Black. Queer. Southern. Women: an oral history

Introduction

Part I.G.R.I.T.S. : stories of growing up black, female, and queer. It's thick here : race, gender, and sexuality in the South

Does your mama know? : motherhood and mother-daughter relationships

Walk like a man, talk like a woman : gender nonconformity

I found God in myself and I loved her fiercely : religion and spirituality

A taste of honey : sex among women who love women

I'm sweet on you : stories of love, courtship, and intimacy

The work my soul was called to do : art and activism

Part II. My soul looks back and wonders : stories of perseverance and hope. Salsa soul sister : Aida Rentas

Being human is a dangerous thing : Cherry Hussain

I'm happy as hell : Gwen Cubit

I'm just a black woman in America : Lori Wilson

I'm alright with who I am : 'Ida Mae'

Books saved my life : Mary Anne Adams

Epilogue : a poet's response.