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Author Terry McMillan's ex-husband Jonathan Plummer says that women who even suspect their husbands may be living a double life as a gay man, have to just ask the question.Berkeley City Council member Darryl Moore, who is African American and openly gay, said, "It's unfortunate that Marcus Books, which has stood for change and been progressive, would deny a man who's openly gay to have his book [sold]. It speaks to the homophobia in the African American community."
Moore added, "The whole incident is tragic between [McMillan and Plummer], but this gentleman has written a book to express his side, and to have it banned because he's openly gay is just outrageous to me."
Without openly accusing the store of homophobia, Plummer also expressed disappointment over its decision.
"It's unfortunate that an African American bookstore is banning my book," he said. "We need a lot more compassion for this book, especially with this story being the story of the Bay Area."
Joe Hawkins, a black, gay event promoter for Club Rimshot and host of the online gay talk show "Real Talk," doesn't believe the store's decision was motivated by homophobia.
"I really respect and have supported and promoted Marcus Books for years," Hawkins said. "I also know that Marcus Books has carried a variety of titles by black people of various sexual orientations like B-Boy Blues and all of E. Lynn Harris's books." (source)
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