Live. Love. Leo." by Judge Kemp offers an emotionally rich and socially conscious look at life as a Black gay man navigating love, loss, and liberation in turbulent times. Kemp brings poetic wit, candor, striking visuals, and a strong community focus to this powerful collection. It stands out as both an intimate memoir and a piece of activist artwork. The 55 poems within are personal, painfully expressive, visually descriptive, and emotionally haunting, inviting readers into deeply felt moments of vulnerability and strength. Kemp honors his Black identity and celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ voices,…mehr
Live. Love. Leo." by Judge Kemp offers an emotionally rich and socially conscious look at life as a Black gay man navigating love, loss, and liberation in turbulent times. Kemp brings poetic wit, candor, striking visuals, and a strong community focus to this powerful collection. It stands out as both an intimate memoir and a piece of activist artwork. The 55 poems within are personal, painfully expressive, visually descriptive, and emotionally haunting, inviting readers into deeply felt moments of vulnerability and strength. Kemp honors his Black identity and celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ voices, making this an inspiring work of inclusive literature. The collection also features custom artwork by Portland, Oregon artist Chris McMurry further enriching the reading experience, adding a stunning visual layer to the poems. For fans of contemporary poetry and social justice poetry, "Live. Love. Leo." is an empowering and uplifting read. It encourages reflection, healing, and a celebration of resilience. This is a moving testament to personal growth and community that connects with anyone who values honesty, diversity, and the transformative power of verse.
Judge Kemp, Jr. (he/his/him) is a community-oriented leader living in Portland, Oregon. His passions lie in promoting diversity and inclusion, connecting people, and being a positive, philanthropic presence. A graduate of Portland State University, Judge majored in Communication Studies and minored in Community Development. He has served on the boards for Q Center (LGBTQIA2S+ community center) in Portland, the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs, and Portland's Red Dress Party. Before moving to Portland over twenty years ago, Judge lived in Amsterdam. He speaks Dutch, German, English, and a bit of Spanish. Judge resides with his husband, life partner, and home designer Eric Schnell.
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