One Day, I Hope That...

"One Day, I Hope That..." is a collection of prose and poetry that explores the interwoven experiences of Black identity, queer identity, and masculinity in autobiographical form. Serving as a journey of introspection and self-reflection, this compilation expounds on topics of sexuality, body image, family, and loss through three sections: Love, Lamentation, Liberation. "To queer boys and men", Marq writes, "look upward to the sky and remember you are still here, beloved." This lyrical journey is titled with both an affirmation of being present in one's self and faith in what the future holds-one day, I hope that...