: The book depicts Santa as a Black man in a loving, interracial marriage with his white husband, David, who often fills in for him at malls.
: While the book faced pushback from some conservative groups, it was widely defended by those seeking more diverse representation. Historical and Cultural Context gay black santa
The concept gained significant mainstream traction through the 2017 book , written by Daniel Kibblesmith and illustrated by A.P. Quach. : The book depicts Santa as a Black