We Travel the Spaceways

In "We Travel the Spaceways," a homeless man named Grimace embarks on a poignant mission to liberate Black Americans from emotional bondage, guided by mysterious messages from empty soda cans. Along the way, he encounters Kim, a transgender runaway who joins him on this extraordinary quest, blurring the lines between divine intervention and delusion. This thought-provoking short story, penned by World Fantasy Award winner Victor LaValle, is part of the "Black Stars" collection, featuring speculative fiction that reflects realities akin to our own.