Dating and racial dynamics

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Dating and racial dynamics

Kevin Patterson has been practicing ethical non-monogamy since August of 2002 after opening up a relationship that eventually became his marriage.

In April of 2015, Kevin was inspired to start Poly Role Models, an interview series for people describing their experiences with polyamory. To continue that discussion of polyamorous representation, Kevin has extended the blog's work into the writing of the book, Love's Not Color Blind: Race and Representation in Polyamorous and Other Alternative Communities. Along with co-writer Alana Phelan, Kevin launched a sci-fi novel series, For Hire.

Beginning in 2020, Kevin has worked with Dr. Liz Powell to create the Unfuck Your Polyamory educational series. Including lessons for both individual users as well as service providers, Unfuck is designed to help people navigate the world of consensual non-monogamy while avoiding a lot of the common mistakes.

Kevin Patterson, best-selling author of Love's Not Color Blind talks about his experiences of navigating racial dynamics in the polyamorous community and how to actively create more inclusive spaces. Interview by Jaia Bristow.

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Kevin Patterson

Kevin Patterson has been practicing ethical non-monogamy since August of 2002 after opening up a relationship that eventually became his marriage.

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