Taking the risk to bloom
Raquel Willis Author/activist Raquel Willis talks about her memoir on growing up Black and trans in Georgia MELISSA WHITLER | Contributing Writer editor@dallasvoice.com Black transgender activist Raquel Willis takes ownership of her story with her memoir The Risk It Takes to Bloom: On Life and Liberation, releasing Nov.
14. Willis tells readers her story of growing up and figuring out her identity in Georgia and of finding herself. The memoir is a must-read for both trans and cisgender folks.
Willis took some time recently to talk with Dallas Voice about her writing and where she is today. Dallas Voice: Your story is so powerful.
What was your inspiration to share your life as a written memoir? Raquel Willis: It’s something that’s been years in the making.
