Joseph BeamJoseph Beam (1954-1988) was a cultural and political activist, writer, editor and beloved son. Beam edited IN THE LIFE, the groundbreaking anthology of black gay writing, originally published in 1986. He was a board member of the National Coalition o Black Lesbians and Gays; was founding editor of Black/Out magazine; served on the Gay and Lesbian Task Force of the American Friends Service Committee; and, prior to his death, had begun working on the book BROTHER TO BROTHER. Joseph Beam was a man who cared deeply about black men loving black men. Read More Read Less