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Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’

Out in the Bay by KALW

May 5, 202329:30Government & Organizations

Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” The long-time San Franciscan has written an impressive, insightful, awa...

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Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’ is an episode from Out in the Bay by KALW. Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.”...

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Published May 5, 2023, 29:30 long, audio available.