Being queer and black in a society that may not accept you is very challenging and very interesting also. It was interesting to read how Dr. Maurine discusses her POV and own situations in her book. Although it was a complex read it did justice for the information being conveyed throughout the book. East word and east sentence stood for a lot of meaning which was very powerful to see. Things that I notice and enjoyed was how she brought in other people’s points of view by interviewing them. All this makes me realize how there’s still a problem with people accepting people for who they are no matter their sexual identity, religion, or any other thing that makes people different from each other. It’s very important to know that queer freedom in any other LGBTQ community deserves the right to have a chance to find love without being shamed or looked down upon. Auto America has come a long way we still have a long way to come and especially in the black community most importantly in the black community that is not heterosexual