"No, no, no - You're young. You have the right to explore. You're Black in a country that will try to convince you you ain't shit. You're gay, and your own people may never accept you."
You're young. You have the right to explore. You're black in a country that will try to convince you you ain't shit. You're gay, and your own people may never accept you. But listen to me, and hear this.
"I'm sorry that you're dying that not a single fucking soul gives a shit
And that you didn't knock first"
And then he touches his hair and smirks. I love this scene. Hawk was amazing. Not only did he refuse to apologize to his father even for a lot of money but he refused of being ashamed of his sexuality
i have never, in my life, ever been moved like this by a show. i have never cried like this over a show. but that’s because this really is more than a show. this was reality for the thousands, millions of queer folk who came before us. it reminds us: we should always remember to celebrate those that made it possible for us simply to be able to exist and live and love freely. to be.
i honestly couldn’t think of many better ways to pay homage to those queer lives, especially the ones lost, who fought bravely even in the face of death than telling their stories like this; exactly as they were. intricate, raw and real. giving another voice to all that love. the fight might not be over yet, but their contributions have left a lasting impact on this world. telling these stories isn’t just necessary, it’s crucial.
i can’t thank the writers, actors and absolutely everyone else involved in creating fellow travelers enough for bringing this vital, beautiful, poignant, devastating and endlessly meaningful, impactful, important story to life. thank you thank you thank you