He felt God call him to come out. Now, he helps Black churches become safe spaces for others to do the same - Newton Beacon

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He felt God call him to come out. Now, he helps Black churches become safe spaces for others to do the same - Newton Beacon

The following story first appeared on The Heights, an independent, nonprofit newspaper run by Boston College students, with which the Newton Beacon has formed a partnership. Stories produced by The Heights have been written and edited by The Heights. It’s a Friday night in Miami. Music is blasting, drinks are pouring, and lights are flashing. It’s Black Pride, 2009, and Rev. Brandon Thomas Crowley waits at the bar. Tasked with getting drinks for…