Heterosexuality is an implied privilege by the Black community, however, scholars argue that they are “psychologically enslaved” (Pentony, 1971, p. 61), and believed to be constraining themselves from their privileges instead. The mythical norm, “defined as white, thin, male, young, heterosexual, Christian, and finally secure” (Lorde, 2001, p. 178), has been eluding individuals who desire to fit the norm. However, when this mythical norm is unobtainable, then the privileges are unrecognized. In fact, the homophobic behavior is immensely prevalent in Black communities than White communities. Black men are inclined to reinforce their heterosexuality with “strength, athletic prowess, and high rates of sexual activity and potency” (Harris, 2009,
