I speak because of Mr. Keith Boykin

"I Speak Because" is the title of a poem delivered before the Millennium March in 2000 written by Keith Boykin.

Referencing this poem is the best introduction I have for my writing at this moment. This poem speaks for all our visible/invisible faces and voices of the African-American SGL (same gender loving) community.

Mr. Boykin speaks of having a voice and no longer remaining voiceless. Stating that those who remain voiceless participate in a system that aims to destroy all forms of dissent.

He speaks to enlighten and educate a community so confused, disillusioned and hateful toward those that look at exactly like them.

His voice is one that teaches us to support each other as African-Americans and SGL people. He teaches us that oppression in any form is wrong and ignorance is the greatest form of oppression; one in which we can free ourselves at any point if we choose.

The other day our family at OmeProductions/FINDING ME discovered that Mr. Boykin mentioned our film on his website, this single act of kindness has created a surge of visitors to ur site and I'm certain has added to the growing number of supporters of our film FINDING ME.

We sincerely would like to thank Mr. Boykin for mentioning our site on his page and further adding our websites link for others to learn more about our film, FINDING ME.

Mr. Boykin is an advocate and pioneer within the African-American SGL (same gender loving) community.

We thank him for his hard of work creating and continuing the dialog between the African-American community, larger society and those who desire to learn about and understand the issues of the African-American SGL community.

Sontaia