VIDEO : Janelle Monáe Helps Allure Writer Come To Terms With Own Identity

According to Allure, Janelle Monáe allows queer black girls to find representation of themselves in others. A writer for Allure said Monáe helps erase ?barriers of otherness.? The writer also said that Monáe helps those with identities outside the norm find belonging. She said that at first Monáe was private about her sexuality but later came out as pansexual. Allure?s writer said: ?Monáe gave us permission to embrace our authentic selves.?