Braving the Streets Her Way

An enlightening article chronicled the life of a lesbian teenager, Felicia Holt, of Newark, New Jersey.

Part III

The belt buckle says SEXY. The silk jersey says Denver Nuggets. Both are laid out on the bed as Felicia Holt stands at the ironing board, trying to press some perfection into her Friday night. Her T-shirt is fresh from the store package and goes on warm. Two dabs of Egyptian musk oil on the neck. Hair braided short like an NBA star. A do-rag carefully tied over her braids.

A voice rolls down the hall. "Felicia, is your room clean?"...