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Dec 2019
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Questioning Masculinity | Thomas Page Mc...

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The first transgender man to box in Madison Square Garden, Thomas Page McBee is an author, journalist, and television writer who explores the intersection of gender, culture, identity, and masculinity. His latest book, Amateur, shares the powerful story that led him from the keyboard to the boxing ring and back again.

You can find Thomas Page McBee at: Instagram | Website

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