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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 29 MIN

Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’

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Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” Ratleff has written an impressive, award-winning debut novel – a memoir really... The post Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’ first appeared on Out In The Bay.

Dwayne Ratleff grew up Black, poor and gay in 1960s Baltimore. As a youngster, his loving grandma taught him: “Don’t explain yourself, be yourself.” Ratleff has written an impressive, award-winning debut novel – a memoir really... The post Author Dwayne Ratleff on ‘Dancing to the Lyrics’ first appeared on Out In The Bay.

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