Circuits of the Sacred: A Faggotology in the Black Latinx Caribbean (Writing Matters!)

Embark on a transformative journey through the pages of Circuits of the Sacred: A Faggotology in the Black Latinx Caribbean. This groundbreaking book by Carlos Ulises Decena delves deep into the vibrant and complex lives of transnational black Latinx Caribbean immigrant queer individuals. Through the lens of faggotology, Decena explores the intersection of the erotic and the divine, revealing the power of the disreputable and excessive in shaping queer black critical and expressive praxis.

Prepare to have your perspectives expanded as Decena seamlessly weaves together theoretical analysis, memoir, creative writing, and ethnography of Santería/Lucumí. From the streets of Santo Domingo to the enchanting cities of Havana and New Jersey, this book takes you on a multi-layered journey where languages, locations, pronouns, and genres intertwine to create a rich tapestry of blackness as a circuit—experienced through multiple senses and perspectives.

A feminist pilgrimage and a gripping conversation with the past, Circuits of the Sacred is a bold and provocative work that transcends traditional academic boundaries. Decena's innovative approach transforms the academic monograph into an immersive experience, where stories, theories, and expressive praxis converge. Be prepared to channel the voices of ancestors, deities, theorists, artists, and spirits, all viewed from the vantage point of radical feminism and queer-of-color thinking.

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