Hilton Als

Hilton Als is an American writer and theater critic. He has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1994 and is known for his insightful essays and critiques on culture, race, and gender.

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  1. 1. White Girls

    Cover of 'White Girls' by Hilton Als

    "White Girls" is a collection of essays that explore the concept of "white girls" as the author sees it - a cultural and racial construct, rather than a literal description. The book delves into the author's personal experiences, pop culture, history, and his own identity as a gay black man. It examines figures from pop culture, literature, and the author's personal life, including Truman Capote, Michael Jackson, and the author's own sister, to explore themes of race, gender, identity, and the love and loss that comes with friendship.

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