How people love, hate, and understand the word “queer”.

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Chris, Daniel, Faatima, Jason, Kristy, Lear, Tai, Vonte, and Z Patton (Image: Courtesy of the subjects)

I first came to know the word “queer” when I was twelve, as I sashayed around the car to help my mother unload groceries. I said some sassy comment, some quip. She lifted her head, looked at me, and said…