Second Tuesday featuring Twiggy Pucci Garçon, George Johnson and “All Boys Aren’t Blue"
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Secure your spot for the premiere of George Johnson’s memoir-manifesto, “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a conversation with the author and renowned activist Twiggy Pucci Garçon. In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist Johnson explores his childhood and adolescence growing up as a gay Black man. From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir is a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color.
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“All Boys Aren’t Blue” covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent and Black joy. Johnson’s emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults. Visit our website
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to pre-order the book and support your local queer bookstore, the Bureau of General Services—Queer Division.
Resources
This week we're sharing resources to equip ourselves in the continued fight against anti-Black racism. We hope these will provide education, support and comfort.
Understand Anti-Racism and How You Can Take Action
Check out this great resource, created by Victoria Alexander (@victoriaalxndr
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Resources for Protesters
Understand your rights when it comes to protesting and demonstrations, and make sure you're prepared.
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Find Space for Healing
In the words of Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it’s self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Check out this collection of mental health and wellness resources for Black people
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If you are able, please donate to organizations working to dismantle systems of oppression and uplift Black communities.
Here are some that you can support
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 W 13 St, New York, NY 10011
gaycenter.org
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