Queerness in the African American Community

Use 3 different sources to talk about queerness in the African American Community. I have
provided the 3 sources below. Address homosexuality, transgender and queerness in the text as well as what
makes each style of writing style queer in itself even if the poem doesn't have a queer topic and critically argue
why or why not.
In "alternate names for black boys" address the religious element of "the burning bush" (I interpreted it as black
men or made of God) and "first son of soil". Analyze the meaning of each line and draw material from its
significance. Also address the timelessness of the piece (repeated history, bias's and racism). Can these
themes/names translate to black women? (BLM) what are other dangers black women face which are ignored
in our western society.
In Genesissy relate to the religious element again (genesis and sissy) Genesis is the beginning, discuss the
role of queering God, beginning at day 8 of Genesis (almost the the missing parts of the Bible). Below is also a
video of this poem being performed, discuss differences of reading it vs. seeing the performance and how this
can apply to "alternate names for black boys" powerful with one may performer or have multiple speakers.
Finally with Hughes "Subway rush hour" discuss the role if any of the Negro Renaissance to gender, queerness
and sexuality and how it may influence or play a part in the poem. (never addressing the gender of the person)
Feel free to add any other content you find interesting that is connected to the topic of gender, sexuality,
queerness in the Black community.
Please reach out with any questions, I have analyzed these short readings with the class. Thank you
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/56843/alternate-names-for-black-boys
https://genius.com/Danez-smith-genesissy-annotated
https://youtu.be/_mfXffmQgp4
Preferred language style Simple (Easy