Outside the XY

<p>Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinity is an anthology of more than 50 stories memories poems ideas essays and letters--all examining what it looks like feels like and is like to inhabit masculinity outside of cisgendered manhood as people of color in the world. Read these passionate complex autobiographical glimpses into the many layers of identity as the authors offer olive branches to old and new lovers.</p><p>This anthology is designed to be uplifting as it considers and explores our masculine identities as non cis-gendered males or those traditionally born with the "XY" chromosome. It is a radical act of self-love and affirmation. Outside the XY is a labor of love.</p><p> </p>