An image of two black teenagers dressed as a knight and a fair maiden on a basketball court in the 80s. She is in his arms as he holds a basketball.

I Was A Knight In Shining Armor (For A Day): A Tale For National Ritter Day

⚠️ Content Warning: This coming-of-age story contains scenes of graphic violence and may be disturbing to some readers.

He was bigger, older, and stronger — and the moment he put his hands on her, he crossed a line I couldn’t ignore. I was scared, more than I ever wanted anyone to know. But fear or not, every young man reaches a moment when he has to decide what he stands for. That day, I made my choice.

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