{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6282880b98be49001208aae6/6a1f42f2b11ee18ce5880192?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Black, Queer & Unboxed: Brad Blackburn III’s Journey | Ep. 136","description":"<p>Seattle-based <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradblackburniii\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Brad Blackburn III</a> is a public service professional, strategist, and community advocate committed to advancing equity, civic engagement, and systems change. As co-host of <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/identityunboxed/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Identity Unboxed</em></a> alongside Tiana Cole, Brad amplifies candid conversations with Black professionals about their career journeys, identities, and resilience. Brad opens up about his journey as a Black queer man, navigating racism and homophobia, and the importance of storytelling. He shares personal reflections on identity, self-love, and community healing. We also explore his Blackburn III Consulting firm, the \"Legacy Lens\" Black History series, and why preserving Black history and culture matters now more than ever.</p>","author_name":"Erick Taylor Woodby"}