“Unfiltered and Unapologetic: Discover the Provocative Journey of a Queer Black Voice in Brathwaite’s ‘Rage’!”
And yet, Mr. Brathwaite is sufficiently skilled in his introspection to inspire less cringe and more empathy.
“I understand all too well the conflicting emotions… being a minority and wanting to be viewed or treated differently, and how that suddenly happens when you look a certain way, but then a whole new set of troubles arises. And the old troubles don’t go away; they simply get bigger and louder. I often feel invisible in the gay community. It’s why I avoid gay bars and clubs, as any sort of traditionally ‘safe space’ feels anything but for me. And while I hate the apps, there’s a certain safety in knowing that I can find men who are attracted to me. As RuPaul has warned queen after queen not to do, I began relying on that body-ody-ody.”
