Edited sentence: SGL is an alternative to Eurocentric homosexual identities e.Same gender loving (SGL) is a Black culturally affirming homosexual identity.Specifically, the term SGL affirms Black homosexual and bisexual men and women through its African American conceptual origins, African inspired iconography, philosophy, symbology, principles, and values.The term SGL usually has broad, important and positive personal, social, and political purposes and consequences.gay and lesbian which do not culturally affirm or engage the rich history and cultures of people of African descent