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Jason Collins and the Joy and Importance of Coming Out

Posted on April 30, 2013 by gar

25 years ago, either this week or next, I wrote a letter to my family entitled “What James Baldwin, Bayard Rustin, and Gregory A. Russell Have In Common.” Sadly I don’t think I have a copy of it anymore, though … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 7 – Sin Against the Race (Part II)

Posted on April 6, 2013 by gar

*     *     * Bill suggested that they meet on one of the benches next to the creek leading up to the north side of campus.  Besides its natural tranquility, it was tucked away enough for them not to worry about … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 7 – Sin Against the Race (Part I)

Posted on March 30, 2013 by gar

Thursday morning, Second Week, Berry Residence, Beacon Hill Alfonso had a nightlong fight with the bedding.  The sheets won.  He didn’t have a prayer.  They tangled and twisted around him in serpentine fashion until they threatened to rip his limbs … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 6 – Sin Against the Race (Part II)

Posted on March 27, 2013 by gar

{Editor’s Note:  There is now a “Sin Against the Race” category that captures all of the current ‘revised’ drafts of the story.  If you wish to catch up on past chapters, click the magic link on the right under ‘Categories.’} … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 6 – Sin Against the Race (Part I)

Posted on March 23, 2013 by gar

5:30ish, Grand Ballroom, Student Union Bill milled around the display tables scattered in the large ballroom for the African Students Association Freshman Orientation event.  The expanse overwhelmed him.  He hadn’t realized how many black folks went to this school.  The … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 5 – Sin Against the Race

Posted on March 7, 2013 by gar

Chapter 5 Wednesday, Second Week, State College “I want to remind you that the first paper for this class is due next week.  That gives you a few days and the weekend.  It can be on anything that the class … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from Revised Chapter 4 – Sin Against the Race

Posted on February 19, 2013 by gar

. . . Alfonso stood on the patio outside the ASA office.  He observed the scene within while blowing smoke into the air.  Cynthia sat on the desk and talked on the office telephone.  Cecelia hogged the couch, her legs … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 3 of Sin Against the Race

Posted on February 15, 2013 by gar

Chapter 3 Thursday, 9:30 am, First Week, Carver Street Sammy sat behind the counter with his coffee, doing a crossword puzzle.  Old Testament Count Basie swung over the stereo.  The door opening caused him to look up over his horn-rimmed … Continue reading →

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That Sweet Stuff — How Sweet It Is

Posted on January 31, 2013 by gar

Something happened to me the other day on Facebook which has never happened before.  I put up what I thought was an innocuous post about 82 year old Jim Nabors marrying his partner of 38 years in the Great State … Continue reading →

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Revised Chapter 2 for Sin Against the Race

Posted on January 5, 2013 by gar

Here’s the revised draft of Chapter 2 of Sin Against the Race, taking up where Chapter 1 left off.  Enjoy! ++++++++++++ Chapter 2 – Sin Against the Race Alfonso boarded the Line 21 bus and found it already filled with comatose … Continue reading →

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