1. 30 Jun  31 notes


    "He’s not a gangbanger, but not immune to the violence. He’s not an activist, but he wants more and better. He’s not a player, but he’s interested in sex. He’s not a preacher, but he’s concerned for his soul."
    — Mychal Denzel Smith, The Stories We Tell About Black Boys in America
    Tagged #powell's books #qotd #essay #mychal denzel smith #invisible man got the whole world watching #race in america #race #blackness
     
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