Billy Porter joined Billy Eichner — guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week — for a chat about his recent viral Instagram post addressing homophobia and transphobia within the Black community.
Asked what inspired him to speak out, the “Pose” star explained, “Growing up gay in the Black community, it’s a very homophobic community across the board.
With that said, as the world has changed and as the world has shifted, the Black community is changing and shifting.” RELATED: Billy Porter Voices His Support For The Black LGBTQ+ Community: ‘Our Lives Matter Too’ According to Porter, “The language in this moment has to be more specific,” expressing his desire to address transphobic and homophobic people directly. “I know it’s hard to hear but