“Kai Wright’s Drifting Toward Love bears the mark of a literary masterpiece, reading more like a work of fiction than journalism. … These young men’s stories and Wright’s rendering of them compel us all to reconsider our judgments about at risk kids and remind us of the resilience of the human spirit.”
— E. Patrick Johnson, author of Appropriating Blackness


“Kai Wright has precisely diagnosed the dysfunction of homophobia. Group homes, support groups and community-organizing efforts described in this book demonstrate practical ways to counter negative effects of continued prejudice toward GLBT teenagers.”
—Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders, former Surgeon General


“This book is sure to touch young men and women everywhere who are still negotiating their sexuality, and most importantly, it reassures them that they are not alone. But Drifting Toward Love is not only an important resource for young people. It’s also a valuable tool for anyone who wants to understand the difficult choices we all make in coming of age.”
—Keith Boykin, author of Beyond The Down Low: Sex, Lies and Denial in Black America


“The stories unfold passionately without judgment to reveal the common adversity we endure and are challenged with as gay men of color trying to survive and reclaim our space in this city. Resonating with genuine realness, each account celebrates an inspiring journey and leaves us with hope for the future of our community.”
—poet Emanuel Xavier, author of Americano and editor of Bullets & Butterflies