Dorothy Lennon, ”Coming Out”

Update: 2020-02-18

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Dorothy Lennon reads from her essay “Coming Out,” about the author’s relationship with her mother, and how Lennon’s sexuality affected their family.

Lennon, a 2019 MFA graduate, also holds degrees from North Carolina A&T State University, New York University, and currently teaches theatre. She lives in Atlanta, where she is the founder of Dope Sista, an online publication highlighting the achievements of black women.

In the episode, Lennon discusses how a theatre background impacted her writing, as well as her journey to unlocking an authentic voice.

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Read a transcript of the interview with Dorothy Lennon here.

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Dorothy Lennon, ”Coming Out”

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Dorothy Lennon, ”Coming Out”