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African Diasporan
Black
Southern
Jewish
Gay, Kinsey 6
Big, Stocky, Meaty, Heavy, Bear
Slightly Gender Fluid
Male, cis male
American
DMVer
Empathic
Generation X
It's like a ton of gears you have to play
But it's an amazing tool box
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African Diasporan
Black
Southern
Jewish
Gay, Kinsey 6
Big, Stocky, Meaty, Heavy, Bear
Slightly Gender Fluid
Male, cis male
American
DMVer
Empathic
Generation X
It's like a ton of gears you have to play
But it's an amazing tool box
Thread
African Diasporan I've always felt tuned into the international soul of Black Africans everywhere. I'm not "just Black," I've always felt myself part of the global family with all its nooks&crannies. I can't imagine a life where spirit, sound&savor aren't ever present.
Black.
More complicated.
Many layers. Being mixed heritage. But still being one drop Black for generations on both sides. But church Black. My nigga Black. Must dance it out Black. "Must" die at the hands of cops Black. Must fight back Black. Black joy&Black art&Black sex Black.
More complicated.
Many layers. Being mixed heritage. But still being one drop Black for generations on both sides. But church Black. My nigga Black. Must dance it out Black. "Must" die at the hands of cops Black. Must fight back Black. Black joy&Black art&Black sex Black.
Southern. Before American. It is my point of reference. The address of my exile. There are rules, understandings. Crepe myrtle. Iced tea everyday. Red black and white. It's a responsibility. A feeling that I have something to uphold. It is transethnic.
Jewish. Mishpocheh. Peoplehood. A calling to be together. Robes of responsibility. Something 4k years old that is as new as today. Model Ani. House smells like bread chicken soup. Jewish is looking out for each other. Feeling isolated in December. Its feeling every burning light
