are the subject of his new book “Asylum: A Memoir and Manifesto.” Free, reservations required. His experiences of growing up in a country where his sexuality could land him behind bars for up to 14 years, then having to navigate through the complicated immigration system in the U.S.
He was forced to leave everything behind and flee to the U.S. On the eve of his 26th birthday, Okporo was awoken by an angry mob outside his window in Abuja, Nigeria, after they found out he was gay. On Tuesday, award-winning journalist Zach Stafford will host a conversation with LGBTQ rights and immigration activist Edafe Okporo. The Brooklyn Public Library is celebrating Pride 2022 with expanded access to queer-themed books, events for the whole family, as well as inspiring talks. Talk: One Man’s Story of Gay Rights and Asylum, Center for Brooklyn History Monday June 6 is OUT Spoken: A Night of Queer Expression at available at /7aHYapUFHf- Tuesday, June 7
