black (w)holes and the geometry of black female sexuality
2004
When asked to write for the second special issue of differences on queer theory I must
admit I was at first hesitant even to entertain the idea. Though much of what is now called
queer theory I find engaging and intellectually stimulating, I still found the idea of writing
about it disturbing. When I am asked if I am queer I usually answer yes even though the
ways in which I am queer have never been articulated in the body of work that is now
called queer theory. Where should I begin? I asked myself. Do I have to start by adding another adjective to my already long list of self-chosen identities? I used to be a Black lesbian,
feminist, writer, scientist, historian of science, and activist. Now would I be a Black, queer,
feminist, writer, scientist, historian of science, and activist? Given the rapidity with which
new appellations are created I wondered if my new list would still be up to date by the time
the article came out. More important, does this change or any change I might make to my
list convey to anyone the ways in which I am queer?
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