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“I’m A Queer Poet Too! She stressed queer not because she walked around identifying as a queer poet but so that the youth understood she would fuck her.”

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Black Wave

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Michelle Tea
Michelle Tea

Michelle Tea is an American author born in 1971. Her works cover a variety of themes, including gender, identity, and community. Tea is known for her unique narrative style and profound insights into the lives of marginalized groups. more

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