LGBT Black History Month Spotlight

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This week I am giving over my blog to G Philly magazine who cast the spotlight on me for Black History Month.

In partnership with Philadelphia Black Gay Pride, every day throughout the month of February we will spotlight one of the most important black movers and shakers in the city. Today, local author Larry Benjamin.

Read the original post on G Philly's blog here: Spotlight: 7 Questions With Gay-Romance Novelist Larry Benjamin

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