Comments on: Homeless gay teen survives streets, eyes college

By: Roz Fuller

Roz Fuller — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:02:20 +0000

Jesus Christ created this young man, and he has nothing to repent for.

By: Iron Pearl

Iron Pearl — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 01:38:54 +0000

This young man’s mother isn’t worthy to carry his college text books. Books I’d be more than happy to help him get. Anybody know who to contact about supporting him. He’s earned it.

By: LADY P

LADY P — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:52:49 +0000

I don’t feel sorry for Kadeem, I feel sorry for the mother of this young man because no child ask to be born into this world unloved and unplanned and it is very disgusting to carry a child in your wound for nine months which is a gift from god and not love them. I am very very proud of Kadeem to get away from this situation and not let anyone steal his dreams I’ll tell you like my mom said reach high and higher for education and demand your respect it is his gain and her lost. For her to not see the strong, challenging and strength of one of God’s children no matter what he turns out to be. To me it takes a strong mind and very powerful person to live life without a mother’s love. I know because my mom was my strength and best friend and when I lost my best friend is when I knew i had to exercise everything that my mom taught me and keep life moving on because I KNOW SHE IS STILL WATCHING OVER ME, JUST LIKE GOD IS WATCHING OVER HIM. Just want Kadeem to know he has always been in my prayers and I will continue to ask God to make sure that he becomes everything and as sucessful in life as he deserves because he has a lot of love and support from me. Just remember children should not suffer from their parents ignorance. Keep getting knowledge stay hungry for it. It’s your key to becoming successful. Love, you know who I am your mentor and friend for life. I LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY NO MATTER WHAT.

By: Maudie

Maudie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:55:11 +0000

Great Positive story for the D.C. School System and the help that the staff gave this young man. This young man is a positive example for many other glbt youth to stay focus and persevere like he did. His parents, especially his mother should be ashamed of herself. However, I have seen and heard of this time and time again in the black family. So many black gay youth are not accepted by their own families and so they either hide who they are or are kicked out. We need to educate these families about the fact that being gay is not a chose one would just choose to be, but one is born with, and no matter how you try to hide it will surface.

I am so proud of Kadeem for continuing to fight, after reading about so many glbt youth that have committed suicide this is a story that I will share with many.

By: JT

JT — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:33:50 +0000

Where were the believers in Jesus Christ when this boy needed support? The immorality is not in being gay. It is in the bigotry of misinformed and misguided crusaders who think it is their mission to remake every person according to the constructs of their beliefs. This boy does not need to repent. He does not need to accept any religious fantasy. He is on his way to success having endured a difficult couple of years. Fortunately, he had the strength of character to overcome the rejection of his immoral parents and the continued love of his grandmother, as well as, the intermittent help of a few people. We are reading of too many suicides by gay boys who did not have the strength of this boy. The last thing any gay boy needs when in difficulty is judgement of the ignorant. For those who want to help financially, contact the Alston House or T.H.E. it seems they know how to help without bigotry.

By: dj

dj — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:21:45 +0000

try getting in touch with ballou stay

By: teacher

teacher — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:48:45 +0000

I was one of Kadeem’s teachers. He is a well – spoken young man with loads of potential. Few of us knew he was in this predicament until very recently, most of us only learned of it today.

By: QH

QH — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 02:38:29 +0000

Truly remarkable, good to see our black, young GLBT working through the slings & arrows of life.-QH

By: Trey Clay

Trey Clay — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:00:54 +0000

I read the story and just became angry with his parents.Shame on them. It is my hope that this young man receives all the success in life that he seeks. Afterall, he has demonstrated that he is stronger than the roots of the tree from which he came. Any parent that would do this to child b/c he is gay will be judged by same god that they falsley justified their actions through. The love of ur child should ALWAYS be stonger than the child’s sexuality. Shame on these “sperm and egg donors” who masquerade as “parents!!!”

By: Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:07:29 +0000

This is an incredible story that should be shared around the country. His story is a reflection of how determined this young man is to succeed. I am so proud of Kadeem, the staff at Ballou, and the outstanding organizations helping this young man in his quest for a decent place to live. I wish him well and hope that good things continue to come to him for being a beautiful strong young man.