60 acast.com Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™ https://lnk.bio/ourblackgaydiaspora en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. #LGBTQIA, #BlackPodcastNetwork, #BlackVoices,#Travel,#BlackTravel,#QueerTravel Erick Taylor Woodby Together Celebrating Our Global Community™ Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a biweekly platform where Creator, Host, and Producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQ+ professionals who share their experiences in their countries and professions. Across more than 125 episodes, 28 countries and 45 professions have been represented.

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]]> Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a biweekly platform where Creator, Host, and Producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQ+ professionals who share their experiences in their countries and professions. Across more than 125 episodes, 28 countries and 45 professions have been represented.

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]]> true Erick Taylor Woodby ourblackgaydiaspora@gmail.com 6282880b98be49001208aae6 our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast https://feed.podbean.com/ourblackgaydiasporapodcast/feed.xml episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6282880b98be49001208aae6/1672786076682-5cc6042ab6283e8e5302e2b82eff5d9e.jpeg https://lnk.bio/ourblackgaydiaspora Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™ https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6282880b98be49001208aae6 Episode 131 - Bennu Byrd, American Hip-hop Artist and Songwriter Episode 131 - Bennu Byrd, American Hip-hop Artist and Songwriter Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 41:17 69c12f8e62f6c66afe9cd625 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-131-bennu-byrd-american-hip-hop-artist-and-songwrite 69c12f8e62f6c66afe9cd625 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-131-bennu-byrd-american-hip-hop-artist-and-songwrite full 5 131 Bennu Byrd is an American hip-hop artist and songwriter whose signature Millennial Soul sound innovates hip-hop by fusing it with electronic dance music and Go-Go style instrumentation. Known for its high-energy, percussion-heavy sound and call-and-response elements, Go-Go is a funk-based music genre that originated in Washington, D.C. Byrd's song Fearless was the 2023 official anthem for the Washington Mystics basketball team. 2025's All In was the anthem for the Las Vegas Aces basketball team.

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]]> Bennu Byrd is an American hip-hop artist and songwriter whose signature Millennial Soul sound innovates hip-hop by fusing it with electronic dance music and Go-Go style instrumentation. Known for its high-energy, percussion-heavy sound and call-and-response elements, Go-Go is a funk-based music genre that originated in Washington, D.C. Byrd's song Fearless was the 2023 official anthem for the Washington Mystics basketball team. 2025's All In was the anthem for the Las Vegas Aces basketball team.

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]]> Episode 130 - David Roussève, American Choreographer, Writer, and Filmmaker Episode 130 - David Roussève, American Choreographer, Writer, and Filmmaker Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 43:40 69b0b7bffd2a350ef0c48fdb true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-130-david-rousseve-american-choreographer-writer-and 69b0b7bffd2a350ef0c48fdb 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-130-david-rousseve-american-choreographer-writer-and full 5 130 David Roussève is an American choreographer, writer, director, and filmmaker. His most recent work is titled Becoming Daddy AF, his first solo project in over 20 years. With a career spanning over four decades, Roussève has written, directed, and choreographed 14 full evening works for David Roussève/REALITY. These include three commissions for the Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Halfway to Dawn. Halfway to Dawn explores the life and music of Black gay jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. Roussève's commissions for other companies include Ballet Hispanico, Dancing Wheels, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, and the Atlanta Ballet.

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]]> David Roussève is an American choreographer, writer, director, and filmmaker. His most recent work is titled Becoming Daddy AF, his first solo project in over 20 years. With a career spanning over four decades, Roussève has written, directed, and choreographed 14 full evening works for David Roussève/REALITY. These include three commissions for the Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Halfway to Dawn. Halfway to Dawn explores the life and music of Black gay jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. Roussève's commissions for other companies include Ballet Hispanico, Dancing Wheels, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, and the Atlanta Ballet.

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]]> Episode 129 - Eric Gyamfi, Ghanaian Photographer Episode 129 - Eric Gyamfi, Ghanaian Photographer Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 40:32 699d65cc3a5156c5d2e6a914 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-129-eric-gyamfi-ghanaian-photographer 699d65cc3a5156c5d2e6a914 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-129-eric-gyamfi-ghanaian-photographer full 5 129 Eric Gyamfi is a Ghanaian photographer whose exhibitions have been shown in Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, the United States, and other locations. Gyamfi’s work has been featured in A Diagnosis of Time: Unlearn What You Have Learned, a collaborative effort of Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (Ghana), ARoS Art Museum (Denmark), and in Ecologies and Politics of the Living in Vienna, Austria.

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]]> Eric Gyamfi is a Ghanaian photographer whose exhibitions have been shown in Ghana, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, the United States, and other locations. Gyamfi’s work has been featured in A Diagnosis of Time: Unlearn What You Have Learned, a collaborative effort of Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art (Ghana), ARoS Art Museum (Denmark), and in Ecologies and Politics of the Living in Vienna, Austria.

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]]> Episode 128 - Benjamin Coy, American Digital Creator and Media Personality Episode 128 - Benjamin Coy, American Digital Creator and Media Personality Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 37:45 698a4f5ed2345f67c31a2a41 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-128-benjamin-coy-american-digital-creator-and-media 698a4f5ed2345f67c31a2a41 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-128-benjamin-coy-american-digital-creator-and-media full 5 128 Benjamin Coy is an American digital creator and media personality. I met Benjamin during a 2025 family visit to Maryland. And I can attest that their on-camera vivaciousness goes beyond the screen. Benjamin is also the co-host of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast. They are a Black queer creative who uses their talents, personality, and interests to celebrate and uplift the community.

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]]> Benjamin Coy is an American digital creator and media personality. I met Benjamin during a 2025 family visit to Maryland. And I can attest that their on-camera vivaciousness goes beyond the screen. Benjamin is also the co-host of the Cocktails & Culture Podcast. They are a Black queer creative who uses their talents, personality, and interests to celebrate and uplift the community.

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]]> Episode 127 - Lloyd Young, British Sexual Violence Advocate and Founder of BlackExperienceUK Episode 127 - Lloyd Young, British Sexual Violence Advocate and Founder of BlackExperienceUK Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 32:32 697905a09b5ca1c75cce258f true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-127-lloyd-young-british-sexual-violence-advocate-and 697905a09b5ca1c75cce258f 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-127-lloyd-young-british-sexual-violence-advocate-and full 5 127 Lloyd Young is an independent sexual violence advocate and the founder of BlackExperienceUK, a British organisation that is “a community of Black gay, trans men, bisexual men or questioning, creating safe spaces and networking opportunities for members.”

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]]> Lloyd Young is an independent sexual violence advocate and the founder of BlackExperienceUK, a British organisation that is “a community of Black gay, trans men, bisexual men or questioning, creating safe spaces and networking opportunities for members.”

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]]> Episode 126 - Keith Jarrett, British Poet, Author, and Educator Episode 126 - Keith Jarrett, British Poet, Author, and Educator Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 45:14 6962cc1a51136f5fcb5442c1 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-126-keith-jarrett-british-poet-author-and-educator 6962cc1a51136f5fcb5442c1 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-126-keith-jarrett-british-poet-author-and-educator full 5 126 Keith Jarrett is a British poet, author, performer, and educator. He is the author of the poetry collection Selah, the play Safest Spot in Town, and the poetry pamphlet I Speak Home. Keith is a UK Poetry Slam Champion and FLUPP International Poetry Slam Winner. His work explores themes of identity, race, religion, and sexuality. Keith was also one of those featured in the Topher Campbell documentary, Moments That Shaped Queer Black Britain.

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]]> Keith Jarrett is a British poet, author, performer, and educator. He is the author of the poetry collection Selah, the play Safest Spot in Town, and the poetry pamphlet I Speak Home. Keith is a UK Poetry Slam Champion and FLUPP International Poetry Slam Winner. His work explores themes of identity, race, religion, and sexuality. Keith was also one of those featured in the Topher Campbell documentary, Moments That Shaped Queer Black Britain.

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]]> Episode 125 - Erick Taylor Woodby, Creator, Host, and Producer of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Episode 125 - Erick Taylor Woodby, Creator, Host, and Producer of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 54:51 6949ed5cf756711739fdcf3d true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-125-erick-taylor-woodby-creator-host-and-producer-of 6949ed5cf756711739fdcf3d 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-125-erick-taylor-woodby-creator-host-and-producer-of full 5 125 Episode 122's Dr. Martin Patrick, a British author, playwright, and educator, returns with 20 questions to interview Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Erick Taylor Woodby. Among those listed as the National Black Justice Collective’s “2025 Cohort of 100 Black LGBTQ+/SGL Emerging Leaders to Watch,” Woodby is a Los Angeles-based American writer and podcast producer committed to building bridges across borders.

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]]> Episode 122's Dr. Martin Patrick, a British author, playwright, and educator, returns with 20 questions to interview Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Erick Taylor Woodby. Among those listed as the National Black Justice Collective’s “2025 Cohort of 100 Black LGBTQ+/SGL Emerging Leaders to Watch,” Woodby is a Los Angeles-based American writer and podcast producer committed to building bridges across borders.

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]]> Episode 124 - Emil Wilbekin, American Journalist, Media Executive, and Founder of NATIVE SON Episode 124 - Emil Wilbekin, American Journalist, Media Executive, and Founder of NATIVE SON Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT 46:41 693469e7a63c6eaa59c2131d true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-124-emil-wilbekin-american-journalist-media-executiv 693469e7a63c6eaa59c2131d 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-124-emil-wilbekin-american-journalist-media-executiv full 5 124 Emil Wilbekin is an award-winning American journalist, media executive, curator, and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He's also the founder of NATIVE SON, “a movement, community, and platform of Black gay/queer men who inspire, empower, and celebrate each other.” Emil is the former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant and editor-at-large at Essence. While at Vibe, he helped to elevate the careers of music artists like Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, and Aaliyah.

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]]> Emil Wilbekin is an award-winning American journalist, media executive, curator, and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He's also the founder of NATIVE SON, “a movement, community, and platform of Black gay/queer men who inspire, empower, and celebrate each other.” Emil is the former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant and editor-at-large at Essence. While at Vibe, he helped to elevate the careers of music artists like Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, and Aaliyah.

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]]> Episode 123 - Diana Bamimeke, Ireland-based Nigerian Independent Curator, Art writer, and Transdisciplinary Artist Episode 123 - Diana Bamimeke, Ireland-based Nigerian Independent Curator, Art writer, and Transdisciplinary Artist Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 42:11 6925c7e2b1fff443d5ebeb63 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-123-diana-bamimeke-ireland-based-nigerian-independen 6925c7e2b1fff443d5ebeb63 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-123-diana-bamimeke-ireland-based-nigerian-independen full 5 123 Diana Bamimeke is an Ireland-based Nigerian independent curator, art writer, and transdisciplinary artist based in Dublin. Their socially engaged practice spans text, exhibition-making, performance, pedagogy and other artistic interventions. Guided by critical and political frameworks—including Black feminist & queer thought, anti-colonialism, and anti-imperialism—Diana strives to understand themselves and their world. Their writing has been published by VISUAL Carlow, Visual Artists Ireland News Sheet, Douglas Hyde Gallery, Paper Visual Art, and Frieze.

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]]> Diana Bamimeke is an Ireland-based Nigerian independent curator, art writer, and transdisciplinary artist based in Dublin. Their socially engaged practice spans text, exhibition-making, performance, pedagogy and other artistic interventions. Guided by critical and political frameworks—including Black feminist & queer thought, anti-colonialism, and anti-imperialism—Diana strives to understand themselves and their world. Their writing has been published by VISUAL Carlow, Visual Artists Ireland News Sheet, Douglas Hyde Gallery, Paper Visual Art, and Frieze.

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]]> Episode 122 - Dr. Martin Patrick, British Author, Playwright, and Educator Episode 122 - Dr. Martin Patrick, British Author, Playwright, and Educator Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 41:50 6912b961c1ed8717c5cc44b0 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-122-dr-martin-patrick-british-author-playwright-and 6912b961c1ed8717c5cc44b0 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-122-dr-martin-patrick-british-author-playwright-and full 5 122 Dr. Martin Patrick is a British author, playwright, and educator. He began his professional career writing for the theatre, but found his true calling writing crime and romance novels. Dr. Patrick's literary works include JJ’s Isolation, Love Both Ways, Son of a Dish, The Labyrinth of Families, and his most recent, The Torment of Desire. With 30 years of experience in teaching creative writing in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Sweden, he was an international professor in drama, film and cultural studies.

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]]> Dr. Martin Patrick is a British author, playwright, and educator. He began his professional career writing for the theatre, but found his true calling writing crime and romance novels. Dr. Patrick's literary works include JJ’s Isolation, Love Both Ways, Son of a Dish, The Labyrinth of Families, and his most recent, The Torment of Desire. With 30 years of experience in teaching creative writing in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States, and Sweden, he was an international professor in drama, film and cultural studies.

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]]> Episode 121 - Anastacia-Reneé, American Writer, Educator, Interdisciplinary Artist, and Playwright Episode 121 - Anastacia-Reneé, American Writer, Educator, Interdisciplinary Artist, and Playwright Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 39:15 68fd82270ab449ff10f28d36 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-121-anastacia-renee-american-writer-educator-interdi 68fd82270ab449ff10f28d36 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-121-anastacia-renee-american-writer-educator-interdi full 5 121 Anastacia-Reneé is an American writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, playwright, former radio host, and TEDx speaker. She is the author of Forget It, Sidenotes from the Archivist, and Here in the (Middle) of Nowhere. Side Notes From The Archivist was selected as one of “NYPL Best Books of 2023” and the American Library Association's (RUSA) “Notable Books of 2024.” Anastacia-Reneé is a recipient of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award and was selected by NBC News as part of the list of "Queer Artist of Color Dominate 2021's Must-See LGBTQ Art Shows," for “(Don’t Be Absurd) Alice in Parts”, an installation at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Washington.

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]]> Anastacia-Reneé is an American writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, playwright, former radio host, and TEDx speaker. She is the author of Forget It, Sidenotes from the Archivist, and Here in the (Middle) of Nowhere. Side Notes From The Archivist was selected as one of “NYPL Best Books of 2023” and the American Library Association's (RUSA) “Notable Books of 2024.” Anastacia-Reneé is a recipient of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award and was selected by NBC News as part of the list of "Queer Artist of Color Dominate 2021's Must-See LGBTQ Art Shows," for “(Don’t Be Absurd) Alice in Parts”, an installation at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Washington.

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]]> Episode 120 - Jay Penn, American Writer, Producer, and Singer Episode 120 - Jay Penn, American Writer, Producer, and Singer Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 41:38 68ec693dd798804c9e40bac7 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-120-jay-penn-american-writer-producer-and-singer 68ec693dd798804c9e40bac7 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-120-jay-penn-american-writer-producer-and-singer full 5 120 Jay Penn is an American writer, producer, and singer. His 2024 album, Sky High Sunsets, features the songs “Euphoria (Say Yes)” and “Money”. In 2020, he released the EP, Before Then. His 2018 EP is titled Pennding. Jay is also the creator, writer, and lead in the SLAYTV web series, Love & Us. It centers around the lives of three 30-something Black gay men who navigate dating and friendship in Los Angeles.

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]]> Jay Penn is an American writer, producer, and singer. His 2024 album, Sky High Sunsets, features the songs “Euphoria (Say Yes)” and “Money”. In 2020, he released the EP, Before Then. His 2018 EP is titled Pennding. Jay is also the creator, writer, and lead in the SLAYTV web series, Love & Us. It centers around the lives of three 30-something Black gay men who navigate dating and friendship in Los Angeles.

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]]> Episode 000 - Dr Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, British Trustee for ReportOUT Episode 000 - Dr Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, British Trustee for ReportOUT Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 41:50 68e45bc81601518de082aeff true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/dr-harvey-kennedy-pitt-british-trustee-for-reportout 68e45bc81601518de082aeff 6282880b98be49001208aae6 dr-harvey-kennedy-pitt-british-trustee-for-reportout Special Episode full 5 119 This special episode features Dr. Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, a British Trustee for Portfolio for Global Health & Development for ReportOUT, a UK-based global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Kennedy-Pitt is a “globally oriented health strategist and public health practitioner committed to advancing health equity on an international scale.” He’s worked with other organisations like the NHS, World Health Organisation, and Unstukk.

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]]> This special episode features Dr. Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, a British Trustee for Portfolio for Global Health & Development for ReportOUT, a UK-based global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Kennedy-Pitt is a “globally oriented health strategist and public health practitioner committed to advancing health equity on an international scale.” He’s worked with other organisations like the NHS, World Health Organisation, and Unstukk.

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]]> Episode 119 - Chiamaka Okike, Nigerian Multidisciplinary Writer Episode 119 - Chiamaka Okike, Nigerian Multidisciplinary Writer Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 40:43 68db4b0b6d92c33f9c155d7d true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-119-chiamaka-okike-nigerian-multidisciplinary-writer 68db4b0b6d92c33f9c155d7d 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-119-chiamaka-okike-nigerian-multidisciplinary-writer full 5 119 Chiamaka Okike is a Nigerian multidisciplinary writer who has edited for women’s issues in Isele Magazine and spoken at various workshops and panels. Her writings have appeared in The Kalahari Review, Narratively, Wilson Quarterly, Edinburgh’s Literary Salon, Brittle Paper, and ActiveMuse. Chiamake's works include Perihelion, Chewed Glass, Return of the Sun. She's also the author of the novella, Seeri.

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]]> Chiamaka Okike is a Nigerian multidisciplinary writer who has edited for women’s issues in Isele Magazine and spoken at various workshops and panels. Her writings have appeared in The Kalahari Review, Narratively, Wilson Quarterly, Edinburgh’s Literary Salon, Brittle Paper, and ActiveMuse. Chiamake's works include Perihelion, Chewed Glass, Return of the Sun. She's also the author of the novella, Seeri.

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]]> Episode 118 - Steve Morris, British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures Episode 118 - Steve Morris, British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:21:37 GMT 37:05 68ca99c1d40e25a925dfb804 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-118-steve-morris-british-lgbtq-travel-curator-for-ou 68ca99c1d40e25a925dfb804 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-118-steve-morris-british-lgbtq-travel-curator-for-ou full 5 118 Steve Morris is a British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures, an agency where he curates travel adventures for LGBTQ+ couples and small groups. Steve’s ten years of world travel as a flight attendant gave him a front-row seat to how one can relieve the stress and experience the magic of international travel. With Outbound Adventures, he offers “travel with heart and structure”.

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]]> Steve Morris is a British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures, an agency where he curates travel adventures for LGBTQ+ couples and small groups. Steve’s ten years of world travel as a flight attendant gave him a front-row seat to how one can relieve the stress and experience the magic of international travel. With Outbound Adventures, he offers “travel with heart and structure”.

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]]> Episode 117 - Rodrigo Tadeu, Brazilian Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT Episode 117 - Rodrigo Tadeu, Brazilian Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT 47:33 68b49a427c69e13c18e75127 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-117-rodrigo-tadeu-brazilian-global-campaigns-officer 68b49a427c69e13c18e75127 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-117-rodrigo-tadeu-brazilian-global-campaigns-officer full 5 117 Rodrigo Tadeu is a Brazilian international advocate, storyteller, and human rights & public policy strategist. With a background in international law and public affairs, he is a “passionate advocate for justice, equity, and transformative leadership.” Rodrigo is also a Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT, an organisation founded by Drew Dalton, that is “protecting the human rights of sexual and gender minorities in the United Kingdom and globally.”

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]]> Rodrigo Tadeu is a Brazilian international advocate, storyteller, and human rights & public policy strategist. With a background in international law and public affairs, he is a “passionate advocate for justice, equity, and transformative leadership.” Rodrigo is also a Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT, an organisation founded by Drew Dalton, that is “protecting the human rights of sexual and gender minorities in the United Kingdom and globally.”

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]]> Episode 116 - André Wade, State Director for Silver State Equality Episode 116 - André Wade, State Director for Silver State Equality Wed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT 42:45 68a3ee71411aa254d3125e79 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-116-andre-wade-state-director-for-silver-state-equit 68a3ee71411aa254d3125e79 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-116-andre-wade-state-director-for-silver-state-equit full 5 116 André Wade is the State Director for Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. André leads legislative, policy, and government affairs work, as well as fundraising, political and advocacy activities. In May 2018, he was one of The Advocate's ‘Champions of Pride’. In May 2023, André was featured in Modern Luxury Las Vegas magazine as one of the 15 Most Influential People. His book, Seven Ways to Disappear: The Book within the Book, is “a creatively insightful guide to the reinvention of the self.”

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]]> André Wade is the State Director for Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. André leads legislative, policy, and government affairs work, as well as fundraising, political and advocacy activities. In May 2018, he was one of The Advocate's ‘Champions of Pride’. In May 2023, André was featured in Modern Luxury Las Vegas magazine as one of the 15 Most Influential People. His book, Seven Ways to Disappear: The Book within the Book, is “a creatively insightful guide to the reinvention of the self.”

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 115 - "The Karamazovs" Rami Margron and Jordan McCree]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT 31:04 688fe4edc6d705dd3a58257e true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-115-the-karamazovs-rami-margron-and-jordan-mccree 688fe4edc6d705dd3a58257e 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-115-the-karamazovs-rami-margron-and-jordan-mccree full 5 115 This episode features "The Karamazovs," Rami Margron and Jordan McCree. Rami is an American actor, playwright, dancer and physical comedian. Their résumé includes being a founding member of Reconnect, an African-diaspora dance theater company, a resident artist at San Francisco’s Crowded Fire Theater, and acting in televisions series like Law & Order, New Amsterdam, and Ray Donovan. Jordan is an an American composer who has collaborated on projects with Clubbed Thumb, Theatre Horizon, The Wilma Theater, and the Philadelphia Theatre Company. He is also a member of the hip-hop collective, ILL DOOTS.

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]]> This episode features "The Karamazovs," Rami Margron and Jordan McCree. Rami is an American actor, playwright, dancer and physical comedian. Their résumé includes being a founding member of Reconnect, an African-diaspora dance theater company, a resident artist at San Francisco’s Crowded Fire Theater, and acting in televisions series like Law & Order, New Amsterdam, and Ray Donovan. Jordan is an an American composer who has collaborated on projects with Clubbed Thumb, Theatre Horizon, The Wilma Theater, and the Philadelphia Theatre Company. He is also a member of the hip-hop collective, ILL DOOTS.

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]]> Episode 114 - Anthony Oakes, American Comedian, Writer, and Producer Episode 114 - Anthony Oakes, American Comedian, Writer, and Producer Wed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT 40:54 687dc48cffe3b22d13bda7d3 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-114-anthony-oakes-american-comedian-writer-and-produ 687dc48cffe3b22d13bda7d3 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-114-anthony-oakes-american-comedian-writer-and-produ full 5 114 Anthony Oakes is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer who is taking comedy by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humour will have you reeling with laughter. He is a Washington, D.C. resident who has performed at The DC Improv, DC Drafthouse, The Bier Baron Comedy Loft, Busboys and Poets, and The Wonderland Ballroom. Anthony has also been at The Apollo, The John F. Kennedy Center, The DC Improv, The Broadway, The Westside, and The Greenwich Village Comedy Clubs in New York City, and The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, Flappers, and The Ice House Comedy Club in Los Angeles. In 2021, he was the recipient of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's prestigious Mayoral Arts Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts. 

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]]> Anthony Oakes is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer who is taking comedy by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humour will have you reeling with laughter. He is a Washington, D.C. resident who has performed at The DC Improv, DC Drafthouse, The Bier Baron Comedy Loft, Busboys and Poets, and The Wonderland Ballroom. Anthony has also been at The Apollo, The John F. Kennedy Center, The DC Improv, The Broadway, The Westside, and The Greenwich Village Comedy Clubs in New York City, and The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, Flappers, and The Ice House Comedy Club in Los Angeles. In 2021, he was the recipient of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's prestigious Mayoral Arts Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts. 

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]]> Episode 113 - Mark Broomfield, American Scholar and Artist Episode 113 - Mark Broomfield, American Scholar and Artist Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 46:01 686c8b05adc6a61ba8179c63 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-113-mark-broomfield-american-scholar-and-artist 686c8b05adc6a61ba8179c63 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-113-mark-broomfield-american-scholar-and-artist full 5 113 Mark Broomfield (PhD, MFA) is an award-winning American scholar and artist, and an Associate Professor of English and Founding Director of Performance as Social Change at SUNY Geneseo. He has written for numerous publications in the areas of race, gender, sexuality, dance performance, and ethnography, and lectured, choreographed, and directed across the United States. Broomfield's book, Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight (2024), explores Black masculinity and sexual passing in American contemporary dance. As a dancer, he has performed with national and international repertory companies, such as Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in Denver, Colorado, and worked with some of the most diverse and recognised African American choreographers in the American modern dance tradition.

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]]> Mark Broomfield (PhD, MFA) is an award-winning American scholar and artist, and an Associate Professor of English and Founding Director of Performance as Social Change at SUNY Geneseo. He has written for numerous publications in the areas of race, gender, sexuality, dance performance, and ethnography, and lectured, choreographed, and directed across the United States. Broomfield's book, Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight (2024), explores Black masculinity and sexual passing in American contemporary dance. As a dancer, he has performed with national and international repertory companies, such as Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in Denver, Colorado, and worked with some of the most diverse and recognised African American choreographers in the American modern dance tradition.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 112 - Anthony Green, American Playwright of the hit play, "When Boys Exhale"]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 44:17 685b08e57cd58072a522ef49 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-112-anthony-green-american-playwright-of-the-play-wh 685b08e57cd58072a522ef49 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-112-anthony-green-american-playwright-of-the-play-wh full 5 112 Anthony Green is the American playwright of the hit plays When Boys Exhale and Gay Love Jones. When Boys Exhale is based on the 1995 film, Waiting to Exhale, and has travelled to Nashville, Atlanta, and Houston. Anthony is also the founder of Cagedbirds Productions, a Washington, D.C.-based company that “has affirmed the black, LGBT lived experience on screen and on stage.” It also produces 'The Writers Forum', an annual panel of Black LGBTQ+ writers from across the U.S. who discuss the craft, life and business of writing.

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]]> Anthony Green is the American playwright of the hit plays When Boys Exhale and Gay Love Jones. When Boys Exhale is based on the 1995 film, Waiting to Exhale, and has travelled to Nashville, Atlanta, and Houston. Anthony is also the founder of Cagedbirds Productions, a Washington, D.C.-based company that “has affirmed the black, LGBT lived experience on screen and on stage.” It also produces 'The Writers Forum', an annual panel of Black LGBTQ+ writers from across the U.S. who discuss the craft, life and business of writing.

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]]> Episode 111 - Percy Mthombeni, South African Chef and Director at Vezabuhle Caters Episode 111 - Percy Mthombeni, South African Chef and Director at Vezabuhle Caters Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 27:35 6847526eb0b18fac078c5310 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-111-percy-mthombeni-south-african-chef-and-director- 6847526eb0b18fac078c5310 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-111-percy-mthombeni-south-african-chef-and-director- full 5 111 Percy Mthombeni is a South African chef and the director at Vezabuhle Caters. Percy’s culinary skills are from his Zulu mother, and in an article on Obsidian Travel Club's site, he said, “…each dish becomes a sacred connection to roots, preserving flavours and rituals.”

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]]> Percy Mthombeni is a South African chef and the director at Vezabuhle Caters. Percy’s culinary skills are from his Zulu mother, and in an article on Obsidian Travel Club's site, he said, “…each dish becomes a sacred connection to roots, preserving flavours and rituals.”

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]]> Episode 110 - LYRICALMAR, American Rapper and Songwriter Episode 110 - LYRICALMAR, American Rapper and Songwriter Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 36:26 68367e04998551779f6b4fe2 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-110-lyricalmar-american-rapper-and-songwriter 68367e04998551779f6b4fe2 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-110-lyricalmar-american-rapper-and-songwriter full 5 110 American Rapper and Songwriter, LYRICALMAR, is a Washington, DC native whose love of luxury takes him beyond the realm of hip-hop to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with music style icons like Janet Jackson, Grace Jones, and Lil Nas X. His latest EP is called MARCHIVES, and features the songs God’s Gift (My Turn) and On A Roll. His 2020 debut album, Begin, had the single Black Money, which featured Wuhryn Duman. It earned him the PopSmashRadio Award for the socially conscious song. LYRICALMAR is part of the lineup for the 2025 World Pride Music Festival.

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]]> American Rapper and Songwriter, LYRICALMAR, is a Washington, DC native whose love of luxury takes him beyond the realm of hip-hop to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with music style icons like Janet Jackson, Grace Jones, and Lil Nas X. His latest EP is called MARCHIVES, and features the songs God’s Gift (My Turn) and On A Roll. His 2020 debut album, Begin, had the single Black Money, which featured Wuhryn Duman. It earned him the PopSmashRadio Award for the socially conscious song. LYRICALMAR is part of the lineup for the 2025 World Pride Music Festival.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 109 - Dean Atta, British Poet and Author of "I Can't Even Think Straight"]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 46:23 6823971914bdee614182cdf9 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-109-dean-atta-british-author-and-poet 6823971914bdee614182cdf9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-109-dean-atta-british-author-and-poet full 5 109 British Author and Poet Dean Atta has been described as “the Gil Scott-Heron of his generation”. In 2014, his debut collection, I Am Nobody’s Nigger, was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize. Dean’s other literary works include his 2024 memoir, Person Unlimited: An Ode to My Black Queer Body, the young adult novels The Black Flamingo and Only on the Weekends, and the children’s book, Confetti: A Colourful Celebration of Love and Life. His latest YA novel is I Can’t Even Think Straight. Dean’s 2025 animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise, is based on a poem and had its UK premiere this past March 2025 at the BFI Flare London: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.

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]]> British Author and Poet Dean Atta has been described as “the Gil Scott-Heron of his generation”. In 2014, his debut collection, I Am Nobody’s Nigger, was shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize. Dean’s other literary works include his 2024 memoir, Person Unlimited: An Ode to My Black Queer Body, the young adult novels The Black Flamingo and Only on the Weekends, and the children’s book, Confetti: A Colourful Celebration of Love and Life. His latest YA novel is I Can’t Even Think Straight. Dean’s 2025 animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise, is based on a poem and had its UK premiere this past March 2025 at the BFI Flare London: LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.

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]]> Episode 108 - Rashid Owoyele, Berlin-based Nigerian-American Managing Partner at Transekt Agency Episode 108 - Rashid Owoyele, Berlin-based Nigerian-American Managing Partner at Transekt Agency Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 47:24 68115bf3cea668298621d98b true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-108-rashid-owoyele-berlin-based-nigerian-american-ma 68115bf3cea668298621d98b 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-108-rashid-owoyele-berlin-based-nigerian-american-ma full 5 108 Rashid Owoyele is the Berlin-based Nigerian-American Managing Partner and Transdisciplinary Designer at Transekt Agency in Berlin. They’re also an innovation and career coach whose practice centres around “…a questioning of what exists and how to evaluate that through social practice and envisioning collaborative ways to engage communities and groups in processes of innovation.”

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]]> Rashid Owoyele is the Berlin-based Nigerian-American Managing Partner and Transdisciplinary Designer at Transekt Agency in Berlin. They’re also an innovation and career coach whose practice centres around “…a questioning of what exists and how to evaluate that through social practice and envisioning collaborative ways to engage communities and groups in processes of innovation.”

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]]> Episode 107 - Vernal Scott, British Author and Consultant on EDI Episode 107 - Vernal Scott, British Author and Consultant on EDI Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 GMT 39:27 67ff4c8ab1f2c75707c3dc91 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-107-vernal-scott-british-author-and-consultant-on-ed 67ff4c8ab1f2c75707c3dc91 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-107-vernal-scott-british-author-and-consultant-on-ed full 5 107 Vernal Scott is a British author and consultant on EDI with over four decades of experience. Vernal was the Head of Equality & Diversity Unit at Oxford University and the Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Essex Police. In 1991, he organised the historic Reach Out and Touch HIV/AIDS Procession with Flowers—an event privately financed by George Michael and starring Whitney Houston. Vernal’s upcoming memoir, UK Black, will be published via Amazon on 16 April for the Kindle ebook and on 18 April for the paperback.

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]]> Vernal Scott is a British author and consultant on EDI with over four decades of experience. Vernal was the Head of Equality & Diversity Unit at Oxford University and the Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Essex Police. In 1991, he organised the historic Reach Out and Touch HIV/AIDS Procession with Flowers—an event privately financed by George Michael and starring Whitney Houston. Vernal’s upcoming memoir, UK Black, will be published via Amazon on 16 April for the Kindle ebook and on 18 April for the paperback.

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]]> REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:24:59 GMT 50:58 67ed64db7401961729900954 false https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/replay 67ed64db7401961729900954 6282880b98be49001208aae6 replay full 4 106 (Original Air Date: 20 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares about his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad.

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]]> (Original Air Date: 20 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares about his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad.

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]]> Episode 105 - Rinaldo Walcott, Canadian Academic and Writer Episode 105 - Rinaldo Walcott, Canadian Academic and Writer Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:30:00 GMT 45:50 67da20c2fe6b19f2d2781c5f true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-105-rinaldo-walcott-canadian-academic-and-writer 67da20c2fe6b19f2d2781c5f 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-105-rinaldo-walcott-canadian-academic-and-writer full 4 105 Rinaldo Walcott is a Canadian academic, writer, and a Professor and Chair of Africana and American Studies at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He holds the Carl V. Granger Chair in Africana and American Studies. Thank you to Episode 98’s guest, Lyndon K. Gill, for connecting us. Rinaldo's published works include The Long Emancipation: Moving toward Black Freedom and On Property (2021), BlackLife: Post-BLM and the Struggle for Freedom with Idil Abdillahi (2019), Queer Returns: Essays on Multiculturalism, Diaspora and Black Studies (2016), and Black Like Who?: Writing Black Canada (1997 and 2003).

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]]> Rinaldo Walcott is a Canadian academic, writer, and a Professor and Chair of Africana and American Studies at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He holds the Carl V. Granger Chair in Africana and American Studies. Thank you to Episode 98’s guest, Lyndon K. Gill, for connecting us. Rinaldo's published works include The Long Emancipation: Moving toward Black Freedom and On Property (2021), BlackLife: Post-BLM and the Struggle for Freedom with Idil Abdillahi (2019), Queer Returns: Essays on Multiculturalism, Diaspora and Black Studies (2016), and Black Like Who?: Writing Black Canada (1997 and 2003).

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]]> Episode 104 - Shelley Nicole, American Founder and Frontperson for Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe Episode 104 - Shelley Nicole, American Founder and Frontperson for Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT 43:38 67c7ce24ece4993ac7fa92a6 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-104-sherry-nicole-american-founder-and-frontperson-f 67c7ce24ece4993ac7fa92a6 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-104-sherry-nicole-american-founder-and-frontperson-f full 4 104 Shelley Nicole is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, actor, poet, healer, and the frontperson and founder of the band, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe. In a league with artists like Rosetta Tharpe, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Labelle, Joan Armatrading, and Meshell Ndegeocello, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe is equal parts rock, soul, blues, jazz, and funk. Shelley has collaborated with various artists—including Vernon Reid of the band, Living Colour and the American improvisational band, Burnt Sugar.

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]]> Shelley Nicole is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, actor, poet, healer, and the frontperson and founder of the band, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe. In a league with artists like Rosetta Tharpe, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Labelle, Joan Armatrading, and Meshell Ndegeocello, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe is equal parts rock, soul, blues, jazz, and funk. Shelley has collaborated with various artists—including Vernon Reid of the band, Living Colour and the American improvisational band, Burnt Sugar.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 103 - Brothers of the Desert Co-Founder & President Tim Vincent and C. Aigner Ellis]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT 40:47 67b57d6c5033e3e15adede89 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-103-co-founder-tim-vincent-and-aigner-anye-elite-ell 67b57d6c5033e3e15adede89 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-103-co-founder-tim-vincent-and-aigner-anye-elite-ell full 4 103 Tim Vincent is co-founder and president of Brothers of the Desert, “…a non-profit organization with a mission to support Black gay men and allies through education, advocacy, social networking, volunteerism, philanthropy, and mentorship.” Aigner "Anye Elite" Ellis is a member of Brothers of the Desert and the founder and chief project manager of Icon City Entertainment, LLC, a company that “…embodies a spirit of transformation and empowerment.” On March 22, 2025, Brothers of the Desert’s 6th Annual Wellness Summit will be at The Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, CA.

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]]> Tim Vincent is co-founder and president of Brothers of the Desert, “…a non-profit organization with a mission to support Black gay men and allies through education, advocacy, social networking, volunteerism, philanthropy, and mentorship.” Aigner "Anye Elite" Ellis is a member of Brothers of the Desert and the founder and chief project manager of Icon City Entertainment, LLC, a company that “…embodies a spirit of transformation and empowerment.” On March 22, 2025, Brothers of the Desert’s 6th Annual Wellness Summit will be at The Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, CA.

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]]> Episode 102 - Aurora Krotoa Moses, South African Founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement Episode 102 - Aurora Krotoa Moses, South African Founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:25:20 GMT 39:18 67a32e809a67c6bc4efc85a9 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-102-aurora-krotoa-moses-south-african-founder-and-ce 67a32e809a67c6bc4efc85a9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-102-aurora-krotoa-moses-south-african-founder-and-ce full 4 102 Aurora Krotoa Moses is the South African founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement. She’s also a Global Ambassador for Theirworld, and an alumnus of FutureElect. In 2023, she was the focus of Carl Collison’s documentary, ‘Aurora’. Her portrait was one piece featured in Cape Town-based visual artist Selvin November’s December 2023 display at Cape Heritage Hotel.

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]]> Aurora Krotoa Moses is the South African founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement. She’s also a Global Ambassador for Theirworld, and an alumnus of FutureElect. In 2023, she was the focus of Carl Collison’s documentary, ‘Aurora’. Her portrait was one piece featured in Cape Town-based visual artist Selvin November’s December 2023 display at Cape Heritage Hotel.

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]]> Episode 101 - Nzube Ufodike, British Entrepreneur, Investor, and Advisor Episode 101 - Nzube Ufodike, British Entrepreneur, Investor, and Advisor Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 GMT 41:10 678f04ad5c9549fc00347b13 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-101-nzube-ufodike-british-entrepreneur-investor-and- 678f04ad5c9549fc00347b13 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-101-nzube-ufodike-british-entrepreneur-investor-and- full 4 101 Nzube Ufodike is a British entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us. Nzube is a co-founder of Amoo Angels, a UK-based angel network. He's a board member and advisor to early and growth-stage businesses in the UK and emerging markets. Nzube is also a fundraising coach / entrepreneur-in-residence for other accelerator programmes. He's a trustee at The Africa Centre, a chair at the BCS Foundation, IoD Emerging NEDs Special Interest Group, and is on the board at Queen Mary University of London.

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]]> Nzube Ufodike is a British entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us. Nzube is a co-founder of Amoo Angels, a UK-based angel network. He's a board member and advisor to early and growth-stage businesses in the UK and emerging markets. Nzube is also a fundraising coach / entrepreneur-in-residence for other accelerator programmes. He's a trustee at The Africa Centre, a chair at the BCS Foundation, IoD Emerging NEDs Special Interest Group, and is on the board at Queen Mary University of London.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 100 - Niki Lopez, Afro-Latina Founder of What's Your Elephant™]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:34:58 GMT 47:33 677deda53888e2bd7efa9abd true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-100-niki-lopez-afro-latina-founder-of-whats-your-ele 677deda53888e2bd7efa9abd 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-100-niki-lopez-afro-latina-founder-of-whats-your-ele full 4 100 Niki Lopez is an Afro-Latina interdisciplinary visual artist, curator, and social practitioner. She is the founder of What’s Your Elephant™, a “…charitable arts and educational organisation dedicated to catalysing awareness and fostering vital dialogue around under-addressed topics.” Niki is a renaissance person, doing her part to make the world more inclusive, honest, and colourful.

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]]> Niki Lopez is an Afro-Latina interdisciplinary visual artist, curator, and social practitioner. She is the founder of What’s Your Elephant™, a “…charitable arts and educational organisation dedicated to catalysing awareness and fostering vital dialogue around under-addressed topics.” Niki is a renaissance person, doing her part to make the world more inclusive, honest, and colourful.

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]]> Episode 99 - Brad Walrond, American Poet, Author, and Conceptual Artist Episode 99 - Brad Walrond, American Poet, Author, and Conceptual Artist Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT 40:32 67629c17e33879c628bc6d93 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-99-brad-walrond-american-poet-author-and-conceptual- 67629c17e33879c628bc6d93 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-99-brad-walrond-american-poet-author-and-conceptual- full 4 99 Brad Walrond is an American poet, author, activist, and conceptual artist. Every Where Alien is his first collection of poems published by Moore Black Press, affiliated with Amistad/HarperCollins Publishers. Brad’s poems have been published in The Atlantic, Academy of American Poets, African Voices magazine, About Place Journal, and other publications. He’s collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Camille A. Brown & Dancers. Brad’s first recording is the single Underneath the Metal, on the 1997 spoken word compilation album ‘Eargasms: Crucial Poetics Vol. 1’.

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]]> Brad Walrond is an American poet, author, activist, and conceptual artist. Every Where Alien is his first collection of poems published by Moore Black Press, affiliated with Amistad/HarperCollins Publishers. Brad’s poems have been published in The Atlantic, Academy of American Poets, African Voices magazine, About Place Journal, and other publications. He’s collaborated with artists like Erykah Badu and Camille A. Brown & Dancers. Brad’s first recording is the single Underneath the Metal, on the 1997 spoken word compilation album ‘Eargasms: Crucial Poetics Vol. 1’.

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]]> Episode 98 - Lyndon K. Gill, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin Episode 98 - Lyndon K. Gill, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Austin Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:37 GMT 53:28 674f62805e1cc0fabe2cee80 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-98-lyndon-k-gill-associate-professor-at-the-universi 674f62805e1cc0fabe2cee80 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-98-lyndon-k-gill-associate-professor-at-the-universi full 4 98 Lyndon K. Gill is an Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Thank you to Episode 83’s Ajamu X for connecting us. Lyndon’s interests include queer aesthetics in the African Diaspora, the erotic, LGBT art and activism in Caribbean cultures, African-based spiritual traditions in the Americas, subjectivity, and community building. In 2018, Lyndon published Erotic Islands: Art and Activism in the Queer Caribbean. With a focus on the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the book details how queer histories in the Caribbean have influenced Carnival and calypso.

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]]> Lyndon K. Gill is an Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Thank you to Episode 83’s Ajamu X for connecting us. Lyndon’s interests include queer aesthetics in the African Diaspora, the erotic, LGBT art and activism in Caribbean cultures, African-based spiritual traditions in the Americas, subjectivity, and community building. In 2018, Lyndon published Erotic Islands: Art and Activism in the Queer Caribbean. With a focus on the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the book details how queer histories in the Caribbean have influenced Carnival and calypso.

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]]> Episode 97 - Alle Eriksson, Swedish Publisher at Nypon och Vilja förlag Episode 97 - Alle Eriksson, Swedish Publisher at Nypon och Vilja förlag Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:45 GMT 39:17 67391bb484d1e023f76e08a5 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-97-alle-eriksson-swedish-publisher-at-nypon-och-vilj 67391bb484d1e023f76e08a5 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-97-alle-eriksson-swedish-publisher-at-nypon-och-vilj full 4 97 Alle Eriksson is a Swedish publisher at Nypon och Vilja förlag. Alle’s credentials include owning a bookstore and publishing company and being a librarian for the city of Stockholm. They were also part of starting an LGBT+ youth space in Stockholm. In early 2024, Alle was on the Nordic Council’s Youth Literature Prize committee. It’s an award for works of fiction written in the Nordic languages of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese. Intersectionality has been an important component throughout Alle’s professional career.

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]]> Alle Eriksson is a Swedish publisher at Nypon och Vilja förlag. Alle’s credentials include owning a bookstore and publishing company and being a librarian for the city of Stockholm. They were also part of starting an LGBT+ youth space in Stockholm. In early 2024, Alle was on the Nordic Council’s Youth Literature Prize committee. It’s an award for works of fiction written in the Nordic languages of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese. Intersectionality has been an important component throughout Alle’s professional career.

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]]> Episode 96 - Eric Yassine, British-based Ivorian Director of Yassine Consulting Limited Episode 96 - Eric Yassine, British-based Ivorian Director of Yassine Consulting Limited Wed, 06 Nov 2024 04:00:52 GMT 41:33 6726840da559f03030d77fde true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-96-eric-yassine-british-based-ivorian-director-of-ya 6726840da559f03030d77fde 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-96-eric-yassine-british-based-ivorian-director-of-ya full 4 96 Eric Yassine is the British-based Ivorian director of Yassine Consulting Limited. With over 10 years of experience analysing operational & financial business processes in different companies across various sectors in Europe, Africa & the Middle East, Eric’s expertise includes Internal Control Framework (COSO) & Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) implementation, documentation & testing of controls. Eric and I met in December 2022 at a Black Men’s professional networking event in London organised by Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa.

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]]> Eric Yassine is the British-based Ivorian director of Yassine Consulting Limited. With over 10 years of experience analysing operational & financial business processes in different companies across various sectors in Europe, Africa & the Middle East, Eric’s expertise includes Internal Control Framework (COSO) & Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) implementation, documentation & testing of controls. Eric and I met in December 2022 at a Black Men’s professional networking event in London organised by Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa.

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]]> Episode 95 - Topher Campbell, British Filmmaker, Artist, and Writer Episode 95 - Topher Campbell, British Filmmaker, Artist, and Writer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:05:34 GMT 33:54 670b901349737992467a79a9 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-95-topher-campbell-british-filmmaker-artist-and-writ 670b901349737992467a79a9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-95-topher-campbell-british-filmmaker-artist-and-writ full 4 95 Topher Campbell is a British filmmaker, artist, and writer whose career spans film, theatre, education, and consultancy. Much of his work centres on sexuality, masculinity, race, human rights, and climate change. Some of Topher’s works include his 1995 film, The Homecoming: A Short Film About Ajamu. Topher and Ajamu X are the founders of rukus! Federation Limited, a Black LGBT cultural archive comprising collected diaries, letters, magazines, and other black British queer media. Topher’s other projects include 2018’s short film, FETISH, the 2022 documentary, Moments That Shaped: Queer Black Britain and his installation at London’s Tate Modern.

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]]> Topher Campbell is a British filmmaker, artist, and writer whose career spans film, theatre, education, and consultancy. Much of his work centres on sexuality, masculinity, race, human rights, and climate change. Some of Topher’s works include his 1995 film, The Homecoming: A Short Film About Ajamu. Topher and Ajamu X are the founders of rukus! Federation Limited, a Black LGBT cultural archive comprising collected diaries, letters, magazines, and other black British queer media. Topher’s other projects include 2018’s short film, FETISH, the 2022 documentary, Moments That Shaped: Queer Black Britain and his installation at London’s Tate Modern.

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]]> Episode 94 - JAKE Small, American Researcher, Keynote Speaker, Non-Profit Leader, and Poet Episode 94 - JAKE Small, American Researcher, Keynote Speaker, Non-Profit Leader, and Poet Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:00:56 GMT 52:17 67043737aa9d704b1e8c0f89 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-94-jake-small-american-researcher-keynote-speaker-no 67043737aa9d704b1e8c0f89 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-94-jake-small-american-researcher-keynote-speaker-no full 4 94 JAKE Small is an American researcher, non-profit leader, advocate, keynote speaker, DEI workshop facilitator, and poet. JAKE supports professionals at every level of seniority and companies across every industry. He’s also about advancing the education equity of Black boys in the United States. In May 2024, JAKE published his collection of poems titled FOR EVERY BLACK BOY. I didn’t just read the collection; I absorbed it. JAKE shares about his professional journey, and how he uses his credentials and experiences to embrace who he is and encourage others.

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]]> JAKE Small is an American researcher, non-profit leader, advocate, keynote speaker, DEI workshop facilitator, and poet. JAKE supports professionals at every level of seniority and companies across every industry. He’s also about advancing the education equity of Black boys in the United States. In May 2024, JAKE published his collection of poems titled FOR EVERY BLACK BOY. I didn’t just read the collection; I absorbed it. JAKE shares about his professional journey, and how he uses his credentials and experiences to embrace who he is and encourage others.

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]]> Episode 93 - George M. Johnson, American Emmy-nomimated and New York Times Bestselling Author Episode 93 - George M. Johnson, American Emmy-nomimated and New York Times Bestselling Author Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:20 GMT 36:54 66fc3088687515ec94efaf6d true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-93-george-m-johnson-american-emmy-nomimated-and-new- 66fc3088687515ec94efaf6d 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-93-george-m-johnson-american-emmy-nomimated-and-new- full 4 93 George M. Johnson is an American Emmy-nominated, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and activist known for 2021’s We Are Not Broken and 2020’s bestselling memoir manifesto All Boys Aren’t Blue. Their new book is titled, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known.

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]]> George M. Johnson is an American Emmy-nominated, award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and activist known for 2021’s We Are Not Broken and 2020’s bestselling memoir manifesto All Boys Aren’t Blue. Their new book is titled, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known.

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]]> Episode 92 - On The Panel Series with Prince Beasley, Kaecy, and Edward D. Lathan IV Episode 92 - On The Panel Series with Prince Beasley, Kaecy, and Edward D. Lathan IV Wed, 25 Sep 2024 04:00:49 GMT 45:40 66f334bcec3521a27c4ca454 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-92-on-the-panel-series-with-prince-beasley-kaecy-and 66f334bcec3521a27c4ca454 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-92-on-the-panel-series-with-prince-beasley-kaecy-and full 4 92 The bimonthly On The Panel series is back with the topic, “Black Queer Citizens in the Workplace”. Thank you to Episode 8’s Prince Beasley (United States), Episode 28’s Edward D. Lathan IV (United States), and Episode 50’s Kaecy (South Africa) for sharing their insights on what being an out Black queer citizen in the workplace means to them.

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]]> The bimonthly On The Panel series is back with the topic, “Black Queer Citizens in the Workplace”. Thank you to Episode 8’s Prince Beasley (United States), Episode 28’s Edward D. Lathan IV (United States), and Episode 50’s Kaecy (South Africa) for sharing their insights on what being an out Black queer citizen in the workplace means to them.

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]]> Episode 91 - Mike Henderson, American Founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel Episode 91 - Mike Henderson, American Founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:58 GMT 35:51 66e09a056a253561ef99def9 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-91-mike-henderson-american-founder-and-ceo-of-bag-tr 66e09a056a253561ef99def9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-91-mike-henderson-american-founder-and-ceo-of-bag-tr full 4 91 Mike Henderson is the American founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel, “a premier group travel consulting firm specialising in crafting immersive and transformative travel experiences.” In 2022, it was selected by New World Report 2022 Awards as Best Emerging Travel Agency - California. With over 20 years of expertise in the travel industry, and a background in urban planning, Mike is dedicated to helping travellers explore the world in meaningful ways. 

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]]> Mike Henderson is the American founder and CEO of B.A.G. Travel, “a premier group travel consulting firm specialising in crafting immersive and transformative travel experiences.” In 2022, it was selected by New World Report 2022 Awards as Best Emerging Travel Agency - California. With over 20 years of expertise in the travel industry, and a background in urban planning, Mike is dedicated to helping travellers explore the world in meaningful ways. 

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]]> Episode 90 - Steven Kabuye, Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist Episode 90 - Steven Kabuye, Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:11 GMT 42:03 66ccecb38320d10e6be101f9 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-90-steven-kabuye-canadian-based-ugandan-lgbtq-activi 66ccecb38320d10e6be101f9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-90-steven-kabuye-canadian-based-ugandan-lgbtq-activi full 4 90 Steven Kabuye is a Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist. Thank you to Episode 61’s Russell Brooks for connecting us. Steven is the Executive Director of Coloured Voices Media Foundation, a youth-led organisation advocating for and promoting the human rights, health, and socioeconomic well-being of LGBTQ+ citizens. He's also the recipient of the 2024 Troy Perry Medal of Pride, an award honouring “fearless LGBTQ+ young people & community leaders who are making an impact through social & spiritual activism.”

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]]> Steven Kabuye is a Canadian-based Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist. Thank you to Episode 61’s Russell Brooks for connecting us. Steven is the Executive Director of Coloured Voices Media Foundation, a youth-led organisation advocating for and promoting the human rights, health, and socioeconomic well-being of LGBTQ+ citizens. He's also the recipient of the 2024 Troy Perry Medal of Pride, an award honouring “fearless LGBTQ+ young people & community leaders who are making an impact through social & spiritual activism.”

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]]> Episode 89 - Paul Jerome, Haitian-American Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer Episode 89 - Paul Jerome, Haitian-American Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:35 GMT 39:04 66bb43e4f2af86b9e87bfbac true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-89-paul-jerome-haitian-american-actor-writer-directo 66bb43e4f2af86b9e87bfbac 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-89-paul-jerome-haitian-american-actor-writer-directo full 4 89 Paul Jerome is a Haitian-American actor, writer, director, and producer, whose career spans theatre, television, and film. As an actor, his credits include roles in ABC's Sister, Sister, The Drew Carey Show, and Spin City. He's also been on FOX's 9-1-1 and Boston Public, BET's Twenties, and The DL Chronicles. The gay-themed LOGO series created by filmmakers Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossfield. As a writer and producer, Paul has worked on shows like The Big Dick Mike Show and B-Boy Bear. One of his more recent projects includes the film, Maxie.

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]]> Paul Jerome is a Haitian-American actor, writer, director, and producer, whose career spans theatre, television, and film. As an actor, his credits include roles in ABC's Sister, Sister, The Drew Carey Show, and Spin City. He's also been on FOX's 9-1-1 and Boston Public, BET's Twenties, and The DL Chronicles. The gay-themed LOGO series created by filmmakers Quincy LeNear and Deondray Gossfield. As a writer and producer, Paul has worked on shows like The Big Dick Mike Show and B-Boy Bear. One of his more recent projects includes the film, Maxie.

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]]> Episode 88 - Zarah Hilliard, American Surrogate for SurrogateFirst Episode 88 - Zarah Hilliard, American Surrogate for SurrogateFirst Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:00:33 GMT 32:58 66a9493abeb76fc5ebfcdf9c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-88-zarah-hilliard-american-surrogate-for-surrogatefi 66a9493abeb76fc5ebfcdf9c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-88-zarah-hilliard-american-surrogate-for-surrogatefi full 4 88 Zarah Hilliard is an American surrogate for SurrogateFirst, a team made up of surrogates and potential parents in ten U.S. states and Asia. Their mission is to make “…the surrogacy journey as smooth, safe and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.” Since she was young, Zarah has searched for ways to positively impact others. She is enrolled at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to become a labour and delivery nurse. Zarah has been on one surrogacy journey and is preparing for a second one. She’s someone committed to blessing others with the miracle of joy and life.

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]]> Zarah Hilliard is an American surrogate for SurrogateFirst, a team made up of surrogates and potential parents in ten U.S. states and Asia. Their mission is to make “…the surrogacy journey as smooth, safe and stress-free as possible for everyone involved.” Since she was young, Zarah has searched for ways to positively impact others. She is enrolled at Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to become a labour and delivery nurse. Zarah has been on one surrogacy journey and is preparing for a second one. She’s someone committed to blessing others with the miracle of joy and life.

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]]> Episode 87 - Dr. Maurice Franklin, American CEO and President of Franklin Management Consulting Episode 87 - Dr. Maurice Franklin, American CEO and President of Franklin Management Consulting Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:13 GMT 46:10 66958db117c4d5c7eef8da8c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-87-dr-maurice-franklin-american-ceo-and-president-of 66958db117c4d5c7eef8da8c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-87-dr-maurice-franklin-american-ceo-and-president-of full 4 87 Dr. Maurice Franklin is a Public Policy and Public Administration Adjunct Professor California State University, Northridge, and CEO and President of Franklin Management Consulting, lecturing and consulting on organisational sustainability and organisational development strategies throughout the United States. His career includes senior management roles within legacy African American non-profit organisations like Manhattan’s Community Board 10, the Second Vice-President of the Harlem Hospital Community Advisory Board, a Board member of the Prince Hall Medical Foundation, and the Chair of Health and Wellness for the founding Chapter of One Hundred Black Men in Harlem. He’s also a community advisor to the City University of New York, Graduate Center's Harlem Strong Community Mental Health Project. Dr. Franklin attributes his activism and social justice commitments to the influences of his mother, James Baldwin, Reverend Jessie Jackson, and Marcus Garvey.

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]]> Dr. Maurice Franklin is a Public Policy and Public Administration Adjunct Professor California State University, Northridge, and CEO and President of Franklin Management Consulting, lecturing and consulting on organisational sustainability and organisational development strategies throughout the United States. His career includes senior management roles within legacy African American non-profit organisations like Manhattan’s Community Board 10, the Second Vice-President of the Harlem Hospital Community Advisory Board, a Board member of the Prince Hall Medical Foundation, and the Chair of Health and Wellness for the founding Chapter of One Hundred Black Men in Harlem. He’s also a community advisor to the City University of New York, Graduate Center's Harlem Strong Community Mental Health Project. Dr. Franklin attributes his activism and social justice commitments to the influences of his mother, James Baldwin, Reverend Jessie Jackson, and Marcus Garvey.

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]]> Episode 86 - On The Panel Series with Byron Adu, Lennox Benson, and George Kachimanga Episode 86 - On The Panel Series with Byron Adu, Lennox Benson, and George Kachimanga Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:34 GMT 40:40 6684413de091a56d496caaa7 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-86-on-the-panel-series-with-byron-adu-lennox-benson- 6684413de091a56d496caaa7 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-86-on-the-panel-series-with-byron-adu-lennox-benson- full 4 86 Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's bimonthly On The Panel series returns with the topic, “What Does Pride Mean to Me?” Thank you to Episode 63’s Byron Adu (Australia), Episode 12’s Lennox Benson (UK), and Episode 57’s George Kachimanga (Malawi) for returning and sharing their insights on what being an out Black queer citizen means to them.

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]]> Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's bimonthly On The Panel series returns with the topic, “What Does Pride Mean to Me?” Thank you to Episode 63’s Byron Adu (Australia), Episode 12’s Lennox Benson (UK), and Episode 57’s George Kachimanga (Malawi) for returning and sharing their insights on what being an out Black queer citizen means to them.

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]]> Episode 85 - My Digital Nomad Journey with Erick Taylor Woodby Episode 85 - My Digital Nomad Journey with Erick Taylor Woodby Wed, 19 Jun 2024 04:00:50 GMT 29:06 66720b195d053f5ca372ede2 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-85-my-digital-nomad-journey-with-erick-taylor-woodby 66720b195d053f5ca372ede2 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-85-my-digital-nomad-journey-with-erick-taylor-woodby full 4 85 This episode debuts the first in the My Digital Nomad Journey series. I share about my life as a Black gay American living abroad since October 2019 as a writer and podcast host and producer. Thank you to all who encourage me to see, celebrate, and embrace who I am. As the creator, host, and producer of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast, I highlight a population often overlooked by mainstream LGBTQ+ and Black media outlets.

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]]> This episode debuts the first in the My Digital Nomad Journey series. I share about my life as a Black gay American living abroad since October 2019 as a writer and podcast host and producer. Thank you to all who encourage me to see, celebrate, and embrace who I am. As the creator, host, and producer of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast, I highlight a population often overlooked by mainstream LGBTQ+ and Black media outlets.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 84 - Rugare Gomo, Australian-based Zimbabwean Keynote Speaker, Life & Business Coach, and Author]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:52:35 GMT 49:44 665f71248ff069001302b842 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-84-rugare-gomo-australian-based-zimbabwean-keynote-s 665f71248ff069001302b842 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-84-rugare-gomo-australian-based-zimbabwean-keynote-s full 4 84 Rugare Gomo is an Australian-based Zimbabwean keynote speaker, life and business coach, and the author of Dreams: Forging My Own Path. Rugare honours and celebrates who he is as a Black gay man and encourages others to do the same. He shares how he lives his life authentically as a son, husband, friend, and motivational entrepreneur.

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]]> Rugare Gomo is an Australian-based Zimbabwean keynote speaker, life and business coach, and the author of Dreams: Forging My Own Path. Rugare honours and celebrates who he is as a Black gay man and encourages others to do the same. He shares how he lives his life authentically as a son, husband, friend, and motivational entrepreneur.

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]]> Episode 83 - Ajamu X, British Photographer, Archivist, Curator, and Sex Activist Episode 83 - Ajamu X, British Photographer, Archivist, Curator, and Sex Activist Wed, 22 May 2024 04:00:16 GMT 46:34 664cb16a2830620012e47c8c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-83-ajamu-x-british-photographer-archivist-curator-an 664cb16a2830620012e47c8c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-83-ajamu-x-british-photographer-archivist-curator-an full 4 83 Ajamu X is a British international fine arts photographer, archivist, curator, and sex activist. His work explores same-sex desire and the Black male body. Ajamu's exhibitions have been shown in museums, galleries, and alternative spaces in Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and other countries. He takes ownership of Black queer sexuality, using his camera to showcase our wants, needs, and desires.

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]]> Ajamu X is a British international fine arts photographer, archivist, curator, and sex activist. His work explores same-sex desire and the Black male body. Ajamu's exhibitions have been shown in museums, galleries, and alternative spaces in Brazil, Canada, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and other countries. He takes ownership of Black queer sexuality, using his camera to showcase our wants, needs, and desires.

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]]> Episode 82 - Charles Reese, American Actor, Writer, Producer, and Public Speaker Episode 82 - Charles Reese, American Actor, Writer, Producer, and Public Speaker Wed, 08 May 2024 02:44:17 GMT 45:33 663a75a5bd14b600121003ea true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-82-charles-reese-american-actor-writer-producer-and- 663a75a5bd14b600121003ea 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-82-charles-reese-american-actor-writer-producer-and- full 4 82 Charles Reese is an American actor, writer, producer, public speaker, and the founder of Teeth and Eyes Communications, LLC. Thank you to Frederick Johnson for connecting us. One of Charles’ most critically acclaimed roles is as American writer, playwright, and activist James Baldwin in the Off-Broadway production of James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire.Through his advocacy and promotion of James Baldwin and his works, Charles earned the 2021 Medal of Honour Recipient from In The Meantime, a Los Angeles-based organisation that enriches, empowers, and extends the lives of intergenerational Black men.

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]]> Charles Reese is an American actor, writer, producer, public speaker, and the founder of Teeth and Eyes Communications, LLC. Thank you to Frederick Johnson for connecting us. One of Charles’ most critically acclaimed roles is as American writer, playwright, and activist James Baldwin in the Off-Broadway production of James Baldwin: A Soul on Fire.Through his advocacy and promotion of James Baldwin and his works, Charles earned the 2021 Medal of Honour Recipient from In The Meantime, a Los Angeles-based organisation that enriches, empowers, and extends the lives of intergenerational Black men.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 81 - Season 4 Premieres with the "On The Panel" Bimonthly Series]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:32 GMT 49:04 662827d933dbf400128cc448 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-81-season-4-premieres-with-the-on-the-panel-bimonthl 662827d933dbf400128cc448 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-81-season-4-premieres-with-the-on-the-panel-bimonthl full 4 81 Season 4 debuts with Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's first episode of the new bimonthly On The Panel series. Where guests return to join me and sometimes others to share their insights and experiences on various topics. For this discussion, I’m joined by Episode 63’s Byron Adu from Australia, Episode 12’s Lennox Benson from the UK, and Ep. 57’s George Kachimanga from Malawi.

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]]> Season 4 debuts with Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's first episode of the new bimonthly On The Panel series. Where guests return to join me and sometimes others to share their insights and experiences on various topics. For this discussion, I’m joined by Episode 63’s Byron Adu from Australia, Episode 12’s Lennox Benson from the UK, and Ep. 57’s George Kachimanga from Malawi.

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]]> REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:58:34 GMT 50:58 66162a8a00bf930016ddde35 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-replay-pride-in-being-a-black-gay-american-writer-an 66162a8a00bf930016ddde35 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-replay-pride-in-being-a-black-gay-american-writer-an full 3 80 (Original Air Date: 21 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad.

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]]> (Original Air Date: 21 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad.

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]]> Episode 79 - Andrew Michél Thomas, German-Based Canadian Researcher and Scholar Episode 79 - Andrew Michél Thomas, German-Based Canadian Researcher and Scholar Wed, 27 Mar 2024 05:00:05 GMT 35:57 6603242a0e9b740016e677c7 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-79-andrew-michel-thomas-german-based-canadian-resear 6603242a0e9b740016e677c7 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-79-andrew-michel-thomas-german-based-canadian-resear full 3 79 Andrew Michél Thomas is a German-based Afro-Jamaican-Haitian-Canadian researcher and English-language teacher and intercultural trainer. His work centers on queer men and persons in Afro-diaspora communities in Germany and Europe, with a focus on the city of Berlin. This includes how “…mutuality of place, identity, and self shape belonging, inclusion, place bond, or attachment to a place…”

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]]> Andrew Michél Thomas is a German-based Afro-Jamaican-Haitian-Canadian researcher and English-language teacher and intercultural trainer. His work centers on queer men and persons in Afro-diaspora communities in Germany and Europe, with a focus on the city of Berlin. This includes how “…mutuality of place, identity, and self shape belonging, inclusion, place bond, or attachment to a place…”

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]]> Episode 78 - Phineas Newborn III, American Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Producer Episode 78 - Phineas Newborn III, American Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Producer Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:00:32 GMT 50:06 65f0c81fedbd6100168cc9ab true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-78-phineas-newborn-iii-american-actor-dancer-choreog 65f0c81fedbd6100168cc9ab 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-78-phineas-newborn-iii-american-actor-dancer-choreog full 3 78 Phineas Newborn III is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and producer whose career highlights include the 1984 breakdancing-themed film Breakin’ and the Broadway musicals Cats, Ragtime, and Aida. He's also been featured in films Girls Just Want to Have Fun and the television series Fame. As a dance instructor, he's taught in Germany, France, England, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Phineas has choreographed and performed with Gladys Knight, James Brown, Prince, Jasmine Guy, Paula Abdul, Seal, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us.

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]]> Phineas Newborn III is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and producer whose career highlights include the 1984 breakdancing-themed film Breakin’ and the Broadway musicals Cats, Ragtime, and Aida. He's also been featured in films Girls Just Want to Have Fun and the television series Fame. As a dance instructor, he's taught in Germany, France, England, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Phineas has choreographed and performed with Gladys Knight, James Brown, Prince, Jasmine Guy, Paula Abdul, Seal, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us.

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]]> Episode 77 - Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver, Founder and Chief Physician of Resolve MD and RMD Proud Episode 77 - Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver, Founder and Chief Physician of Resolve MD and RMD Proud Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:54 GMT 46:50 65de46c2ecfa570017720b11 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-77-dr-julius-j-johnson-weaver-founder-and-chief-phys 65de46c2ecfa570017720b11 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-77-dr-julius-j-johnson-weaver-founder-and-chief-phys full 3 77 Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver is the founder and chief physician of Resolve MD, a primary care medical practice. Led by Dr. Johnson-Weaver, a transgender, non-binary physician, RMD Proud is Resolve MD's gender-affirming care program that provides gender-affirming hormonal treatment for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. Dr. Johnson-Weaver is a medical professional and community member outspoken against racism, sexism, homophobia, and negativity against transgender and gender-diverse people.

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]]> Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver is the founder and chief physician of Resolve MD, a primary care medical practice. Led by Dr. Johnson-Weaver, a transgender, non-binary physician, RMD Proud is Resolve MD's gender-affirming care program that provides gender-affirming hormonal treatment for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. Dr. Johnson-Weaver is a medical professional and community member outspoken against racism, sexism, homophobia, and negativity against transgender and gender-diverse people.

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]]> Episode 76 - Dennis L. Carney, British Therapist, Facilitator, Activist, and Founder of Black Connection Episode 76 - Dennis L. Carney, British Therapist, Facilitator, Activist, and Founder of Black Connection Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:31 GMT 47:06 65cbcae1e2c79200168b9521 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-76-dennis-l-carney-british-therapist-facilitator-act 65cbcae1e2c79200168b9521 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-76-dennis-l-carney-british-therapist-facilitator-act full 3 76 Dennis L. Carney is a British therapist, facilitator, and activist with over 25 years of experience developing and facilitating a diverse range of courses exploring themes around sexual and mental health, identity, equality, diversity & inclusion. He's the founder and chair of Black Connection, a UK-wide social network for Black queer men over 50. Additionally, Dennis is an advisory board member for EBANMAN, a publication showcasing the professional lifestyles of mature Black queer men within business, travel, and arts & entertainment.

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]]> Dennis L. Carney is a British therapist, facilitator, and activist with over 25 years of experience developing and facilitating a diverse range of courses exploring themes around sexual and mental health, identity, equality, diversity & inclusion. He's the founder and chair of Black Connection, a UK-wide social network for Black queer men over 50. Additionally, Dennis is an advisory board member for EBANMAN, a publication showcasing the professional lifestyles of mature Black queer men within business, travel, and arts & entertainment.

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]]> Episode 75 - Pax Ahimsa Gethen, American Transgender Vegan Pacifist, Blogger, and Wikipedia Volunteer Editor Episode 75 - Pax Ahimsa Gethen, American Transgender Vegan Pacifist, Blogger, and Wikipedia Volunteer Editor Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:21 GMT 40:05 65b6d3b53c22bb0017d7a4be true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-75-pax-ahimsa 65b6d3b53c22bb0017d7a4be 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-75-pax-ahimsa full 3 75 Pax Ahimsa Gethen is an American transgender vegan atheist, pacifist, blogger, photographer, and Wikipedia volunteer editor. In August 2023, Pax was awarded Wikipedia’s 2023 Media Contributor of the Year. Through their blog site, funcrunch.org, Pax is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, highlighting transgender and Black social justice causes and cultural milestones. 

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]]> Pax Ahimsa Gethen is an American transgender vegan atheist, pacifist, blogger, photographer, and Wikipedia volunteer editor. In August 2023, Pax was awarded Wikipedia’s 2023 Media Contributor of the Year. Through their blog site, funcrunch.org, Pax is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, highlighting transgender and Black social justice causes and cultural milestones. 

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]]> Episode 74 - Marc Thompson, British Director of The Love Tank and Co-Founder of PrEPster Episode 74 - Marc Thompson, British Director of The Love Tank and Co-Founder of PrEPster Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:08 GMT 41:14 65a6f52fe73ddf0017282069 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-74-marc-thompson-british-director-of-the-the-love-ta 65a6f52fe73ddf0017282069 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-74-marc-thompson-british-director-of-the-the-love-ta full 3 74 With over 30 years of activism, Marc Thompson is one of Britain’s leading HIV and Black queer men’s health campaigners. He's the Director of The Love Tank and co-founder of PrEPster, which “seeks to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond.” Marc has co-founded other organizations like BlkOutUK and Black and Gay Back in the Day.

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]]> With over 30 years of activism, Marc Thompson is one of Britain’s leading HIV and Black queer men’s health campaigners. He's the Director of The Love Tank and co-founder of PrEPster, which “seeks to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond.” Marc has co-founded other organizations like BlkOutUK and Black and Gay Back in the Day.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 73 - Ruele Okeyo, Kenyan Activist and Director of Kenneth and Jacob's House]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:00:51 GMT 33:07 6594711b686e750017de299c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-73-ruele-okeyo-kenyan-activist-and-director-of-kenne 6594711b686e750017de299c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-73-ruele-okeyo-kenyan-activist-and-director-of-kenne full 3 73 Ruele Okeyo is a Kenyan human rights defender, HIV champion, and the U=U ambassador in Kenya for the African Forum. U=U stands for Undectable mean Untransmittable. Ruele is the Director of Kenneth and Jacob's House, an organization offering “temporary transitional housing and care, safety and protection, psychosocial support, advocacy, and social life skills for LGBTQ runaways and homeless youth in Kenya.” He's also the creator and host of the podcast, Sex-Ed By Ruele-ations.

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]]> Ruele Okeyo is a Kenyan human rights defender, HIV champion, and the U=U ambassador in Kenya for the African Forum. U=U stands for Undectable mean Untransmittable. Ruele is the Director of Kenneth and Jacob's House, an organization offering “temporary transitional housing and care, safety and protection, psychosocial support, advocacy, and social life skills for LGBTQ runaways and homeless youth in Kenya.” He's also the creator and host of the podcast, Sex-Ed By Ruele-ations.

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]]> Episode 72 - Krylios, Jamaican Author, Playwright, Performer, and Producer Episode 72 - Krylios, Jamaican Author, Playwright, Performer, and Producer Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:55:08 GMT 46:25 6582c80d2157ce0016546808 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-72-krylios-jamaican-author-playwright-performer-and- 6582c80d2157ce0016546808 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-72-krylios-jamaican-author-playwright-performer-and- full 3 72 Krylios is a Jamaican author, playwright, and emcee, moderator, and producer for Team Rayceen Productions. He's also the founder and creative director itsKrylios Kreations. Krylios is the author of the 2022 anthology, Fears, Fantasies and Freedom, which “…explores power, passion, perseverance, love, loss, laughter, magic, mayhem, madness, and what it truly means to find your freedom.” He joins me to share his journey as a Black queer creative professional.

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]]> Krylios is a Jamaican author, playwright, and emcee, moderator, and producer for Team Rayceen Productions. He's also the founder and creative director itsKrylios Kreations. Krylios is the author of the 2022 anthology, Fears, Fantasies and Freedom, which “…explores power, passion, perseverance, love, loss, laughter, magic, mayhem, madness, and what it truly means to find your freedom.” He joins me to share his journey as a Black queer creative professional.

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]]> Episode 71 - Chris Caldwell, American Digital Nomad and Co-Founder of Obsidian Wine Retreats Episode 71 - Chris Caldwell, American Digital Nomad and Co-Founder of Obsidian Wine Retreats Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:05:30 GMT 43:18 656fc8db562dfa0012bd4058 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-71-chris-caldwell-american-digital-nomad-and-co-foun 656fc8db562dfa0012bd4058 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-71-chris-caldwell-american-digital-nomad-and-co-foun full 3 71 Chris Caldwell is an American wine ambassador, global digital nomad, and co-founder of Obsidian Wine Retreats in Cape Town, South Africa. We met in Cape Town during my three-month visit to South Africa. Chris shares about his journey as a Black gay digital nomad and entrepreneur.

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]]> Chris Caldwell is an American wine ambassador, global digital nomad, and co-founder of Obsidian Wine Retreats in Cape Town, South Africa. We met in Cape Town during my three-month visit to South Africa. Chris shares about his journey as a Black gay digital nomad and entrepreneur.

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]]> REPLAY - My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe REPLAY - My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:30:13 GMT 37:55 655ce928a2b452001202d914 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-replay-my-digital-nomad-journey-in-europe 655ce928a2b452001202d914 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-replay-my-digital-nomad-journey-in-europe full 3 70 Recorded in October 2022 in Bath, England, My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe (originally Ep. 41) is about Erick Taylor Woodby's travels to Swedish cities like Stockholm, Malmö, and Uppsala. And the British locales of Bath, Brighton, Liverpool, London, Southampton, and Winchester.

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]]> Recorded in October 2022 in Bath, England, My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe (originally Ep. 41) is about Erick Taylor Woodby's travels to Swedish cities like Stockholm, Malmö, and Uppsala. And the British locales of Bath, Brighton, Liverpool, London, Southampton, and Winchester.

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]]> Episode 69 - Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish Script Editor, Journalist, and Actor Episode 69 - Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish Script Editor, Journalist, and Actor Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:57:16 GMT 43:23 654a74ea18fa10001247ef30 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-67-palmira-koukkari-mbenga-swedish-script-editor-jou 654a74ea18fa10001247ef30 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-67-palmira-koukkari-mbenga-swedish-script-editor-jou full 3 69 Palmira Koukkari Mbenga is a Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Nexiko who worked on Season 3 of the Netflix series Young Royals. Previously, Palmira was with Sveriges Radio as a correspondent portraying young people's issues around the world.

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]]> Palmira Koukkari Mbenga is a Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Nexiko who worked on Season 3 of the Netflix series Young Royals. Previously, Palmira was with Sveriges Radio as a correspondent portraying young people's issues around the world.

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]]> Episode 68 - Reverend Jide Macaulay, British-Nigerian Anglican Priest Episode 68 - Reverend Jide Macaulay, British-Nigerian Anglican Priest Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:46 GMT 45:49 653864219ee7430012db2a0a true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-68-reverend-jide-macaulay-british-nigerian-anglican- 653864219ee7430012db2a0a 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-68-reverend-jide-macaulay-british-nigerian-anglican- full 3 68 Reverend Jide Macaulay is a British-Nigerian LGBTQ rights activist and ordained Anglican priest with the Church of England. Reverend Jide is also a speaker, author, poet, and founder of the House of Rainbow, a non-governmental organization (NGO) “fostering relationships and creating a safe community for Black, Asian Minority LGBTIQ+ individuals and allies.” Reverend Jide is committed to and passionate about moving the needle forward for LGBTIQ+ citizens to live and celebrate who we are.

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]]> Reverend Jide Macaulay is a British-Nigerian LGBTQ rights activist and ordained Anglican priest with the Church of England. Reverend Jide is also a speaker, author, poet, and founder of the House of Rainbow, a non-governmental organization (NGO) “fostering relationships and creating a safe community for Black, Asian Minority LGBTIQ+ individuals and allies.” Reverend Jide is committed to and passionate about moving the needle forward for LGBTIQ+ citizens to live and celebrate who we are.

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]]> Episode 67 - Reflections on My 3-month Stay in Cape Town, South Africa Episode 67 - Reflections on My 3-month Stay in Cape Town, South Africa Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:04 GMT 46:50 65225f2eb340080011c3aab6 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-67 65225f2eb340080011c3aab6 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-67 full 3 67 I share with Gamal 'G' Turawa about my three-month stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Which included a 4-day visit to Johannesburg. Where I got to meet Kaecy, the podcast's Ep. 55 guest. Thank you to G for suggesting I speak about my experiences, feelings, and takeaways.

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]]> I share with Gamal 'G' Turawa about my three-month stay in Cape Town, South Africa. Which included a 4-day visit to Johannesburg. Where I got to meet Kaecy, the podcast's Ep. 55 guest. Thank you to G for suggesting I speak about my experiences, feelings, and takeaways.

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]]> Episode 66 - Juliany Taveras, American Playwright, Artist, and Facilitator Episode 66 - Juliany Taveras, American Playwright, Artist, and Facilitator Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT 42:39 65138b06c2fc1f0011791fc1 false https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-66-juliany-taveras-american-playwright-artist-and-fa 65138b06c2fc1f0011791fc1 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-66-juliany-taveras-american-playwright-artist-and-fa full 3 66 Juliany Taveras is an American playwright, artist, and facilitator. Their plays include YAELIS, The Anatomy of Light, and the 2023 fall production of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The story is adapted from Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant children’s book of the same name. From Ayití Bohio (Dominican Republic) by way of Lenapehoking (New York City), Juilany's work centers around the lives of the Afro/Indigenous and queer/trans diasporas.

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]]> Juliany Taveras is an American playwright, artist, and facilitator. Their plays include YAELIS, The Anatomy of Light, and the 2023 fall production of Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The story is adapted from Christine Baldacchino and Isabelle Malenfant children’s book of the same name. From Ayití Bohio (Dominican Republic) by way of Lenapehoking (New York City), Juilany's work centers around the lives of the Afro/Indigenous and queer/trans diasporas.

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]]> Episode 65 - Rob Berkeley, British Founder and Managing Editor of BlkOutUK.com Episode 65 - Rob Berkeley, British Founder and Managing Editor of BlkOutUK.com Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:03:33 GMT 36:56 65019f79101321001026fd83 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-65-rob-berkeley-british-founder-and-manager-director 65019f79101321001026fd83 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-65-rob-berkeley-british-founder-and-manager-director full Rob Berkeley is the founder and managing editor at BlkOutUK.com, “a not-for-profit social enterprise run and owned by a volunteer collective of black gay men.” He's also a writer who contributed to the 2014 anthology Black and Gay in the UK. His story is titled The Brotherhood Dilemma. Described as an educationalist with interests in media, creativity, and the arts, Rob has a desire to disrupt power dynamics for the betterment of those on the margins of society.

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]]> Rob Berkeley is the founder and managing editor at BlkOutUK.com, “a not-for-profit social enterprise run and owned by a volunteer collective of black gay men.” He's also a writer who contributed to the 2014 anthology Black and Gay in the UK. His story is titled The Brotherhood Dilemma. Described as an educationalist with interests in media, creativity, and the arts, Rob has a desire to disrupt power dynamics for the betterment of those on the margins of society.

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]]> Episode 64 - Paulo Saka, Swedish Senior Content Programming Manager at Spotify Episode 64 - Paulo Saka, Swedish Senior Content Programming Manager at Spotify Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:14 GMT 39:21 64edfc127b9ac00011ce0219 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/paulo-saka-swedish-senior-content-programming-manager-at-spo 64edfc127b9ac00011ce0219 6282880b98be49001208aae6 paulo-saka-swedish-senior-content-programming-manager-at-spo full 3 64 Paulo Saka is a Swedish senior content programming manager at Spotify. He’s also a writer for Krull Magazine, “a creative digital platform and the preeminent lifestyle publication for black culture in Stockholm, Sweden.” Paulo is a dynamic and engaging individual who shares who he is as a Black queer Swedish professional.

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]]> Paulo Saka is a Swedish senior content programming manager at Spotify. He’s also a writer for Krull Magazine, “a creative digital platform and the preeminent lifestyle publication for black culture in Stockholm, Sweden.” Paulo is a dynamic and engaging individual who shares who he is as a Black queer Swedish professional.

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]]> Episode 63 - Byron Adu, Australian Senior Policy and Project Officer Episode 63 - Byron Adu, Australian Senior Policy and Project Officer Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:00:16 GMT 45:27 64dbe67c00649a0011d0056c false https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-63-byron-adu-australian-senior-policy-and-project-of 64dbe67c00649a0011d0056c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-63-byron-adu-australian-senior-policy-and-project-of full 3 63 Byron Adu is an Australian senior policy and project officer for a governmental agency in Melbourne. Originally from Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, Byron and his sister were contestants on season two of Hunted Australia, a reality television series based on the British series of the same name. He’s also the founder of Every Minority, “a platform to share and showcase the diverse stories and experiences of people in Australia, with a particular focus on LGBTIQ + POC communities.”

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]]> Byron Adu is an Australian senior policy and project officer for a governmental agency in Melbourne. Originally from Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, Byron and his sister were contestants on season two of Hunted Australia, a reality television series based on the British series of the same name. He’s also the founder of Every Minority, “a platform to share and showcase the diverse stories and experiences of people in Australia, with a particular focus on LGBTIQ + POC communities.”

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]]> Episode 62 - Antoine Craigwell, American President and CEO of DBGM, Inc. Episode 62 - Antoine Craigwell, American President and CEO of DBGM, Inc. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:00:29 GMT 34:25 64c95bba73c6c20011b9fa2a true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-62-antoine-craigwell-president-and-ceo-of-dbgm-inc 64c95bba73c6c20011b9fa2a 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-62-antoine-craigwell-president-and-ceo-of-dbgm-inc full 3 62 Antoine Craigwell is the President and CEO of DBGM, Inc., an organization “dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs.” This past June 2023, Mental Health America presented Antoine with the Clifford W. Beers Award, an honor presented annually to an individual who best exemplifies the examples set by MHA founder Clifford W. Beers, to “improve conditions for, and attitudes toward, people living with mental health conditions.”

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]]> Antoine Craigwell is the President and CEO of DBGM, Inc., an organization “dedicated to recognizing, articulating and highlighting LGBTQIA+ Black and people of color in the African Diaspora and their mental health needs.” This past June 2023, Mental Health America presented Antoine with the Clifford W. Beers Award, an honor presented annually to an individual who best exemplifies the examples set by MHA founder Clifford W. Beers, to “improve conditions for, and attitudes toward, people living with mental health conditions.”

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]]> Episode 61 - Russell Brooks, Montréal-based Canadian Crime Novelist Episode 61 - Russell Brooks, Montréal-based Canadian Crime Novelist Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:15:21 GMT 38:23 64b6bbab32d06c0011939209 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-61-russell-brooks-montreal-based-canadian-crime-nove 64b6bbab32d06c0011939209 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-61-russell-brooks-montreal-based-canadian-crime-nove full 3 61 Russell Brooks is a Montréal-based Canadian crime novelist with familial roots in Barbados. And he has the distinction of being my first Canadian guest. Russell is the author of four suspense thrillers which include Pandora’s Succession, Unsavory Delicacies, Chill Run, and The Demeter Code. His most recent is titled Jam Run, Russell’s first Afro-Caribbean LGBTQ-themed crime novel. It's the second in the Eddie Barrow crime novel series.

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]]> Russell Brooks is a Montréal-based Canadian crime novelist with familial roots in Barbados. And he has the distinction of being my first Canadian guest. Russell is the author of four suspense thrillers which include Pandora’s Succession, Unsavory Delicacies, Chill Run, and The Demeter Code. His most recent is titled Jam Run, Russell’s first Afro-Caribbean LGBTQ-themed crime novel. It's the second in the Eddie Barrow crime novel series.

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]]> Episode 60 - John-Paul Zaccarini, British Professor of Performing Arts at Stockholm University Episode 60 - John-Paul Zaccarini, British Professor of Performing Arts at Stockholm University Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:56 GMT 45:32 64a4845a1355cb0011bf1c65 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-60-john-paul-zaccarini-professor-of-performing-arts- 64a4845a1355cb0011bf1c65 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-60-john-paul-zaccarini-professor-of-performing-arts- full 3 60 John-Paul Zaccarini is a British Professor of Performing Arts for Bodily and Vocal Practices at Stockholm University in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Project Leader of FutureBrownSpace. John-Paul is a trained dancer and actor who has directed and choreographed circus and theater productions in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden, working with circuses and choreographed aerial dances for The Royal Variety Performance, The Nobel Prize award ceremonies, and Hermès luxury design house.

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]]> John-Paul Zaccarini is a British Professor of Performing Arts for Bodily and Vocal Practices at Stockholm University in Stockholm, Sweden, and the Project Leader of FutureBrownSpace. John-Paul is a trained dancer and actor who has directed and choreographed circus and theater productions in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden, working with circuses and choreographed aerial dances for The Royal Variety Performance, The Nobel Prize award ceremonies, and Hermès luxury design house.

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]]> Episode 59 - Pride in Being a Black Gay American Writer and Digital Nomad with Erick Taylor Woodby Episode 59 - Pride in Being a Black Gay American Writer and Digital Nomad with Erick Taylor Woodby Wed, 21 Jun 2023 04:00:30 GMT 50:59 6491b236c4a660001124f38e true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-59-pride-in-being-gay-and-black-with-erick-taylor-wo 6491b236c4a660001124f38e 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-59-pride-in-being-gay-and-black-with-erick-taylor-wo full 3 59 Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer and global digital nomad.

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]]> Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer and global digital nomad.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 58 - Ashanti Martinez, Maryland House of Delegates from Prince George's County District 22]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 04:00:52 GMT 36:49 647f9c38cbdfe800111dffab true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-58-ashanti-martinez-maryland-house-of-delegates-from 647f9c38cbdfe800111dffab 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-58-ashanti-martinez-maryland-house-of-delegates-from full 3 58 Ashanti Martinez serves as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the General Assembly from Prince George’s County District 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates. A graduate of Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, D.C., Ashanti, shares about this and more as a Black LGBT politician.

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]]> Ashanti Martinez serves as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the General Assembly from Prince George’s County District 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates. A graduate of Howard University, a historically Black college in Washington, D.C., Ashanti, shares about this and more as a Black LGBT politician.

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]]> Episode 57 - George Kachimanga, Malawian Human Rights Advocate and Programmer Episode 57 - George Kachimanga, Malawian Human Rights Advocate and Programmer Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:06 GMT 39:17 646cfa80b160e00011e73239 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-57-george-kachimanga-malawian-human-rights-advocate- 646cfa80b160e00011e73239 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-57-george-kachimanga-malawian-human-rights-advocate- full 3 57 George Kachimanga is a Malawian human rights advocate and programmer. I was connected to George by Victor Chikalogwe, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Episode 2 guest. George shares about his career, his advocacy with organizations like Nyasa Rainbow Alliance, and his love of travel.

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]]> George Kachimanga is a Malawian human rights advocate and programmer. I was connected to George by Victor Chikalogwe, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Episode 2 guest. George shares about his career, his advocacy with organizations like Nyasa Rainbow Alliance, and his love of travel.

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]]> Episode 56 - Sampson McCormick, American Stand-up Comedian, Screenwriter and Film Producer Episode 56 - Sampson McCormick, American Stand-up Comedian, Screenwriter and Film Producer Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT 50:20 645ac647fd49820011c1ad55 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-56-sampson-mccormick-american-stand-up-comedian-scre 645ac647fd49820011c1ad55 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-56-sampson-mccormick-american-stand-up-comedian-scre full 3 56 Sampson McCormick is an American stand-up comedian, writer, screenwriter, film producer, and activist. Through comedy, writing, directing, producing, and his YouTube channel that features the Profiles on Black Gay Love series, Sampson encourages conversations centred around Black gay male life and sexuality. As a gifted and insightful comedian, Sampson has shown throughout his over 20-year career he can excel alongside his straight and non-black contemporaries.

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]]> Sampson McCormick is an American stand-up comedian, writer, screenwriter, film producer, and activist. Through comedy, writing, directing, producing, and his YouTube channel that features the Profiles on Black Gay Love series, Sampson encourages conversations centred around Black gay male life and sexuality. As a gifted and insightful comedian, Sampson has shown throughout his over 20-year career he can excel alongside his straight and non-black contemporaries.

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]]> Episode 55 - Kaecy, South African Singer-Songwriter and Recording Artist Episode 55 - Kaecy, South African Singer-Songwriter and Recording Artist Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:53 GMT 40:05 64480048c04e270011893f7c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-55-kaecy-south-african-singer-songwriter-and-recordi 64480048c04e270011893f7c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-55-kaecy-south-african-singer-songwriter-and-recordi full 3 55 Season 3 debuts with Kaecy, a South African singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Performing since childhood, Kaecy has worked with such artists as Bongi & Collin, TheHasanGreen, and Letang Phumelela. Ditoro was the 1st single from Kaecy’s 2017 debut release titled So Beautiful. And he is a featured singer on the 2022 album We Too Are Called.

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]]> Season 3 debuts with Kaecy, a South African singer-songwriter, performer, and recording artist. Performing since childhood, Kaecy has worked with such artists as Bongi & Collin, TheHasanGreen, and Letang Phumelela. Ditoro was the 1st single from Kaecy’s 2017 debut release titled So Beautiful. And he is a featured singer on the 2022 album We Too Are Called.

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]]> Episode 54 - Jarrod D. King, American Author and National Speaker Episode 54 - Jarrod D. King, American Author and National Speaker Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:00:36 GMT 45:05 6435bf3f960db80011428bab true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-54-jarrod-d-king-american 6435bf3f960db80011428bab 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-54-jarrod-d-king-american full 2 54 Jarrod D. King is a Philadelphia-based American author, national speaker, and co-host of the BoyFriends podcast. Jarrod and his co-hosts share their insights and experiences in relation to friendships and dating. With a focus on creating LGBT characters of color, Jarrod is the author of the 2016 sci-fi fantasy novel titled Pangaea: Unsettled Land, and the 2020 novel The Auctorati.

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]]> Jarrod D. King is a Philadelphia-based American author, national speaker, and co-host of the BoyFriends podcast. Jarrod and his co-hosts share their insights and experiences in relation to friendships and dating. With a focus on creating LGBT characters of color, Jarrod is the author of the 2016 sci-fi fantasy novel titled Pangaea: Unsettled Land, and the 2020 novel The Auctorati.

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]]> Episode 53 - Rasheed Newson, American Executive Producer, Television Drama Writer, and Author Episode 53 - Rasheed Newson, American Executive Producer, Television Drama Writer, and Author Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:04 GMT 36:10 6421ea5285a47a0011e96284 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-53-rasheed-newson-american-executive-producer-televi 6421ea5285a47a0011e96284 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-53-rasheed-newson-american-executive-producer-televi full 2 53 Rasheed Newson is an American executive producer of Peacock's Bel-Air, a television drama writer, and the author of the New York Times notable and New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice debut novel My Government Means to Kill Me. Rasheed’s other producing and writing credits include Netflix’s Narcos, and Showtime’s The Chi.

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]]> Rasheed Newson is an American executive producer of Peacock's Bel-Air, a television drama writer, and the author of the New York Times notable and New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice debut novel My Government Means to Kill Me. Rasheed’s other producing and writing credits include Netflix’s Narcos, and Showtime’s The Chi.

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]]> Episode 52 - Rayceen Pendarvis, Washington, D.C. Event Host and Community Advocate Episode 52 - Rayceen Pendarvis, Washington, D.C. Event Host and Community Advocate Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:30:54 GMT 34:56 640f7896aad08a001141ff9a true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/rayceen-pendarvis-washington-dc-event-host-and-community-adv 640f7896aad08a001141ff9a 6282880b98be49001208aae6 rayceen-pendarvis-washington-dc-event-host-and-community-adv full 2 52 Rayceen Pendarvis is an American event host, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian. And is known as the High Priestess of Love, the Queen of the Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC. Since the 1980s, Rayceen has received many honors, which include Capital Pride Hero in 2016, finalist in The Mayor’s Arts Awards for Excellence in the Humanities in 2017, and being named Local Hero by the Washington Blade in 2021.

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]]> Rayceen Pendarvis is an American event host, community advocate, and lifelong Washingtonian. And is known as the High Priestess of Love, the Queen of the Shameless Plug, the Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC. Since the 1980s, Rayceen has received many honors, which include Capital Pride Hero in 2016, finalist in The Mayor’s Arts Awards for Excellence in the Humanities in 2017, and being named Local Hero by the Washington Blade in 2021.

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]]> Episode 51 - The History of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Episode 51 - The History of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:04 GMT 24:54 63fd08134627310011edcfd4 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-51-the-history-of-our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast 63fd08134627310011edcfd4 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-51-the-history-of-our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast full 2 51 Interviewing over 50 professionals in the entertainment, literary, and other industries, creator and host Erick Taylor Woodby shares what sparked the idea in February 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden, to create a platform showcasing a global population often overlooked by LGBTQ+ and Black media outlets.

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]]> Interviewing over 50 professionals in the entertainment, literary, and other industries, creator and host Erick Taylor Woodby shares what sparked the idea in February 2021 in Stockholm, Sweden, to create a platform showcasing a global population often overlooked by LGBTQ+ and Black media outlets.

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]]> Episode 50 - Delano Burrowes, American Writer, Poet, and Artist Episode 50 - Delano Burrowes, American Writer, Poet, and Artist Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:30:00 GMT 50:58 63ec3140fd0630001108acae true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-50-delano-burrowes-american-writer-poet-and-artist 63ec3140fd0630001108acae 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-50-delano-burrowes-american-writer-poet-and-artist full 2 50 Delano Burrowes is an American writer, poet, artist, and curator who has written for publications like HuffPost. He's from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the same city as early 20th Century Black American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. Delano's also co-founder of The Blackyard Collective NYC. He shares what motivates him to embrace who he is while encouraging others to do the same.

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]]> Delano Burrowes is an American writer, poet, artist, and curator who has written for publications like HuffPost. He's from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the same city as early 20th Century Black American sociologist, socialist, historian, and Pan-Africanist civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. Delano's also co-founder of The Blackyard Collective NYC. He shares what motivates him to embrace who he is while encouraging others to do the same.

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]]> Episode 49 - Adé Adeniji, Dutch-based British Consultant and Facilitator Episode 49 - Adé Adeniji, Dutch-based British Consultant and Facilitator Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:46 GMT 51:48 63d9e0808b0ab80011faeacb true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-49-ade-adeniji-dutch-based-british-consultant-and-fa 63d9e0808b0ab80011faeacb 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-49-ade-adeniji-dutch-based-british-consultant-and-fa full 2 49 Adé Adeniji is a Dutch-based British consultant, coach, trainer, investigator, and mediator. With an academic background in employment law, Adé has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He’s also the co-founder of The Quest Collective C.I.C, a group supporting gay, bisexual, and queer men. Additionally, Adé the founder and director of Walk With You Coaching & Consulting, where he encourages leaning into vulnerability and cultivating one’s self-expression. Adé is one of the contributing writers in the 2014 Black and Gay in the UK: An Anthology, and co-author of 2012’s Love Me As I Am: Gay Men Reflect on Their Lives.

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]]> Adé Adeniji is a Dutch-based British consultant, coach, trainer, investigator, and mediator. With an academic background in employment law, Adé has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. He’s also the co-founder of The Quest Collective C.I.C, a group supporting gay, bisexual, and queer men. Additionally, Adé the founder and director of Walk With You Coaching & Consulting, where he encourages leaning into vulnerability and cultivating one’s self-expression. Adé is one of the contributing writers in the 2014 Black and Gay in the UK: An Anthology, and co-author of 2012’s Love Me As I Am: Gay Men Reflect on Their Lives.

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]]> Episode 48 - Cyril Nri, British BAFTA-nominated British Stage and Screen Actor Episode 48 - Cyril Nri, British BAFTA-nominated British Stage and Screen Actor Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:52:03 GMT 42:38 63c70fc0be165a0011d7a636 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-48-cyril-nri-bafta-nominated-british-stage-and-scree 63c70fc0be165a0011d7a636 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-48-cyril-nri-bafta-nominated-british-stage-and-scree full 2 48 Cyril Nri is a British BAFTA-nominated actor whose career spans over four decades, traversing stage, film, and television. Notable roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company include Lucius in Julius Caesar, Ariel in The Tempest, and Polonius in Hamlet. He earned his BAFTA nomination playing Lance Sullivan in Russell T. Davies’ 2015 Channel Four series Cucumber. Cyril joins Erick to share about his professional journey and what motivates him to be at the top of his game.

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]]> Cyril Nri is a British BAFTA-nominated actor whose career spans over four decades, traversing stage, film, and television. Notable roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company include Lucius in Julius Caesar, Ariel in The Tempest, and Polonius in Hamlet. He earned his BAFTA nomination playing Lance Sullivan in Russell T. Davies’ 2015 Channel Four series Cucumber. Cyril joins Erick to share about his professional journey and what motivates him to be at the top of his game.

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]]> Episode 47 - Stefano Duc, Italian Writer for Il Grande Colibrì Episode 47 - Stefano Duc, Italian Writer for Il Grande Colibrì Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:30:54 GMT 50:58 63b49bd808aab50011083f7d true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-47-stefano-duc-italian-writer-and-anti-fascist 63b49bd808aab50011083f7d 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-47-stefano-duc-italian-writer-and-anti-fascist full 2 47 Stefano Duc is an Italian writer for Il Grande Colibrì, a publication offering a "wide vision on the LGBTQIA world". Stefano digs beneath the surface of Italian society to write about the country’s diversity, highlighting the challenges faced by those who don’t fit one’s perception of who is Italian. With family origins in Mauritius, an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa, Stefano shares his journey as an Afro-Italian citizen, writer, and activist.

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]]> Stefano Duc is an Italian writer for Il Grande Colibrì, a publication offering a "wide vision on the LGBTQIA world". Stefano digs beneath the surface of Italian society to write about the country’s diversity, highlighting the challenges faced by those who don’t fit one’s perception of who is Italian. With family origins in Mauritius, an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa, Stefano shares his journey as an Afro-Italian citizen, writer, and activist.

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]]> Episode 46 - Dr. Lulu®, Nigerian-American Pediatrician, LGBT Advocate, and Author Episode 46 - Dr. Lulu®, Nigerian-American Pediatrician, LGBT Advocate, and Author Wed, 21 Dec 2022 07:00:28 GMT 40:46 63a218dc981c02001043146b true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-46-dr-lulu-nigerian-american-pediatrician-lgbtq-and- 63a218dc981c02001043146b 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-46-dr-lulu-nigerian-american-pediatrician-lgbtq-and- full 2 46 Interviewed by notables like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Lulu® is an award-winning LGBT youth & parent advocate helping parents to accept, affirm, and support their LGBT+ children. Known as The Momatrician, Dr. Lulu® is a media consultant, event host, bestselling author, and 3x TEDx Speaker. Her literary works include the books How to Raise Well-Rounded Children, How to Teach Your Children About Racism, and the recent Dr. Lulu's Self-Love Journal. Dr. Lulu® shares with me the vibrancy shining through her works that motivates her to fight the good fight for love and prosperity for herself and others.

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]]> Interviewed by notables like Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Lulu® is an award-winning LGBT youth & parent advocate helping parents to accept, affirm, and support their LGBT+ children. Known as The Momatrician, Dr. Lulu® is a media consultant, event host, bestselling author, and 3x TEDx Speaker. Her literary works include the books How to Raise Well-Rounded Children, How to Teach Your Children About Racism, and the recent Dr. Lulu's Self-Love Journal. Dr. Lulu® shares with me the vibrancy shining through her works that motivates her to fight the good fight for love and prosperity for herself and others.

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]]> Episode 45 - Finding My Voice as a Black Gay Man Episode 45 - Finding My Voice as a Black Gay Man Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:00:01 GMT 35:13 638bb6c2ac0ab60012f38e25 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-45-finding-my-voice-as-a-black-gay-man 638bb6c2ac0ab60012f38e25 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-45-finding-my-voice-as-a-black-gay-man full 2 45 Erick Taylor Woodby shares the journey so far, of finding his voice as the creator and host of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Where he interviews guests who share who they are in their respective countries and professions.

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]]> Erick Taylor Woodby shares the journey so far, of finding his voice as the creator and host of Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Where he interviews guests who share who they are in their respective countries and professions.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 44 - Uche Chukwu, Nigerian-American Creator and Host of "Let's Talk About Us with Uche" Podcast]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:59 GMT 46:35 637d0d997e88c40010cb9b7c true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-44-uche-chukwu-nigerian-american-founder-and-host-of 637d0d997e88c40010cb9b7c 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-44-uche-chukwu-nigerian-american-founder-and-host-of full 2 44 Uche Chukwu is the creator and host of the Let’s Talk About Us with Uche podcast and YouTube channel. Originally from Nigeria, he's an American independent podcaster, YouTuber, life coach, and public speaker. With a background in health professions, Uche is a United States Army veteran who’s traveled to over 40 countries. He's committed to elevating the depictions of Black citizens throughout the African diaspora.

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]]> Uche Chukwu is the creator and host of the Let’s Talk About Us with Uche podcast and YouTube channel. Originally from Nigeria, he's an American independent podcaster, YouTuber, life coach, and public speaker. With a background in health professions, Uche is a United States Army veteran who’s traveled to over 40 countries. He's committed to elevating the depictions of Black citizens throughout the African diaspora.

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]]> Episode 43 - Hari Ziyad, American Author and Screenwriter Episode 43 - Hari Ziyad, American Author and Screenwriter Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:55 GMT 46:53 636ad693ddf11e0012d273c3 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-43-hari-ziyad-american-author-and-screenwriter 636ad693ddf11e0012d273c3 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-43-hari-ziyad-american-author-and-screenwriter full 2 43 Hari Ziyad (he/they) is an American screenwriter, public speaker, and the bestselling author of Black Boy Out of Time, a memoir of race, gender, and coming-of-age in America. They are also the creator and editor-in-chief of RaceBaitr.com, “a platform created to explore the various ways race is expressed and defined.” Hari was a staff writer on The Neighborhood and a script consultant for Tarell Alvin McCraney's David Makes Man, an American coming-of-age drama series on OWN.

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]]> Hari Ziyad (he/they) is an American screenwriter, public speaker, and the bestselling author of Black Boy Out of Time, a memoir of race, gender, and coming-of-age in America. They are also the creator and editor-in-chief of RaceBaitr.com, “a platform created to explore the various ways race is expressed and defined.” Hari was a staff writer on The Neighborhood and a script consultant for Tarell Alvin McCraney's David Makes Man, an American coming-of-age drama series on OWN.

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]]> Episode 42 - Khane Kutzwell, Owner of Camera Ready Kutz Inc. in Brooklyn, New York Episode 42 - Khane Kutzwell, Owner of Camera Ready Kutz Inc. in Brooklyn, New York Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:41 GMT 36:05 63567fee566a7600131e6605 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-42-khane-kutzwell-owner-of-camera-ready-kutz-inc-in- 63567fee566a7600131e6605 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-42-khane-kutzwell-owner-of-camera-ready-kutz-inc-in- full 2 42 Khane Kutzwell is the owner of Camera Ready Kutz Inc., an LGBTQ-friendly barbershop in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Trinidad, Khane is a master barber, barber coach and instructor, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Responding to the misogyny and homophobia that can permeate male-dominated barbershops, Khane created Camera Ready Kutz as a safe and welcoming space for individuals to get a haircut. She and her team encourage their clientele to engage in conversation to achieve the look they desire. Khane shares her professional journey as an entrepreneur and entrepreneur.

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]]> Khane Kutzwell is the owner of Camera Ready Kutz Inc., an LGBTQ-friendly barbershop in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Trinidad, Khane is a master barber, barber coach and instructor, entrepreneur, and public speaker. Responding to the misogyny and homophobia that can permeate male-dominated barbershops, Khane created Camera Ready Kutz as a safe and welcoming space for individuals to get a haircut. She and her team encourage their clientele to engage in conversation to achieve the look they desire. Khane shares her professional journey as an entrepreneur and entrepreneur.

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]]> Episode 41 - My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe Episode 41 - My Digital Nomad Journey in Europe Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:00:43 GMT 37:55 63505780e0747b00128152c1 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-41-my-digital-nomad-journey-in-europe 63505780e0747b00128152c1 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-41-my-digital-nomad-journey-in-europe full 2 41 Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby shares his journey of discovery as a digital nomad in Europe. An adventure that began at the beginning of October 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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]]> Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby shares his journey of discovery as a digital nomad in Europe. An adventure that began at the beginning of October 2019 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 40 - National Coming Out Day with Gamal 'G' Turawa, Founder and Lead Facilitator of Purplefrog Connections]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:00:07 GMT 43:46 6343173bf20e3d0011d5a647 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-40-national-coming-out-day-with-gamal-g-turawa-found 6343173bf20e3d0011d5a647 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-40-national-coming-out-day-with-gamal-g-turawa-found full 2 40 For National Coming Out Day, we have the return of Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder and managing director of Purplefrog Connections, G travels the world working within the public and private sectors to create ways to bring moments alive through one-to-one or group coaching, workshops and presentations, and blogging. G is also the protagonist of the 2022 BAFTA-winning and The Guardian-sponsored short docudrama The Black Cop directed by Cherish Oteka. G returns to share his coming out story.

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]]> For National Coming Out Day, we have the return of Episode 23's Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder and managing director of Purplefrog Connections, G travels the world working within the public and private sectors to create ways to bring moments alive through one-to-one or group coaching, workshops and presentations, and blogging. G is also the protagonist of the 2022 BAFTA-winning and The Guardian-sponsored short docudrama The Black Cop directed by Cherish Oteka. G returns to share his coming out story.

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]]> Episode 39 - Jay Jay Revlon, British Multidisciplinary Artist and International DJ Episode 39 - Jay Jay Revlon, British Multidisciplinary Artist and International DJ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 06:00:36 GMT 40:21 6332ff4a470c7900137d606b true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-39-jay-jay-revlon-british-dj-and-the-father-of-the-u 6332ff4a470c7900137d606b 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-39-jay-jay-revlon-british-dj-and-the-father-of-the-u full 2 39 British DJ Jay Jay Revlon is a renaissance diva extraordinaire who shares his journey as a multidisciplinary artist and international DJ. In British Vogue's November 2021 issue, Jay Jay was recognised as one of Time Out's 'One to Watch’. He is passionate about creating safe spaces and fostering conversations for QPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a DJ, Jay Jay brings his mix of House, Afro House, Classics, and Ballroom beats to European and other international venues. He is an early influencer in London’s Ballroom scene, instrumental in helping to define how it's done.

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]]> British DJ Jay Jay Revlon is a renaissance diva extraordinaire who shares his journey as a multidisciplinary artist and international DJ. In British Vogue's November 2021 issue, Jay Jay was recognised as one of Time Out's 'One to Watch’. He is passionate about creating safe spaces and fostering conversations for QPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. As a DJ, Jay Jay brings his mix of House, Afro House, Classics, and Ballroom beats to European and other international venues. He is an early influencer in London’s Ballroom scene, instrumental in helping to define how it's done.

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]]> Episode 38 - Reverend Don Abram, American Founder of Pride in the Pews Episode 38 - Reverend Don Abram, American Founder of Pride in the Pews Wed, 14 Sep 2022 06:00:18 GMT 43:53 631a1e4de09d2c0013544a33 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-38-reverend-don-abram-founder-of-pride-in-the-pews 631a1e4de09d2c0013544a33 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-38-reverend-don-abram-founder-of-pride-in-the-pews full 2 38 Reverend Don Abram is the founder of Pride in the Pews, “a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of Black LGBTQ+ people of faith.” Launching Pride in the Pews in 2020, Reverend Abram encourages discussions about homophobia in religion. He's spoken with the Chicago Tribune, ABC7 Chicago, Christian Science Monitor, and Religion News Service. Using his intellect, personal experiences, and humor, Reverend Abram shares his message of love and acceptance of Black LGBTQ+ persons within their religious communities.

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]]> Reverend Don Abram is the founder of Pride in the Pews, “a grassroots nationwide campaign aimed at amplifying the voices and leadership of Black LGBTQ+ people of faith.” Launching Pride in the Pews in 2020, Reverend Abram encourages discussions about homophobia in religion. He's spoken with the Chicago Tribune, ABC7 Chicago, Christian Science Monitor, and Religion News Service. Using his intellect, personal experiences, and humor, Reverend Abram shares his message of love and acceptance of Black LGBTQ+ persons within their religious communities.

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]]> Episode 37 - Dr. Byron D. Brooks, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago Episode 37 - Dr. Byron D. Brooks, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:20:14 GMT 51:55 630f1d3b99660b0013257dad true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-37-dr-byron-d-brooks-phd-assistant-professor-at-loyo 630f1d3b99660b0013257dad 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-37-dr-byron-d-brooks-phd-assistant-professor-at-loyo full 2 37 Dr. Byron D. Brooks, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Psychology. Dr. Brooks looks for ways to develop culturally responsive interventions mitigating health inequities to bolster well-being among the community. He’s also written for the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, LGBT Health, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, and other periodicals. Additionally, Dr. Brooks is the director of RISE Lab.

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]]> Dr. Byron D. Brooks, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Loyola University Chicago’s Department of Psychology. Dr. Brooks looks for ways to develop culturally responsive interventions mitigating health inequities to bolster well-being among the community. He’s also written for the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, LGBT Health, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, and other periodicals. Additionally, Dr. Brooks is the director of RISE Lab.

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]]> Episode 36 - My Coming Out Story Episode 36 - My Coming Out Story Wed, 17 Aug 2022 06:00:30 GMT 38:35 62fa9b605b2e9c00148925ba true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-36-my-coming-out-story 62fa9b605b2e9c00148925ba 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-36-my-coming-out-story full 2 36 For this episode, I share my coming-out story, a process I began 24 years ago. I talk about what preceded me coming out. Why I did it. And where I’m at today as an American digital nomad writer and podcaster in Europe.

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]]> For this episode, I share my coming-out story, a process I began 24 years ago. I talk about what preceded me coming out. Why I did it. And where I’m at today as an American digital nomad writer and podcaster in Europe.

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]]> Episode 35 - Janis Bailey, American Owner of Sol Journey Travel Episode 35 - Janis Bailey, American Owner of Sol Journey Travel Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:16:10 GMT 46:41 62ea4bf26a403000123b08ac true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/janis-bailey-american-owner-of-sol-journey-travel 62ea4bf26a403000123b08ac 6282880b98be49001208aae6 janis-bailey-american-owner-of-sol-journey-travel full 2 35 Janis Bailey is an American travel advisor and the owner of Sol Journey Travel in Baltimore, Maryland, offering "personalized travel planning for discerning travelers." Sol Journey Travel also has a YouTube channel highlighting travel destinations in Mexico, Greece, Scotland, and other locales. Janis shares her love of international travel and how she utilizes her experiences to guide her clientele on their journeys of peak global explorations.


NOTE: When Janis references Antigua Cuba (38:47), the location is actually Trinidad de Cuba.

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]]> Janis Bailey is an American travel advisor and the owner of Sol Journey Travel in Baltimore, Maryland, offering "personalized travel planning for discerning travelers." Sol Journey Travel also has a YouTube channel highlighting travel destinations in Mexico, Greece, Scotland, and other locales. Janis shares her love of international travel and how she utilizes her experiences to guide her clientele on their journeys of peak global explorations.


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]]> Episode 34 - Alhaji Sesay, American Founder and CEO of Sugrbum Hygienics Episode 34 - Alhaji Sesay, American Founder and CEO of Sugrbum Hygienics Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:00:09 GMT 46:50 62d7246002b0c000121b7b47 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-34-alhaji-sesay-american-founder-and-ceo-of-sugrbum- 62d7246002b0c000121b7b47 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-34-alhaji-sesay-american-founder-and-ceo-of-sugrbum- full 2 34  Alhaji Sesay is an American entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Sugrbum Hygienics. He’s also the creator of the company’s foaming deodorizer. With a focus on health and beauty innovations using natural alternatives, Alhaji has created a product addressing the needs of us all, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. He shares his journey as a black gay professional, which includes acting and modeling.

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]]>  Alhaji Sesay is an American entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Sugrbum Hygienics. He’s also the creator of the company’s foaming deodorizer. With a focus on health and beauty innovations using natural alternatives, Alhaji has created a product addressing the needs of us all, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. He shares his journey as a black gay professional, which includes acting and modeling.

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]]> Episode 33 - Dr. Cheikh Traore, Nigerian/Mauritanian Health Adviser Episode 33 - Dr. Cheikh Traore, Nigerian/Mauritanian Health Adviser Wed, 06 Jul 2022 09:30:24 GMT 40:58 62c54ebdcf570e0012f4e65b true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-33-dr-cheikh-traore-nigerianmauritanian-health-advis 62c54ebdcf570e0012f4e65b 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-33-dr-cheikh-traore-nigerianmauritanian-health-advis full 2 33 Dr. Cheikh Traore is a Nigerian/Mauritanian health adviser and entrepreneur, with over 15 years of experience working in public health and development. His career has taken him to more than 22 countries across Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. He's worked as a health advisor for several agencies, providing expertise in policy solutions, training, and program design to improve health access. Dr. Traore shares his career and his life as a black gay professional.

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]]> Dr. Cheikh Traore is a Nigerian/Mauritanian health adviser and entrepreneur, with over 15 years of experience working in public health and development. His career has taken him to more than 22 countries across Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. He's worked as a health advisor for several agencies, providing expertise in policy solutions, training, and program design to improve health access. Dr. Traore shares his career and his life as a black gay professional.

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]]> Episode 32 - ZSaj, American Hip-Hop Artist and Songwriter Episode 32 - ZSaj, American Hip-Hop Artist and Songwriter Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:58:21 GMT 33:42 62bc688e2afbd70011187df4 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-32-zsaj-american-hip-hop-artist-and-songwriter 62bc688e2afbd70011187df4 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-32-zsaj-american-hip-hop-artist-and-songwriter full 2 32 Z Saj (pronounced 'sage') is a Chicago-based hip-hop artist, songwriter, public speaker, and business owner. With a love of music that’s been with her since childhood, Z Saj released her 1st EP titled Versatility in February 2019. As an up-and-coming talent who reached out to me via social media, she shares her professional and personal journeys as an out lesbian artist in the music industry.

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]]> Z Saj (pronounced 'sage') is a Chicago-based hip-hop artist, songwriter, public speaker, and business owner. With a love of music that’s been with her since childhood, Z Saj released her 1st EP titled Versatility in February 2019. As an up-and-coming talent who reached out to me via social media, she shares her professional and personal journeys as an out lesbian artist in the music industry.

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]]> Episode 31 - Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council Episode 31 - Michael J. Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:07 GMT 45:47 62b238f0b41a69001196286e false https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-31-michael-j-bobbitt-executive-director-mass-cultura 62b238f0b41a69001196286e 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-31-michael-j-bobbitt-executive-director-mass-cultura full 2 31 Michael J. Bobbitt is the Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts’s “largest public investor in the arts, humanities & sciences.” As the highest-ranking cultural official in the state, Michael is also a theater director, choreographer, and playwright. He’s directed and/or choreographed productions at The Shakespeare Theatre, Strathmore, The Kennedy Center, Helen Hayes Awards, Washington National Opera, and other venues. He shares his experiences as a Black gay professional and how he utilizes these to create more diverse cultural and artistic communities.

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]]> Michael J. Bobbitt is the Executive Director of Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts’s “largest public investor in the arts, humanities & sciences.” As the highest-ranking cultural official in the state, Michael is also a theater director, choreographer, and playwright. He’s directed and/or choreographed productions at The Shakespeare Theatre, Strathmore, The Kennedy Center, Helen Hayes Awards, Washington National Opera, and other venues. He shares his experiences as a Black gay professional and how he utilizes these to create more diverse cultural and artistic communities.

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]]> Episode 30 - Bryan Sparkman, American Documentarian, Writer and Actor Episode 30 - Bryan Sparkman, American Documentarian, Writer and Actor Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:46 GMT 40:30 629fe8aae084dc00121cfd92 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-30-bryan-sparkman-american-documentarian-writer-and- 629fe8aae084dc00121cfd92 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-30-bryan-sparkman-american-documentarian-writer-and- full 2 30 Bryan Sparkman is an American documentarian, writer, model, actor, and voice actor. With a passion for storytelling, he's the founder of Drakenstein Productions, whose mission is to “entertain, enlighten and empower audiences through scripted content, podcasts, motivational videos, short films, and documentaries.” Additionally, Bryan is the creator and host of the podcast and YouTube channel, Our Voices. Our Journee, creating spaces for the black LGBTQ+ community (and others) to shift our world through the sharing of our respective journeys.

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]]> Bryan Sparkman is an American documentarian, writer, model, actor, and voice actor. With a passion for storytelling, he's the founder of Drakenstein Productions, whose mission is to “entertain, enlighten and empower audiences through scripted content, podcasts, motivational videos, short films, and documentaries.” Additionally, Bryan is the creator and host of the podcast and YouTube channel, Our Voices. Our Journee, creating spaces for the black LGBTQ+ community (and others) to shift our world through the sharing of our respective journeys.

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]]> Episode 29 - Ashlei Shyne, American Comedy Writer, Actress and Filmmaker Episode 29 - Ashlei Shyne, American Comedy Writer, Actress and Filmmaker Wed, 25 May 2022 11:06:04 GMT 47:48 6282cae53ce12a0014695052 true https://shows.acast.com/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/episodes/episode-29-ashlei-shyne-american-comedy-writer-actress-and-f 6282cae53ce12a0014695052 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-29-ashlei-shyne-american-comedy-writer-actress-and-f full 2 29 Ashlei Shyne is an American comedy writer, actress, filmmaker, and activist. One of her more notable roles is as Aaliyah Jones in her comedy series #TMI. As a writer, Ashlei is committed to creating character-driven comedies featuring Black women and the LGBTQ+ community. Ashlei is part of the cast of The Book of Queer, which premieres in June 2022 on Discovery+. Additionally, Ashlei is on the board of Still Bisexual, an organization “building acceptance, awareness and understanding of those who are attracted to more than one gender.”

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]]> Ashlei Shyne is an American comedy writer, actress, filmmaker, and activist. One of her more notable roles is as Aaliyah Jones in her comedy series #TMI. As a writer, Ashlei is committed to creating character-driven comedies featuring Black women and the LGBTQ+ community. Ashlei is part of the cast of The Book of Queer, which premieres in June 2022 on Discovery+. Additionally, Ashlei is on the board of Still Bisexual, an organization “building acceptance, awareness and understanding of those who are attracted to more than one gender.”

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]]> Episode 28 - Edward D. Lathan IV, American Peripatetic Artist and Yoga and Fitness Instructor Episode 28 - Edward D. Lathan IV, American Peripatetic Artist and Yoga and Fitness Instructor Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 GMT 45:06 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/9bf9919c-8008-3bc7-99ff-c661d35c1222 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-28-eddy-d-lathan-american-multidisciplinary-artist-and-yoga-fitness-instructor/ 62828816d5247300136856a9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-28-edward-d-lathan-iv-american-multidisciplinary-art full 2 28 Edward D. Lathan IV is an American peripatetic artist and yoga and fitness instructor. He's also the founder and teaching artist of the former NuDance & Gymnasium NYC, a space that offered clothing-optional fundamental movements and performance and presentation techniques to boost self-confidence and embrace one’s body. Edward is an avid traveler who has been throughout the United States, Europe, and other parts of the globe.

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]]> Edward D. Lathan IV is an American peripatetic artist and yoga and fitness instructor. He's also the founder and teaching artist of the former NuDance & Gymnasium NYC, a space that offered clothing-optional fundamental movements and performance and presentation techniques to boost self-confidence and embrace one’s body. Edward is an avid traveler who has been throughout the United States, Europe, and other parts of the globe.

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]]> Episode 27 - Jeremy Helligar, Executive Editor at PEOPLE Magazine Episode 27 - Jeremy Helligar, Executive Editor at PEOPLE Magazine Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT 53:22 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/411dc3cd-9e58-351f-b624-01d001ad9746 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-27-jeremy-helligar-executive-editor-at-people-magazine/ 62828816d5247300136856aa 6282880b98be49001208aae6 full 2 27 Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Jeremy Helligar is executive editor at PEOPLE Magazine. He’s an editor and writer who’s contributed to such publications as Variety, Huffpost, Reader’s Digest, and The Root. Jeremy’s also the author of two books, the 2014 memoir, Is It True What They Say About Black Men?: Tales of Love, Lust and Language Barriers on the Other Side of the World and Storms in Africa: A Year in the Motherland, published in 2020.

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]]> Originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Jeremy Helligar is executive editor at PEOPLE Magazine. He’s an editor and writer who’s contributed to such publications as Variety, Huffpost, Reader’s Digest, and The Root. Jeremy’s also the author of two books, the 2014 memoir, Is It True What They Say About Black Men?: Tales of Love, Lust and Language Barriers on the Other Side of the World and Storms in Africa: A Year in the Motherland, published in 2020.

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]]> Episode 26 - Nubia Younge, American Travel Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Expatriate Coach Episode 26 - Nubia Younge, American Travel Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Expatriate Coach Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 GMT 43:15 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/cd108017-70cf-3883-a8bc-7943b3fb4141 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-26-nubia-younge-american-travel-consultant-motivational-speaker-expatriate-coach/ 62828816d5247300136856ab 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Nubia Younge is an American travel consultant, international events coordinator, motivational speaker, and expatriate coach. Additionally, she’s the founder and CEO of Black in Tulum, “the first and only community where melanated travelers come together . full 2 26 Nubia Younge is an American travel consultant, international events coordinator, motivational speaker, and expatriate coach. Additionally, she’s the founder and CEO of Black in Tulum, “the first and only community where melanated travelers come together and vibe where the jungle meets the sea.” Nubia's also the co-host of Chronicles Abroad, a podcast showcasing the stories of world adventurers.

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]]> Nubia Younge is an American travel consultant, international events coordinator, motivational speaker, and expatriate coach. Additionally, she’s the founder and CEO of Black in Tulum, “the first and only community where melanated travelers come together and vibe where the jungle meets the sea.” Nubia's also the co-host of Chronicles Abroad, a podcast showcasing the stories of world adventurers.

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]]> Episode 25 - Treye Green, American Culture Writer, Editor and Poet Episode 25 - Treye Green, American Culture Writer, Editor and Poet Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT 49:06 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/7a21d6af-1c2b-37f0-b2db-d6decc1b415c true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-25-treye-greene-american-media-executive-and-writer/ 62828816d5247300136856ac 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-25-treye-green-american-culture-writer-editor-and-po full 1 25 Treye Green is an American culture writer, editor, and poet. He's written for The Guardian, HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and the New York Post. Treye is also the founder of Black in Media, a space for “accountability led by those who’ve spoken out and those who have yet to share their own stories about being Black in the media industry.”

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]]> Treye Green is an American culture writer, editor, and poet. He's written for The Guardian, HuffPost, BuzzFeed, and the New York Post. Treye is also the founder of Black in Media, a space for “accountability led by those who’ve spoken out and those who have yet to share their own stories about being Black in the media industry.”

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]]> Episode 24 - Frantzces Lys, American Clinical Therapist and Founder of THRIVE Episode 24 - Frantzces Lys, American Clinical Therapist and Founder of THRIVE Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT 37:25 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/9b8bc7d5-3995-352d-91b1-52b2fb990744 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-23-frantzces-lys-american-life-coach-writer-and-podcast-host/ 62828816d5247300136856ad 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-24-frantzces-lys-american-clinical-therapist-and-fou full 1 24 Frantzces Lys is an American clinical therapist, now operating as a life coach and plant medicine integration coach. As the founder of THRIVE, Frantzces is a digital nomad who’s been to more than 20 countries, working with eight different Shamans from Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She's also a content creator and storyteller for Black Girl Ventures, an organization providing “…Black/Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building in order to meet business milestones.”

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]]> Frantzces Lys is an American clinical therapist, now operating as a life coach and plant medicine integration coach. As the founder of THRIVE, Frantzces is a digital nomad who’s been to more than 20 countries, working with eight different Shamans from Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She's also a content creator and storyteller for Black Girl Ventures, an organization providing “…Black/Brown woman-identifying founders with access to community, capital, and capacity building in order to meet business milestones.”

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]]> Episode 23 - Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, British Facilitator, Speaker and Coach Episode 23 - Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, British Facilitator, Speaker and Coach Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT 47:25 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/1a7b6491-8e6a-3238-ac28-161cb26ba210 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-23-gamal-g-turawa-british-facilitator-speaker-and-coach/ 62828816d5247300136856ae 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Gamal ‘G’ Turawa is a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder, managing director, and lead facilitator of Purple Frogs Connections Ltd., G delivers workshops and presentations internationally within the public and private sectors. He’s the su. full 1 23 Gamal ‘G’ Turawa is a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder, managing director, and lead facilitator of Purple Frogs Connections Ltd., G delivers workshops and presentations internationally within the public and private sectors. He’s also the subject of Cherish Oteka’s 2021 BAFTA-winning short film, The Black Cop. Where he shares the journey that led to him being the UK’s first openly gay Black police officer for London's Metropolitan Police Service. 

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]]> Gamal ‘G’ Turawa is a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder, managing director, and lead facilitator of Purple Frogs Connections Ltd., G delivers workshops and presentations internationally within the public and private sectors. He’s also the subject of Cherish Oteka’s 2021 BAFTA-winning short film, The Black Cop. Where he shares the journey that led to him being the UK’s first openly gay Black police officer for London's Metropolitan Police Service. 

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]]> Episode 22 - Cameron Johnson, American Screenwriter and Producer Episode 22 - Cameron Johnson, American Screenwriter and Producer Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 GMT 51:16 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/815d27ac-2383-3869-baf2-0c08ab856110 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-22-cameron-johnson-american-screenwriter-and-producer/ 62828816d5247300136856af 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Cameron Johnson is an American screenwriter, director, and producer, who’s written for such series as Fox’s Empire, the CW’s Nancy Drew, and BET’s Zoe Ever After, which starred actress and singer Brandy Norwood. He is also co-creator and executive produc. full 1 22 Cameron Johnson is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He's written for series like Fox’s Empire, the CW’s Nancy Drew, and BET’s Zoe Ever After, starring actress and singer Brandy Norwood. Cameron is also the co-creator and executive producer of the CW series Tom Swift, and producer of The Best Man: The Final Chapters. He shares with me how he use his professional credentials and personal experiences to breathe life into Black openly gay characters.

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]]> Cameron Johnson is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He's written for series like Fox’s Empire, the CW’s Nancy Drew, and BET’s Zoe Ever After, starring actress and singer Brandy Norwood. Cameron is also the co-creator and executive producer of the CW series Tom Swift, and producer of The Best Man: The Final Chapters. He shares with me how he use his professional credentials and personal experiences to breathe life into Black openly gay characters.

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]]> Episode 21 - Christopher Adams, American High School English Teacher Episode 21 - Christopher Adams, American High School English Teacher Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:14:58 GMT 47:15 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/01a67c03-0ac0-364c-b73d-f1c3bc5bc883 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-21-christopher-adams-american-high-school-english-teacher/ 62828816d5247300136856b0 6282880b98be49001208aae6 full 1 21 Christopher Adams is an American high school English teacher. He’s worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District and within the DeKalb County School System in Atlanta, Georgia. Christopher shares about growing up in Georgia, his experiences as an actor in New York, and the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. He also opens up about his transition from the creative arts to education.

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]]> Christopher Adams is an American high school English teacher. He’s worked for the Los Angeles Unified School District and within the DeKalb County School System in Atlanta, Georgia. Christopher shares about growing up in Georgia, his experiences as an actor in New York, and the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. He also opens up about his transition from the creative arts to education.

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]]> Episode 20 - Erick Taylor Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Creator and Host Episode 20 - Erick Taylor Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast Creator and Host Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 GMT 46:05 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/54ba4d3b-18d9-327b-896d-3a910a6b3d91 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-20-erick-taylor-woodby-our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast-creator-and-host/ 62828816d5247300136856b1 6282880b98be49001208aae6 I am interviewed by UK-based French photographer Pierre Monnerville, our Episode 5 guest. I share my experiences as an American expatriate in Europe, my life as a black gay man, and how Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast came to be. full 1 20 I am interviewed by UK-based French photographer Pierre Monnerville, our Episode 5 guest. I share my experiences as an American expatriate in Europe, my life as a black gay man, and how Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast came to be.

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]]> I am interviewed by UK-based French photographer Pierre Monnerville, our Episode 5 guest. I share my experiences as an American expatriate in Europe, my life as a black gay man, and how Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast came to be.

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]]> Episode 19 - Jared Hudson, American Writer and Podcast Host Episode 19 - Jared Hudson, American Writer and Podcast Host Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT 42:21 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/088dfc9f-7bf0-3438-8a1e-397c7b8eacd7 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-19-jared-hudson-american-writer-and-podcast-host/ 62828816d5247300136856b2 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Jared Hudson is an American writer who wrote an article for the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) titled, “Why All the Limp Wrists? Black Gay Male Representation and Masculinity in Film.” With a B.A. degree in English from UNC and an M.F.A. degree in. full 1 19 Jared Hudson is an American writer who wrote an article for the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) titled, “Why All the Limp Wrists? Black Gay Male Representation and Masculinity in Film.” With a B.A. degree in English from UNC and an M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing from Pratt Institute, he cited 14 films, analyzing how black gay characters are stereotypically represented. Jared also co-hosts ScaryCrit podcast, a horror and pop culture podcast.

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]]> Jared Hudson is an American writer who wrote an article for the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) titled, “Why All the Limp Wrists? Black Gay Male Representation and Masculinity in Film.” With a B.A. degree in English from UNC and an M.F.A. degree in Creative Writing from Pratt Institute, he cited 14 films, analyzing how black gay characters are stereotypically represented. Jared also co-hosts ScaryCrit podcast, a horror and pop culture podcast.

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]]> Episode 18 - Donnya Piggott, Barbadian Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Pink Coconuts Episode 18 - Donnya Piggott, Barbadian Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Pink Coconuts Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT 44:04 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/31323ccc-0e95-3e70-a3c0-74b38db5a5d5 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-18-donnya-piggott-barbadian-entrepreneur-and-co-founder-of-pink-coconuts/ 62828816d5247300136856b3 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Donnya Piggott is a Barbadian tech entrepreneur, designer, and human rights advocate. She is CEO and Co-Founder of Pink Coconuts, an LGBTQ+ travel company. In 2012, Donnya co-founded B-GLAD, a support organization for LGBT persons in Barbados. Donnya als. full 18 Donnya Piggott is a Barbadian tech entrepreneur, designer, and human rights advocate. She is CEO and Co-Founder of Pink Coconuts, an LGBTQ+ travel company. In 2012, Donnya co-founded B-GLAD, a support organization for LGBT persons in Barbados. Donnya also mentions Barbados's recent transition (November 30, 2021) from the British Commonwealth to a republic.

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]]> Donnya Piggott is a Barbadian tech entrepreneur, designer, and human rights advocate. She is CEO and Co-Founder of Pink Coconuts, an LGBTQ+ travel company. In 2012, Donnya co-founded B-GLAD, a support organization for LGBT persons in Barbados. Donnya also mentions Barbados's recent transition (November 30, 2021) from the British Commonwealth to a republic.

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]]> Episode 17 - Samuel Girma, Swedish Film and Art Curator and Activist Episode 17 - Samuel Girma, Swedish Film and Art Curator and Activist Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:51:47 GMT 39:46 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/b350d076-f072-3e14-8e71-57dd3aaa769e true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-17-samuel-girma-swedish-film-and-art-curator-and-activist/ 62828816d5247300136856b4 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Samuel Girma is an Afro-Swedish film and art curator and activist based in Stockholm, Sweden. He’s also co-founder, with Juliet Atto of Black Queer Sweden. Samuel shares about his home country of Ethiopia and the war going on in its northern Tigray regio. full 17 Samuel Girma is an Afro-Swedish film and art curator and activist based in Stockholm, Sweden. He’s also co-founder, with Juliet Atto of Black Queer Sweden. Samuel shares about his home country of Ethiopia and the war going on in its northern Tigray region. He also talks about his professional and personal experiences in Sweden. And how he uses his intellect and his passion to fuel positivity and change.

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]]> Samuel Girma is an Afro-Swedish film and art curator and activist based in Stockholm, Sweden. He’s also co-founder, with Juliet Atto of Black Queer Sweden. Samuel shares about his home country of Ethiopia and the war going on in its northern Tigray region. He also talks about his professional and personal experiences in Sweden. And how he uses his intellect and his passion to fuel positivity and change.

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]]> Episode 16 - Dennis Austin, American Writer and Political Commentator Episode 16 - Dennis Austin, American Writer and Political Commentator Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT 47:03 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/d5af0c12-7bc4-3ba6-a5c4-7d122b7b2c56 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-16-dennis-austin-american-columnist-and-political-science-major/ 62828816d5247300136856b5 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-16-dennis-austin-american-writer-and-political-comme Dennis Austin is an American senior columnist at The Daily Illini, the student independent newspaper at the University of Illinois in Champaign. He also writes for The Times of Israel blog. Dennis is a political science major at the university and shares. full 16 Dennis Austin is an American writer who wrote for The Daily Illini, the University of Illinois in Champaign's student independent newspaper. He also wrote for The Times of Israel blog. Dennis shared his professional and personal journeys as a writer, political commentator, and Illinois native.

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]]> Dennis Austin is an American writer who wrote for The Daily Illini, the University of Illinois in Champaign's student independent newspaper. He also wrote for The Times of Israel blog. Dennis shared his professional and personal journeys as a writer, political commentator, and Illinois native.

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]]> Episode 15 - Bandy Kiki, Cameroonian Entrepreneur and Advocate Episode 15 - Bandy Kiki, Cameroonian Entrepreneur and Advocate Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 GMT 46:07 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/2f98edcc-d2a7-3e63-9254-73caae990294 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-15-bandy-kiki-cameroonian-activist-and-entrepreneur/ 62828816d5247300136856b6 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-15-bandy-kiki-cameroonian-entrepreneur-and-advocate Bandy Kiki is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and activist. In 2016, she was listed among the 50 most influential Cameroonians under the age of 40 by Avance Media. Bandy shares her professional and personal journeys in Cameroon and the United Kingdom. She als. full 1 15 Bandy Kiki is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and activist. In 2016, she was listed among the 50 most influential Cameroonians under the age of 40 by Avance Media. Bandy shares her professional and personal journeys in Cameroon and the United Kingdom.

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]]> Bandy Kiki is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and activist. In 2016, she was listed among the 50 most influential Cameroonians under the age of 40 by Avance Media. Bandy shares her professional and personal journeys in Cameroon and the United Kingdom.

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]]> Episode 14 - Reginald Holden Jennings, German-based American Singer, Dancer, Actor Episode 14 - Reginald Holden Jennings, German-based American Singer, Dancer, Actor Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:08:00 GMT 49:46 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/909b5689-2e02-370c-b294-a329fd53fae3 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/reginald-holden-jennings-german-based-american-singer-dancer-actor/ 62828816d5247300136856b7 6282880b98be49001208aae6 full 1 14 Reginald Holden Jennings is a German-based American singer, dancer, and actor. Across continents, he's appeared in professional productions of Starlight Express and Aida. In October 2020, Reginald was a contestant on season 10 of The Voice Germany. In this episode, he shares his professional journey and his experiences as a Black gay professional.

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]]> Reginald Holden Jennings is a German-based American singer, dancer, and actor. Across continents, he's appeared in professional productions of Starlight Express and Aida. In October 2020, Reginald was a contestant on season 10 of The Voice Germany. In this episode, he shares his professional journey and his experiences as a Black gay professional.

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]]> Episode 13 - Roux Haile, American Tattoo Artist, Dancer and Gallery Owner Episode 13 - Roux Haile, American Tattoo Artist, Dancer and Gallery Owner Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 48:26 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/96af0dfb-5472-3a72-918d-891329811586 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-13-roux-haile-american-tattoo-artist-dancer-and-gallery-owner/ 62828816d5247300136856b8 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Roux Haile is a queer tattoo artist, activist, and dancer. Roux also co-owns Portland, Oregon’s Ori Gallery with Maya Vivas. Roux shares how they use their talents and visions to create a more inclusive world for the black and brown LGBTQ+ communities. full 1 13 Roux Haile is a queer tattoo artist, activist, and dancer. Roux also co-owns Portland, Oregon’s Ori Gallery with Maya Vivas. Roux shares how they use their talents and visions to create a more inclusive world for the black and brown LGBTQ+ communities.

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]]> Roux Haile is a queer tattoo artist, activist, and dancer. Roux also co-owns Portland, Oregon’s Ori Gallery with Maya Vivas. Roux shares how they use their talents and visions to create a more inclusive world for the black and brown LGBTQ+ communities.

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]]> Episode 12 - Lennox Benson, British Children‘s Book Author Episode 12 - Lennox Benson, British Children‘s Book Author Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 42:57 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/d1b2549e-5054-3590-abc6-9855468b195a true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-12-lennox-benson-british-children-s-book-author/ 62828816d5247300136856b9 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Lennox Benson is a British children’s book author based in London, UK. With experience in the performance and creative arts, Lennox has written his first book titled “The Biracial Butterfly”. It’s an educational tool created to help children learn about . full 1 12 Lennox Benson is a British children’s book author based in London, UK. With experience in the performance and creative arts, Lennox has written his first book titled “The Biracial Butterfly”. It’s an educational tool created to help children learn about mixed heritage within today’s modern families. 

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]]> Lennox Benson is a British children’s book author based in London, UK. With experience in the performance and creative arts, Lennox has written his first book titled “The Biracial Butterfly”. It’s an educational tool created to help children learn about mixed heritage within today’s modern families. 

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 11 - Yassine Senghor, Director at Britain's Confronting Change Diversity & Inclusion Strategies]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT 49:37 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/b8dd878b-93f8-3336-966f-9851c4784244 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-11-yassine-senghor-director-at-britains-confronting-change-diversity-inclusion-strategies/ 62828816d5247300136856ba 6282880b98be49001208aae6 full 1 11 Yassine Senghor is Director at Britain's Confronting Change Diversity & Inclusion Strategies, an organization whose services include consultancy, policy review, workshops, and more. Yassine is a diversity & inclusion specialist and culture writer, with expertise in creating LGBTQ+ inclusion and anti-racist spaces.

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]]> Yassine Senghor is Director at Britain's Confronting Change Diversity & Inclusion Strategies, an organization whose services include consultancy, policy review, workshops, and more. Yassine is a diversity & inclusion specialist and culture writer, with expertise in creating LGBTQ+ inclusion and anti-racist spaces.

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]]> Episode 10 - Michael Dorean Myers, Creator of Erotic Edges Magazine Episode 10 - Michael Dorean Myers, Creator of Erotic Edges Magazine Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT 41:18 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e26def14-d5ad-3e60-84ae-d480acad2e5d true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-10-michael-dorean-myers-american-executive-director-of-black-and-gay-llc/ 62828816d5247300136856bb 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-10-michael-dorean-myers-chief-executive-director-at- full 1 10 Michael Dorean Myers is the co-creator of Erotic Edges, a magazine offering virtual life drawing sessions. He was the executive director of Black and Gay, LLC, an American non-profit organization advancing the experiences of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Michael shares about overcoming childhood trauma, entrepreneurship, and international travel.

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]]> Michael Dorean Myers is the co-creator of Erotic Edges, a magazine offering virtual life drawing sessions. He was the executive director of Black and Gay, LLC, an American non-profit organization advancing the experiences of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Michael shares about overcoming childhood trauma, entrepreneurship, and international travel.

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]]> Episode 9 - Anna Adeniji, Swedish Consultant, Educator, and Author Episode 9 - Anna Adeniji, Swedish Consultant, Educator, and Author Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 GMT 44:46 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/7d3a4037-feaf-33df-97f4-59581d2b73e4 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-9-anna-adeniji-swedish-consultant-and-educator/ 62828816d5247300136856bc 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-9-anna-adeniji-swedish-consultant-educator-and-autho full 1 9 Anna Adeniji is a Swedish author, consultant, and educator with a Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Linköping University in Linköping, Sweden. Anna’s work combines critical race and intersectionality studies and its usage in creating ethnic and racial diversity within civil society and the arts. Her 2023 book, Koll på rasism (Watch Out for Racism), "…provides knowledge about where racism comes from and how it can look today."

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]]> Anna Adeniji is a Swedish author, consultant, and educator with a Ph.D. in Gender Studies from Linköping University in Linköping, Sweden. Anna’s work combines critical race and intersectionality studies and its usage in creating ethnic and racial diversity within civil society and the arts. Her 2023 book, Koll på rasism (Watch Out for Racism), "…provides knowledge about where racism comes from and how it can look today."

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]]> Episode 8 - Prince Beasley, American YouTuber Episode 8 - Prince Beasley, American YouTuber Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT 45:00 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/0f831b95-0fd4-3b6f-8745-c77c16f0624b true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-8-prince-beasley-american-youtuber/ 62828816d5247300136856bd 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-8-prince-beasley-american-youtuber full 1 8 Prince Beasley is a Houston, Texas-based YouTuber and make-up artist. Beasley's YouTube channel touches on topics that are important and trending in pop culture and the Black LGBTQ+ community. He shares how he utilizes his professional and personal experiences to excel as a Black queer millennial.

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]]> Prince Beasley is a Houston, Texas-based YouTuber and make-up artist. Beasley's YouTube channel touches on topics that are important and trending in pop culture and the Black LGBTQ+ community. He shares how he utilizes his professional and personal experiences to excel as a Black queer millennial.

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]]> Episode 7 - Christopher Waldekrantz, Swedish Founder and Business Director of The Odd Society Episode 7 - Christopher Waldekrantz, Swedish Founder and Business Director of The Odd Society Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 GMT 50:28 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/24b3e78a-7d5a-3a0f-87e9-ca166a56a7f4 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-7-christopher-waldekrantz-swedish-creative-strategist-and-art-director/ 62828816d5247300136856be 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-7-christopher-waldekrantz-swedish-founder-and-busine full 1 7 Christopher Waldekrantz is a Swedish creative strategist, award-winning art director, and the founder and business director at The Odd Society, “a pan-Scandinavian creative and strategic design agency.” Christopher shares about growing up in Sweden and his career as a Black queer professional.

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]]> Christopher Waldekrantz is a Swedish creative strategist, award-winning art director, and the founder and business director at The Odd Society, “a pan-Scandinavian creative and strategic design agency.” Christopher shares about growing up in Sweden and his career as a Black queer professional.

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]]> Episode 6 - Thomas L. DeBoe, American Attorney and Professor Episode 6 - Thomas L. DeBoe, American Attorney and Professor Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT 44:08 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/9f0f6a39-ccd2-37ab-8ffb-8137b7712d2e true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-6-thomas-deboe-american-lawyer-and-professor/ 62828816d5247300136856bf 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-6-thomas-deboe-american-attorney-and-professor Thomas DeBoe is a Los Angeles-based attorney and professor. With over 25 years of experience, Thomas’s legal services include business contracts, joint ventures, consumer transactions, and family law. He shares his professional and personal journeys that. full 1 6 Thomas DeBoe is a Los Angeles-based attorney and law professor. With over 25 years of experience, Thomas’s legal services include business contracts, joint ventures, consumer transactions, and family law. He shares the professional and personal journeys that took him from Kentucky to Los Angeles, California, and New York City, New York.

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]]> Thomas DeBoe is a Los Angeles-based attorney and law professor. With over 25 years of experience, Thomas’s legal services include business contracts, joint ventures, consumer transactions, and family law. He shares the professional and personal journeys that took him from Kentucky to Los Angeles, California, and New York City, New York.

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]]> Episode 5 - Pierre Monnerville, UK-based French Photographer and Founder of Unapologaytic T-shirt Brand Episode 5 - Pierre Monnerville, UK-based French Photographer and Founder of Unapologaytic T-shirt Brand Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 GMT 40:55 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/f8f9d51a-65db-32c5-8335-ac71685ab5e3 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-5-pierre-monnerville-french-photographer/ 62828816d5247300136856c0 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-5-pierre-monnerville-uk-based-french-photographer-an Pierre Monnerville is a French photographer based in the United Kingdom. Much of his work centers around masculine imagery, through fashion and fitness photography. Pierre shares his professional and personal journeys in France, Martinique, and the U.K. full 1 5 Pierre Monnerville is a UK-based French photographer for male personal trainers, bodybuilders, and coaches. Pierre's work centers on masculine imagery through fitness and fashion. He's also the founder of the Unapologaytic ethical T-shirt brand. Pierre shares his professional and personal journeys in France, Martinique, and the United Kingdom.

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]]> Pierre Monnerville is a UK-based French photographer for male personal trainers, bodybuilders, and coaches. Pierre's work centers on masculine imagery through fitness and fashion. He's also the founder of the Unapologaytic ethical T-shirt brand. Pierre shares his professional and personal journeys in France, Martinique, and the United Kingdom.

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]]> Episode 4 - Erick Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™ Host Episode 4 - Erick Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™ Host Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 GMT 30:56 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/896885f9-5e26-3748-8a46-e05ca5f5d87f false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-4-erick-woodby-podcast-host/ 62828816d5247300136856c1 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-4-erick-woodby-our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast-host Erick shares his journey to creating the podcast. He talks about his professional and personal experiences shaping his passion for highlighting the positivity and diversity that exists amongst black LGBTQ+ citizens throughout the world. full 1 4 Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Creator, Host, and Producer, Erick Taylor Woodby, shares his journey to creating the podcast. Erick talks about his professional and personal experiences that shaped his passion for highlighting the positivity and diversity that exists amongst Black LGBTQ+ citizens throughout the world.

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]]> Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's Creator, Host, and Producer, Erick Taylor Woodby, shares his journey to creating the podcast. Erick talks about his professional and personal experiences that shaped his passion for highlighting the positivity and diversity that exists amongst Black LGBTQ+ citizens throughout the world.

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]]> Episode 3 - Shaun Wallace, British LGBTQ Mental Health Advocate Episode 3 - Shaun Wallace, British LGBTQ Mental Health Advocate Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 GMT 47:51 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/955b8c4f-5b29-382c-9cb1-a3c1e0973875 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-3-shaun-wallace-british-lgbtq-mental-health-advocate/ 62828816d5247300136856c2 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-3-shaun-wallace-british-lgbtq-mental-health-advocate full 1 3 Shaun Wallace is Director at Arc of Triumph Arts/Health Organisation in London, advocating for mental health for the Black British LGBTQ+ population. He's also the founder of Queer Head Doctors and shares his journey as a gay professional in the U.K. and Nigeria.

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]]> Shaun Wallace is Director at Arc of Triumph Arts/Health Organisation in London, advocating for mental health for the Black British LGBTQ+ population. He's also the founder of Queer Head Doctors and shares his journey as a gay professional in the U.K. and Nigeria.

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]]> Episode 2 - Victor Chikalogwe, Malawian LGBTQ Activist Episode 2 - Victor Chikalogwe, Malawian LGBTQ Activist Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:30:00 GMT 36:19 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/edcceeca-b217-3b05-b2c1-491e3636f90a true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-2-victor-chikalogwe-malawian-lgbtq-activist/ 62828816d5247300136856c3 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-2-victor-chikalogwe-malawian-lgbtq-activist Victor is a Malawian LGBTQ+ activist and director of South Africa’s People Against Suffering, Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP), a non-profit organization advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in Cape Town. full 1 2 Victor Chikalogwe is a Malawian LGBTQ activist and the director of South Africa’s People Against Suffering, Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP), a non-profit organization advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to working for PASSOP, Victor was the program coordinator for Home of Hope, a Malawian orphanage that nurtures orphaned and vulnerable children. It was Victor who signed for the adoption of David Banda, the son of American singer-songwriter Madonna.

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]]> Victor Chikalogwe is a Malawian LGBTQ activist and the director of South Africa’s People Against Suffering, Oppression and Poverty (PASSOP), a non-profit organization advocating for the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants in Cape Town, South Africa. Prior to working for PASSOP, Victor was the program coordinator for Home of Hope, a Malawian orphanage that nurtures orphaned and vulnerable children. It was Victor who signed for the adoption of David Banda, the son of American singer-songwriter Madonna.

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]]> Episode 1 - Leon Lopez, British Actor, Television and Film Director Episode 1 - Leon Lopez, British Actor, Television and Film Director Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:00:00 GMT 40:23 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/5131976b-ec6b-37c3-91b5-d849b2696fb1 true https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-leon-lopez-british-director-actor-and-singer/ 62828816d5247300136856c4 6282880b98be49001208aae6 episode-1-leon-lopez-british-actor-television-and-film-direc full 1 1 Leon Lopez is a British actor, television and film director, known for his roles in the British soap operas Brookside and EastEnders. Leon's directing credits include includes the 2015 film Soft Lad and episodes of British soaps like Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale.

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]]> Leon Lopez is a British actor, television and film director, known for his roles in the British soap operas Brookside and EastEnders. Leon's directing credits include includes the 2015 film Soft Lad and episodes of British soaps like Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, and Emmerdale.

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]]> A Sneak Peak - Together Celebrating Our Global Community A Sneak Peak - Together Celebrating Our Global Community Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:48:42 GMT 2:02 ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/91e35cb0-bc66-3bf0-8144-d08a9e24dcc5 false https://ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.podbean.com/e/our-black-diaspora-podcast-a-sneak-peak/ 62828816d5247300136856c5 6282880b98be49001208aae6 Welcome to the trailer episode for Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Where our tagline, “Together Celebrating Our Global Community” sums up this space for black LGBTQ+ citizens to come together to inspire and educate each other on who we are in our respect. trailer 1 5 Welcome to the trailer episode for Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Where our tagline, “Together Celebrating Our Global Community” sums up this space for black LGBTQ+ citizens to come together to inspire and educate each other on who we are in our respective countries and professions.

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]]> Welcome to the trailer episode for Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast. Where our tagline, “Together Celebrating Our Global Community” sums up this space for black LGBTQ+ citizens to come together to inspire and educate each other on who we are in our respective countries and professions.

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