The Takeaway presents Black.Queer.Rising. a special project series highlighting Black Queer people's impact on American culture and society. Throughout the series, we interview changemakers who are making impact in their industries, in their lives, and in our world.
George M. Johnson is the author of “All Boys Aren’t Blue”, the 2nd most banned book in the country. They were a member of 2022’s TIMES 100 Most Influential People list.
We continue Black.Queer.Rising. with entomologist Dr. Samuel Ramsey, founder and director of the Ramsey Research Foundation, about his love of insects and why his work is so crucial.
Last year, a stunning upset in a late winter Louisiana special election made history. That history maker – Commissioner Davante Lewis – joins for our series: Black.Queer.Rising.
