My Government Means to Kill Me Summary
Rasheed Newson

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My Government Means to Kill Me Overview

Rasheed Newson's first-person narrative, My Government Means to Kill Me, is a queer coming-of-age story that follows the life of a young gay Black man, Trey Singleton. The novel is set in New York City during the 1980s. Newson explores themes of identity, activism, and allyship, amongst others. 

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