“These are three Black men who find a brotherhood within people that are not blood to them because sometimes they’re all they have. “I wanted 100 percent not to write anything like that because that’s such a stereotype.”įor Foley, his same-sex friendships with other gay men are something that he feels blessed and fortunate to have due to the added layer of relatability that comes with both parties being queer. “I’m not trying to put anyone down, but when you look at a lot of the gay movies and in queer books, a lot of them have that storyline of ‘I’m in love with my best friend,'” Foley said. For Foley, it was essential for him to include this aspect to debunk the stereotype that gay men are frequently romantically attracted to their platonic friends. As Foley introduces readers to the fictional protagonists - Remy, Troy and Dominick - there’s something that remains a constant throughout the novel, and that’s camaraderie. The concept of brotherhood is a pillar among friendships between Black men, regardless of sexual orientation. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Foley stopped by Blavity News to discuss Boys Come First, why he centered Detroit as the novel’s backdrop and the importance of sharing the story of brotherhood in friendships between queer men. The three main characters, Remy, Troy and Dominick, may be fictional, but there is no doubt that their stories are those of the many Black queer men who live them out every day. Taking readers on a journey of love, brotherhood and triumph through the perspectives of three Black gay men in the motor city, Foley gives readers a peek into just how forceful the city is - and the people who are bred from it. Foley, who rose to prominence as the former chief storyteller for the city of Detroit and current senior editor of PBS NewsHour, is taking his talents to the next level with his latest novel Boys Come First. One Detroit native who’s adding himself to that lineup is Aaron Foley. When using a search engine such as Google, Bing or Yahoo check the safe search settings where you can exclude adult content sites from your search results Īsk your internet service provider if they offer additional filters īe responsible, know what your children are doing online.Detroit boasts a multitude of visual storytellers by the likes of Loni Love, Kash Doll, Chris Webber and many more.
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