Events, features, and news for the black gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and gay-friendly communities
Authors of Note - Summer/Fall 2005
Written by Prideindex Staff   

The individuals that record the stories and experiences of LGBT communities of color are special. With words, tone and rhythm - they craft a world of words that entertain, shock, expose, and comfort. 

The Authors of Note listed below were nominated by site visitors and graciously donated the time required to complete the PrideIndex profile.  If you would like to nominate a writer for the next  Authors of Note section - send an email to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

 

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Emanuel Xavier

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Influences: Migeul Pinero, Saphire, Willie Perdomo

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Sharon Bridgforth

Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Influences: Toni Morrison, Ntozke Shange, Langston Hughes 

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Stephanie Adams

Birthplace: New York, NY

Influences: My aunts

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Rashid Darden

Birthplace: Washington, DC

Influences: Octavia Butler, Nikki Giovanni, E. Lynn Harris

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D'Mitri Bibbs

Birthplace: Chicago, IL

Influences: Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Maya Angelo

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Anita Charlot

Birthplace: New York, NY

Influences: Wayne Dyer, Edgar Case, Erika Badu