Kenyon Farrow is a writer and activist living in New York City. He is the co-editor of “Letters From Young Activists:Today’s Rebels Speak Out” (Nation Books 2005) and his work has appeared in publications such as Utne Reader, Black Commentator, Left Turn, POZ, The Indypendent, AIDSMeds.com, City Limits, and in the anthology, Spirited:Affriming the Soul of Black Lesbian and Gay Identity (Red Bone Press 2006). Kenyon writes about race and gender, pop culture and progressive politics. Some of his most widely read works include “Open Letter to Condoleezza Rice,” “Is Gay Marriage Anti-Black?,” “Not Showing Up: Blacks, Military Recruitment and the Anti-War Movement” and “We Real Cool?: On Hip-Hop, Asian-Americans, Black Folks, and Appropriation.“
In addition to writing, Kenyon lectures at colleges and universities, and provides organizational trainings and consulting. To see where what panels and events I am speaking, visit Kenyon’s Events Page. As an activist, Kenyon has worked with Critical Resistance, FIERCE!, New York State Black Gay Network, and is the new board co-chair of Queers for Economic Justice. Kenyon continues to write, lecture, organize, and is working on his first solo book project.Please do not post comments below. Please email me direct at kenyon.farrow@gmail.com.
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T. Evans // May 20, 2007 at 1:26 am
Cool, bruh!… Do the damn thang!
I never did get around to e-mailing you my thoughts of your thoughts on gay marriage…lol
-One time caller from the STL- (Uhh…that’s St. Louis for all you less-than-impressed non-midwesterners)
Frank L // May 21, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Interested in how I can get at you to give some talks for some progressive youths.
Regards,
Frank L
Jim Pickett // June 20, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Kenyon - thanks for your post on the lube survey yesterday! I am the chair of the International Rectal Microbicide Working Group and also the chief guy behind LifeLube.org and LifeLube.blogspot.com. I really, really appreciate you helping to get the word out about the survey, and writing about rectal microbicides.
Have a good one my friend. As a thank you, I am linking to you on our blog. Would be delighted if you linked back!
Jim
karanja // June 26, 2007 at 2:43 pm
hey Kenyon. Great blog - loads of great information - thanks for getting the word out. The news in here needs to be covered even though some of it is so infuriating and sad. Please come and check out GBMnews.com - a page where I edit the political section. Hit me up if you think you may wanna contribute
Maryam // July 8, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Hello,
You don’t know me, but I have signed up to run the National Aids Marathon on November 25th to raise money for the San Francisco Aids foundation, one of the leading providers of AIDS services the Bay Area.
The AIDS epidemic is far from over. More than one million Americans, and 40 million others around the world, are now living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In fact, approximately 1 in every 50 San Franciscans is living with HIV/AIDS. The money we raise will support HIV services and prevention programs in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties — to help keep people alive until there’s a cure. A portion of the funds will also support treatment access in the developing world.
This is why I am committed to raise at least $4200 before Auust 4th, although I would like to raise even more. I’m asking for your support. Any donation you can make to help me meet my goal would be most appreciated! It’s so easy to make a donation, just click on the link below. It only takes a few moments to make a contribution that could enhance the life of someone living with HIV/AIDS. Please forward this to anyone else you think may want to contribute.
Thank You,
Maryam Abrishamcar
Just click the link below to donate :
http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.asp?runner=SF-5271&EventCode=FL07
Chalana Seward-Gilliham // July 18, 2007 at 12:57 am
Kenyon,
I literally stumbled onto this website. You look great. I miss you and would love to talk to you. I am in NJ all the time so we definately have to meet up. I am so proud of you, I always knew how great you were and now it seems like the rest of the world does to. We definately need to talk I am a grant writer and would love to contribute to the new book in anyway I can.
Love & Kisses from Cleveland,
Chalana Seward-Gilliham
cgilliham@att.net
216-322-7422
Dwight Powell // July 31, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Trying to make contact. Would like to chat with you about writing for us at Clik Magazine
404-885-6067
Jon // August 2, 2007 at 6:58 pm
Am a white guy, 57, NW suburbs of Chicago. Seeking friendship with black gay man. Don’t know how to achieve this. Do not drink , smoke, or do drugs so don’t know how to meet such a person. Can you help me out with some suggestions? Interested in writing/dialougue to begin with. Meet at Starbucks or the like…after few times writing.
Jon
Suzy Subways // August 6, 2007 at 5:46 pm
Hi Kenyon,
My computer died and I lost your email address… Sorry for being so late in replying! I would love to go to lunch sometime when you come to Philly.
I’ll get your email address from Dan, but until then, take care,
Suzy
queerKidofColor // August 10, 2007 at 11:59 am
Hey Kenyon,
I’m trying to send you an invitation to a gathering…what’s your email address?
Jennifer Kabir // August 21, 2007 at 1:16 am
Very nice writing. Glad to see this site.
Chauncee Smith // December 5, 2007 at 1:43 am
Hey Kenyon, I happened to stumble across your blog, and I’m feelin’ your work. It’s always good to see young black progressives speaking the truth. I’m new to the blog community myself. So, feel free to stop by and check out my page when you get a chance.
~Chauncee
chaunceesmith.com
Doris // April 23, 2008 at 9:12 am
I typed in davina neo soul looking for something new from her and u poped up. I read your short bio and I must say this is great. Keep up the good work. DC is always having uplifting and functions that support causes such as yours. Check out Brave Soul. I friend of mines is part of it and I sure it may be something u may be interested in attending. Its all positive. Take care, d.
Nicole // May 21, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Hi, Kenyon. Hi, everyone. I’m trying to spread the word about this anti-LGBT madness:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/objection-to-dsm-v-committee-members-on-gender-identity-disorders
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