You welcomed your brothers to come into the circle you were creating. You never barred us from participating in envisioning a new world. You only asked that we be brave, we be strong, we be committed to working for a joint liberation for the oppressed, a joint liberation for us all. You reminded us that new worlds do not come delivered on silver platters. New worlds, new ways of living do require getting the hands dirty.
New worlds require more than lip-service and appearances.
I will continue to return to your words when I am not sure of my own way, when I do not trust my hand, when I cannot hear my voice within. I will forever know, through your work, especially your poetry, Audre, that there is a way to make a meaningful difference. There is a way to build a bridge, forge a bond, help one another. God bless your soul for showing us this and many, many other things. His work is featured in Looking for Langston and Tongues Untied, award-winning film and video documents about Black gay experiences.