS …..
LMFAOOOOO!!!!! NO 1 TAKES A BEYONCE POST MORE SERIOUS THAN THIS FOOL,HEY YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIKE/DISLIKE SOMEONE BUT YOU TOOK YOUR TIME TO CLICK THE LINK TO ANOTHER SITE JUST TO READ ABOUT HER THEN FIND A WAY TO FIT RIHANNA NAME IN YOUR POST o_O
Yawn at the psychotic rihanna fan
Saturday Night Live and weed.. no wonder I love this guy!!!
condolences to the Horry family… so sad…
Why are my comments still awaiting moderation? I took out the cuss words ;D
I totally agree with Judah, Gay people are always talking about their Rights! bottom line is that unholy spirit dwelling in your tabernacle.
JAY Z LOVES HIS BEYONCE
BLAH! on a lighter note, check this video out, if you have ever worked in a grocery store, HILARIOUS! OMG, goto youtube and search M-Lew Chronicles…guaranteed laugh!
Also on a lighter note….SO if somebody hypothetically invited Beyonce to a neighborhood backyard cookout and she seems withdrawn and uncomfortable, it’s because she’s really shy and NOT because she’s a stuck-up Beech unwilling to share her mama’s potato salad recipe. She’s just not good with socializing. Well, I’m definitely glad that got cleared up! Aren’t you? My cousin Patreese also has trouble with socializing in groups and is better with one on one conversations, but in her case we just call it autism. Thanks B for sharing! lol
It is a shame how someone can write about the power of the spirit and what it can and cannot do. Next you turn around and use the “spirit” as a weapon to try to shut someone down. To me it sounds like your “spirit” may be corrupted.
What I don’t understand is why does Tracey have to apologize in the first place. Comedians say jokes about blacks and Jews all the time and there is no biggy. Now he makes a slightly not even that big of a homophobic statement and y’ll want to cut off his head..
Leaving my personal beliefs out of the picture, there is NO NO need for all this commotion!!!