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Behind the Scenes: The Autostraddle Black Elders Interview Project

“You and I are family.”

the team —

Feb 27, 2023

black history month

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“I Don’t Want To Be Forgotten”

“So I just accepted the fact that I truly was gay. I had to be gay. That was my acceptance of myself. I made an announcement in my own head…

Sa’iyda Shabazz —

Feb 27, 2023

black history month

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“I Needed To Create Something To Save Myself… That’s What I’ve Done”

“Ain’t nobody trying to slow down! Life is fun. Keep doing it.”

shea wesley martin —

Feb 20, 2023

black history month

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“Mother Has Lived, What Can I Say?”

DonnaSue Johnson describes herself as a “big, black, beautiful, Bohemian, bougie, Buddhist butch.”

danijanae —

Feb 13, 2023

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“And I Said to God, Isn’t Being Black Enough? Do I Have To Be Gay Too?”

“The truth of our history is that gay, lesbian, and gender-expansive people were normal and recognized in the Black community.”

shea wesley martin —

Feb 6, 2023

black history month

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“I Didn’t Know Trans Men Existed Until I Saw Chaz Bono on Dancing With the Stars”

This year, the Autostraddle team decided to focus our Black History Month coverage on the Black elders who are still here and still doing the work. We welcome our readers…

Sa’iyda Shabazz —

Feb 1, 2023