Fighting Words : Personal Essays by Black Gay Men : Breaking the Silence on Issues of Identity, Family Relationships, Race, and Sexuality

by Charles M. Smith

Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Call number

HQ76.2.U5 F54 1999

Tags

African American, gay, nonfiction, racism, relationships, essay

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

Harper Perennial (1999), Paperback, 288 pages

Description

hese illuminating essays reveal a world of double barriers and two-fold prejudices - a world of men looking for love and careers, companionship and mentors, rough trade and gentle understanding among those who alone can know what it means to be black and gay.'

Subjects

African American gays
Gay men United States

Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 1999)

Language

English

Physical description

288 p.; 7.7 inches

ISBN

0380799472 / 9780380799473

Local notes

OCLC = 91
0 local

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