(Original Air Date: 21 June 2023) <a href="https://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's</a> creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gamal-turawa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamal 'G' Turawa</a>, an ED&amp;I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6quoiHR1VxA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Black Cop</a>. Erick shares his pride in being a Black gay American writer and digital nomad.

EPISODE REPLAY - Pride in Being a Black Gay American Writer and Digital Nomad with Erick Taylor Woodby

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/black.metamorphosis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrew Michél Thomas</a> 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…”

Episode 79 - Andrew Michél Thomas, German-Based Canadian Researcher and Scholar

<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627670/bio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Phineas Newborn III</a> is an actor, dancer, choreographer, and producer whose career highlights include the 1984 breakdancing-themed film <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086998/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Breakin’</a> 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 <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gamal-turawa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamal ‘G’ Turawa</a> for connecting us.

Episode 78 - Phineas Newborn III, American Actor, Dancer, Choreographer, and Producer

<a href="https://resolvemd.org/meet-dr-johnson-weaver" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver</a> is the founder and chief physician of <a href="https://resolvemd.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Resolve MD</a>, a primary care medical practice. Led by Dr. Johnson-Weaver, a transgender, non-binary physician, <a href="https://resolvemd.org/gender-care" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RMD Proud</a> 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.

Episode 77 - Dr. Julius J. Johnson-Weaver, Founder and Chief Physician of Resolve MD and RMD Proud

<a href="https://www.dennislcarney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dennis L. Carney</a> 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 &amp; inclusion. He's the founder and chair of <a href="https://blackconnections50.wixsite.com/bc50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black Connection</a>, a UK-wide social network for Black queer men over 50. Additionally, Dennis is an advisory board member for <a href="https://www.ebanman.com/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">EBANMAN</a>, a publication showcasing the professional lifestyles of mature Black queer men within business, travel, and arts &amp; entertainment.

Episode 76 - Dennis L. Carney, British Therapist, Facilitator, Activist, and Founder of Black Connection

<a href="https://funcrunch.org/blog/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pax Ahimsa Gethen</a> is an American transgender vegan atheist, pacifist, blogger, photographer, and Wikipedia volunteer editor. In August 2023, Pax was awarded <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikimedian_of_the_Year" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wikipedia’s 2023 Media Contributor of the Year</a>. Through their blog site, <a href="http://funcrunch.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">funcrunch.org</a>, Pax is a dedicated advocate for marginalized communities, highlighting transgender and Black social justice causes and cultural milestones.&nbsp;

Episode 75 - Pax Ahimsa Gethen, American Transgender Vegan Pacifist, Blogger, and Wikipedia Volunteer Editor

With over 30 years of activism, <a href="https://thelovetank.info/#about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marc Thompson</a> is one of Britain’s leading HIV and Black queer men’s health campaigners. He's the Director of <a href="https://thelovetank.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Love Tank</a> and co-founder of <a href="https://prepster.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PrEPster</a>, which “seeks to educate and agitate for PrEP access in England and beyond.” Marc has co-founded other organizations like <a href="https://blkoutuk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BlkOutUK</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2VQTL2r8HS2TUddttdl0rV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black and Gay Back in the Day</a>.

Episode 74 - Marc Thompson, British Director of the The Love Tank and Co-Founder of PrEPster

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruele_okeyo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruele Okeyo</a> is a Kenyan human rights defender, HIV champion, and the U=U ambassador in Kenya for the <a href="https://au.int/en/speeches/20230911/opening-statement-he-ambassador-josefa-sacko-commissioner-agriculture-rural" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">African Forum</a>. U=U stands for Undectable mean Untransmittable. Ruele is the Director of <a href="https://kennethandjacobshouse.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenneth and Jacob's House</a>, 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, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-ed-by-ruele-ations/id1611314307" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sex-Ed By Ruele-ations</a>.

Episode 73 - Ruele Okeyo, Kenyan Activist and Director of Kenneth and Jacob's House

<a href="https://linktr.ee/itskrylios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Krylios</a> is a Jamaican author, playwright, and emcee, moderator, and producer for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teamrayceen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Team Rayceen Productions</a>. He's also the founder and creative director <a href="https://twitter.com/itskrylios" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">itsKrylios Kreations</a>. Krylios is the author of the 2022 anthology, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/fears-fantasies-freedom-krylios-clarke/1142851580" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fears, Fantasies and Freedom</a>, 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.

Episode 72 - Krylios, Jamaican Author, Playwright, Performer, and Producer

Together Celebrating Our Global Community™

Created, hosted, and produced by Erick Taylor Woodby, <a href="http://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast</a> is a global biweekly podcast where Black LGBTQ professionals share about their countries and professions. Guests include Executive Director at PEOPLE Magazine <a href="https://people.com/author/jeremy-helligar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Jeremy Helligar</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/palmirakmbenga/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Palmira Koukkari Mbenga</a>, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s <a href="https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81210762" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Young Royals</a>, and <a href="https://purplefrog-https//www.linkedin.com/in/gamal-turawa/connections.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Gamal ‘G’ Turawa</a>, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6quoiHR1VxA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">The Black Cop</a>.

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