Jonathan P. Higgins, Ed.D.

@DoctorJonPaul

Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins is a freelance writer, speaker, and thought leader who likes to examine the intersections of gender, race, and media. They hold a doctorate in educational justice and writes regularly about the experiences of being Black and queer in America. You can follow them on Twitter @DoctorJonPaul or view more of their work at www.DoctorJonPaul.com.

Jussie Smollett attends SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations: "Empire" at The Robin Williams Center on November 14, 2018 in New York City. (Credit: Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Here’s why the attack on Jussie Smollett is so devastating for the Black queer community

Jonathan P. Higgins, Ed.D. Jan 30, 2019