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" Encourage your friend and family member who are queer parents of color to post their stories and share it with the world. It's time for us to be seen. "

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" We must be vigilant in sharing our stories and our truths as queer parents of color at every chance we get if we hope to see art imitate real life. "

" People always look at reality shows and think, 'How do they fall in love so quickly?' When you are quarantined with the same people, the emotions you normally feel after a year come within a week. "

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" I always had an ability to listen and give people the space to open up and express themselves, and I was hoping it would translate on TV. "

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