Things I Have Withheld

Kei Miller's interconnected collection of essays delves into the silences surrounding discussions of race, sex, and gender, blending memoir and literary commentary with lyrical insight. Through personal reflections, cultural observations, and letters to figures like James Baldwin, Miller explores experiences of discrimination, identity, and the power of voice from a Black, queer male perspective. This thought-provoking and poetic compilation encourages readers to examine what remains unsaid and why, highlighting the complexities of navigating identity and prejudice in diverse contexts.