What does it mean to move through the world as a Black queer man? In this episode, host Erick is joined by Dr. Mark Broomfield (PhD, MFA), an Associate Professor at SUNY Geneseo and author of Black Queer Dance: Gay Men and the Politics of Passing for Almost Straight. Dr. Broomfield unpacks how dance becomes a lens for exploring Black masculinity, sexual identity, and the daily risk assessments that queer men navigate. From the legacy of Alvin Ailey to the murder of O’Shae Sibley, this conversation explores what overall freedom means for Black same-gender-loving men. Dr. Broomfield introduces powerful concepts like “doing out” versus coming out, and the politics of “passing for almost straight.” Whether you’re a dancer or a scholar, this episode challenges how we see masculinity, identity, and the body.
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