He begins the book by describing his life, including coming out at Harvard Law School, working for President Bill Clinton, and his first sexual experience.

He interviews many famous African-American gay men and lesbians such as Cleo Manago, Perry Watkins, and Cheryl Clarke.

He also details insensitive actions from white gays such as Robert Mapplethorpe and Frank Kameny.

Boykin attempts to spell out how racism and homophobia intersect but also diverge in the lives of African-American gay men and lesbians.

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