Charles Blow Delves into Race, Bisexuality, and Abuse in New Memoir

In his new memoir, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” New York Times columnist Charles Blow makes some startling revelations about his sexuality and also discusses the sexual abuse he suffered as a child. Forum talks with him about the book and about topics he’s covered in recent columns, including the protests over the shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri.

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