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B-boy Blues

A Seriously Sexy, Fiercely Funny, Black-on-Black Love Story

by Hardy, James Earl

Book - 1994

An early novel by the popular and prolific James Earl Hardy. An early novel by the popular and prolific James Earl Hardy. Show less

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Black/gay

The Harlem Renaissance, the Protest Era, and Constructions of Black Gay Identity in the 1980s and 90s

by Dickel, Simon

Book - 2011

Dickel traces the development of black gay identity from the Harlem Renaissance through the 1990s. Dickel traces the development of black gay identity from the Harlem Renaissance through the 1990s. Show less

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Blood Beats

by Hardy, Ernest

Book - 2006-

A wide range of essays from pro-queer, feminist writer Hardy. A wide range of essays from pro-queer, feminist writer Hardy. Show less

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Brother Outsider

The Life of Bayard Rustin

DVD - 2002

An exploration of the life of major civil rights activist Rustin, who was kept behind the scenes because he was gay. An exploration of the life of major civil rights activist Rustin, who was kept behind the scenes because he was gay. Show less

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Carry the Word

A Bibliography of Black LGBTQ Books

Book - 2007

A great resource for finding something good to read. A great resource for finding something good to read. Show less

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Ceremonies

Prose and Poetry

by Hemphill, Essex

Book - 1992

A collection of works by poet, essayist, and gay activist, Hemphill. A collection of works by poet, essayist, and gay activist, Hemphill. Show less

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Fighting Words

Personal Essays by Black Gay Men

Book - 1999

A collection of essays addressing the range of black gay male experience. A collection of essays addressing the range of black gay male experience. Show less

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For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Still Not Enough

Coming of Age, Coming Out, and Coming Home

Book - 2012

Inspired by Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls...," and by the "It Gets Better" project, Boykin encourages young black gay men to envision a positive future. Inspired by Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls...," and by the "It Gets Better" project, Boykin encourages young black gay men to envision a positive future. Show less

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Freedom in This Village

Twenty-five Years of Black Gay Men's Writing, 1979 to the Present

Book - 2005

An exploration of black gay literature. An exploration of black gay literature. Show less

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Gay Rebel of the Harlem Renaissance

Selections From the Work of Richard Bruce Nugent

by Nugent, Bruce

Book - 2002

Nugent was one of the only members of the Harlem Renaissance era to publicly proclaim his homosexuality. Nugent was one of the only members of the Harlem Renaissance era to publicly proclaim his homosexuality. Show less

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The Greatest Taboo

Homosexuality in Black Communities

Book - 2001

A broad exploration of the taboo against homosexuality in black communities. A broad exploration of the taboo against homosexuality in black communities. Show less

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The Homoerotic Photography of Carl Van Vechten

Public Face, Private Thoughts

by Smalls, James

Book - 2006

Van Vechten, a white supporter of Harlem Renaissance writers and artists portrays interracial same-sex couples in this photographic collection. Van Vechten, a white supporter of Harlem Renaissance writers and artists portrays interracial same-sex couples in this photographic collection. Show less

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Invisible Life

A Novel

by Harris, E. Lynn

Book - 1994

An early novel by the popular and prolific writer, Harris. (Also available as an ebook). An early novel by the popular and prolific writer, Harris. (Also available as an ebook). Show less

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James Baldwin

by Kenan, Randall

Book - 2005

Unlike many biographers of Baldwin, Kenan addresses the questions surrounding his sexuality. Unlike many biographers of Baldwin, Kenan addresses the questions surrounding his sexuality. Show less

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Lost Prophet

The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin

by D'Emilio, John

Book - 2003

An exploration of the life of civil rights activist Rustin, by leading gay historian, D'Emilio. An exploration of the life of civil rights activist Rustin, by leading gay historian, D'Emilio. Show less

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Mama Black Widow

by Iceberg Slim

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

The tragic story of black drag queen Otis Tilson, and his siblings. (Also available in print format). The tragic story of black drag queen Otis Tilson, and his siblings. (Also available in print format). Show less

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Mighty Real

An Anthology of African American Same Gender Loving Writing

Book - 2010

This collection of fiction, poetry, essays, and more, explores black gay and lesbian experiences. This collection of fiction, poetry, essays, and more, explores black gay and lesbian experiences. Show less

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Paris Is Burning

DVD - 2005?

This film explores the drag and voguing scene. This film explores the drag and voguing scene. Show less

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Sexual Discretion

Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing

by McCune, Jeffrey Q.

Book - 2014

This book explores the experiences of men who live "on the down low." This book explores the experiences of men who live "on the down low." Show less

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Spirited

Affirming the Soul and Black Gay/lesbian Identity

Book - 2006

These essays explore the spiritual and religious lives of black gay men and lesbians. These essays explore the spiritual and religious lives of black gay men and lesbians. Show less

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Sweet Tea

Black Gay Men of the South

by Johnson, E. Patrick

Book - 2008

This collection of life stories explores what it's like to be a black gay man while living in the South. This collection of life stories explores what it's like to be a black gay man while living in the South. Show less

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Tongues Untied

DVD - 2007

Through rap, poetry, and dance, a gay black man shares what his experiences have been like. Through rap, poetry, and dance, a gay black man shares what his experiences have been like. Show less

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Voguing and the Ballroom Scene of New York City 1989-92

by Regnault, Chantal

Book - 2011

This book of beautiful photographs documents voguing and the ballroom scene in New York. This book of beautiful photographs documents voguing and the ballroom scene in New York. Show less