"29 black authors explore what it means to be doubly different--both black and gay--in modern America. These stories, verses, works of art and theater pieces voice the concerns and aspirations of an often silent minority."--Publisher.
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"29 black authors explore what it means to be doubly different--both black and gay--in modern America. These stories, verses, works of art and theater pieces voice the concerns and aspirations of an often silent minority."--Publisher.
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Add this copy of In the Life: a Black Gay Anthology to cart. $42.95, very good condition, Sold by Rainy Day Paperback rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bethel, CT, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by RedBone Press.
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Very good. Solid binding. Clean interiors free of any markings. Small 1/2" long crease on back cover at top corner and bump to top corner of last 1/3rd of book. Covers shiny, but have a few little indents in the finish. 223 pages 8.5" X 5.5" X 0.6" Second edition with new introduction by James Earl Hardy. Originally published in the 80s, some of the predictions about "the future" have failed to manifest, while many are still just as relevant. The authors explore what it means to be doubly different--both black and gay--in modern America CONTENTS Coming of Age / Brad Johnson-The boy with beer / Melvin Dixon-With my head held up high / Gilberto Gerald-On not being white / Reginald Shepherd-Beautiful blackmen / Blackberri-Don't turn your back on me / Stephan Lee Dais-Cut off from among their people / Craig G. Harris-Why a black gay church? / James S. Tinney, Ph. D-A light that failed / James Charles Roberts-Sister Lesbos / Donald W. Woods-Isn't it funny / Essex Hemphill-Better days / Essex Hemphill-Cordon Negro / Essex Hemphill-Discharge USN '63 / Oye Apeji Ajanaku-Protest poem / Brad Johnson-The buddy system / Brad Johnson-Getting your rocks off / Melvin Dixon-Serious moonlight / Essex Hemphill-Subway trilogy / Donald W. Woods-19 a poem about Kenny: portrait of a hard rock / Jerry Thompson-I want to love you / Craig A. Reynolds-The hitter / Brad Johnson-Weekend plans / Craig G. Harris-Etymology: a father's gift / Melvin Dixon-A father's need: a parent's desire / A. Billy S. Jones-When I stopped kissing my father / Philip Robinson-Color him father: an interview / Joseph Beam-A poem for Eric / Donald W. Woods-Emmett's story: Russell County, Alabama / Joseph Beam-Blackberri: singing for our lives / Bernard Branner-Samuel R. Delany: the possibility of possibilities / Samuel R. Delany and Joseph Beam-Bruce Nugent: Bohemian of the Harlem renaissance / Charles Michael Smith-For my own protection / Essex Hemphill-By the year 2000 / Max C. Smith-Brother to brother: words from the heart / Joseph Beam-Risin' to the love we need / Assotto Saint.
Add this copy of In the Life: a Black Gay Anthology to cart. $33.77, very good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by RedBone Press.
Add this copy of In the Life: a Black Gay Anthology to cart. $68.02, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by RedBone Press.
Add this copy of In the Life: a Black Gay Anthology to cart. $666.67, good condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by RedBone Press.
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Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend or curve to it. Book should have no writing inside or highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.
