Black Gay Men

Discovering Identity on the Dance Floor: A Personal Journey through 2000s Atlanta Black Gay Clubs

For Black LGBTQIA+ folks, the nightclub isn’t just a place to dance, it’s a place where we can find community and discover who we are. With many Atlanta Black gay spaces closed or closing, it’s hard to keep track of all of the history. On this episode Charles Stephens chats with Dr. Damian Denson about his personal journey to self through 2000’s Atlanta nightlife.

Damian takes us on a journey through their personal experiences, where the club scene played a significant role in their life, for a period of time – both in positive and negative ways. His story is one of resilience and discovery.

Discovering Identity on the Dance Floor: A Personal Journey through 2000s Atlanta Black Gay Clubs

America's Hidden HIV Epidemic: A Conversation With Linda Villarosa

On this show Charles Stephens sits down with Journalist Linda Villarosa. Linda is the Program Director at The City College of New York, and she wrote a piece for the New York Times entitled “America's Hidden HIV Epidemic: Why do America's black gay and bisexual men have a higher HIV rate than any country in the world?”

This conversation was taped in 2017.

America's Hidden HIV Epidemic: A Conversation With Linda Villarosa

A Conversation With Donnie

On this podcast episode Johnnie Kornegay chats with Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Arranger Donnie about his album The American Mythology, and his personal journey to liberation. In this interview you'll find Donnie speaking candidly and frankly about his life, being a Black gay man and experiences while preparing to reveal his musical. Donnie emerged on the music scene in 2002 with his album The Colored SectionThe American Mythology is described as "a colorful, epic narrative and inspiring soundtrack."

This conversation was taped on June 20, 2016.

A Conversation With Donnie