African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
A comparative analysis of LGBTQ+ life in Nigeria vs. the UK. A detailed exploration of how safety cancels intimacy and why dating apps replace community with consumption in low-risk contexts. …
Nigeria vs UK Queer Life — How Safety Cancels Intimacy Read More
As Black gay men, we navigate a world layered with intersecting oppressions—racism from broader society and homophobia within our own racial communities. Knowing this, one would think that any gathering …
How Black Gay Men Promote Stigma That Comes Back To Hurt Us Read More
Malik’s phone lit up with messages the way it always did—fire emojis, quick compliments, the same shorthand that reduced him to a silhouette. He had just posted a photo from …
Trade vs. Thinker: The Cost of Valuing Black Bodies Over Black Minds Read More
In gay culture, “top,” “bottom,” and “vers” were never meant to be social identities or personality types. They were supposed to be simple communication tools — a quick way to …
The Power of Screaming ‘I’m a Power Bottom Lesbian’ as a Black Gay Man Read More
Content warning: This article discusses interpersonal harm in Black queer spaces, including manipulation, femophobia, HIV stigma, and related dynamics. Some readers may find this emotionally activating—please proceed with care. Introduction …
19 Unflattering Behaviours Seen in Black Queer Spaces—with Examples Read More