When people ask me how I got into activism, I often say, “The first person you are ever an activist for is yourself.” If I wasn’t gonna fight for me, who else was?"
I finally finished this gem a few days ago and am still stuck with its remarkable writing.
George M. Johnson talk about their life from childhood to young adult and explore topics such as family love (especially to their love for them grandmother – Nanny) , Black joy, the intersections between race, gender, and sexuality, toxic masculinity, sexual abuse, institutional violence, and the dual fear of being both black and queer when both of these identities are neither safe.
"My life story is proof that no amount of money, love, or support can protect you from a society intent on killing you for your Blackness.”
#AllBoysArentBlue is appealing for teens exploring their identities, accepting family and encouragement to queer men of color.
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