Black and Gay, Back in the Day

BONUS: Abi McIntosh with a panel of Black and Gay, Back in the Day contributors

To celebrate Black LGBTQIA+ communities throughout history and on this podcast, a fantastic panel met at The Standard Hotel in Kings Cross, London. Bringing together amazing contributors - Femi Otitoju, Jordan Onubogu, Fopé Ajanaku and Marc Thompson - allowed for a wider conversation on what Black and Gay, Back in the Day means to them with additional Q&A from a live audience.CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is about the experience of Black LGBTQIA+ communities with open discussion about racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexual discrimination.Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production. This eye opening series highlights the importance of Black LGBTQIA+ history, amplifying the work of its founders Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye, as we repaint the photographs through audio, helping to facilitate the mission of honouring and remembering Black queer life in Britain. Host: Marc ThompsonPanel Chair: Abi McIntoshPanellists: Femi Otitoju, Jordan Onubogu, Fopé Ajanaku, Marc ThompsonProducers: Shivani Dave, Tash WalkerAssistant Producer: Abi McIntoshArtwork: Kemi OyoledeMusic: Amaroun Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Black Pride with Nic Farmer

Digital creator and the director of BlaqUK (spelt with a q) Nic Farmer is inspired by a colour photograph of a man sitting on a red metal bench, his legs crossed and right arm resting across his body. He is holding a black tote bag with gold sequin detail. We know the man to be David McAlmott on his way to London Pride in 1992. It looks hot, similar to the day Nic went to UK Black Pride to talk to people about what it meant to be at such a huge gathering for the Black LGBTQ+ community. Together we go on a journey to celebrate Black culture and heritage in a space where Black Queer people are the majority. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is about the experience of Black LGBTQIA+ communities with open discussion about racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexual discrimination.Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production. This eye opening series highlights the importance of Black LGBTQIA+ history, amplifying the work of its founders Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye, as we repaint the photographs through audio, helping to facilitate the mission of honouring and remembering Black queer life in Britain. Host: Marc ThompsonCo-host: Nic FarmerProducers: Shivani Dave, Tash WalkerAssistant Producer: Abi McIntoshArtwork: Kemi OyoledeMusic: Amaroun Thanks to UK Black PrideBlack and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reverend Jide Macaulay with Rico Jacob Chace

LGBTQ+ organiser and trans activist, Rico Jacob Chace is inspired by a colour photograph of two men who appear to be posting for the camera at a party. We know the men in the forefront to be Colin and Neville at the Big Up Christmas party in Brixton, 1996.⁣ This event was organised by the first fully funded organisation in the country to work specifically to address HIV prevention amongst Black gay and bisexual men and to support those living with HIV. Rico finds another man who was there at that party, Reverend Jide Macauley. Both Rico and Jide support Black LGBTQIA+ people in thier work today and highlight the importance of looking out for each other. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is about the experience of Black LGBTQIA+ communities with open discussion about racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexual discrimination.Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production. This eye opening series highlights the importance of Black LGBTQIA+ history, amplifying the work of its founders Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye, as we repaint the photographs through audio, helping to facilitate the mission of honouring and remembering Black queer life in Britain. Host: Marc ThompsonCo-host: Rico Jacob ChaceGuest: Reverend Jide Macaulay Producers: Shivani Dave, Tash WalkerAssistant Producer: Abi McIntoshArtwork: Kemi OyoledeMusic: Amaroun Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Thompson with Iesha Palmer

Trans activist and lover of all things queer and erotic, Iesha Palmer switches things up this episode. They are looking at a photograph that was at the heart of a public campaign for HIV+ awareness in the early 2000s. A colour photo shows two Black men in a tight embrace, looking into each other’s eyes - their noses touching, as though they are about to kiss. Underneath the image reads the caption ‘We’re so much closer now - condoms are changing.com’. Medical advances mean HIV is no longer a death sentance and social attiudes are slowly shaking free of that stigma. Someone who has been there to see the progress made in the last 30 years is Marc Thompson! Together, Iesha and Marc discuss the importance of healthcare parity for Black LGBTQIA+ people. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is about the experience of Black LGBTQIA+ communities with open discussion about racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexual discrimination.Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production. This eye opening series highlights the importance of Black LGBTQIA+ history, amplifying the work of its founders Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye, as we repaint the photographs through audio, helping to facilitate the mission of honouring and remembering Black queer life in Britain. Host: Marc ThompsonCo-host: Iesha PalmerProducers: Shivani Dave, Tash WalkerAssistant Producer: Abi McIntoshArtwork: Kemi OyoledeMusic: Amaroun Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yvonne Taylor with Jewel Foster

Community organiser, Jewel Foster, is uncovers a Black and lesbian collective from the 80’s by starting with a black and white picture of a woman angled from below. It is slightly out of focus but the woman who is wearing flared trousers with a white belt and polo t-shirt draws you in. Her right arm is bent with her hips popping to the left, as she leans on sound system speakers that pile high up to the ceiling. The woman who we know to be Yvonne Taylor is looking directly at you, and wearing glasses that reflect the flash of the camera. Yvonne was one of the founding members Sistermatic, a lesbian-run sound system. Together Jewel and Yvonne reflect on how having Black LGBTQIA+ community is a priority. CONTENT WARNING: This podcast is about the experience of Black LGBTQIA+ communities with open discussion about racism, homophobia, transphobia and sexual discrimination.Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production. This eye opening series highlights the importance of Black LGBTQIA+ history, amplifying the work of its founders Marc Thompson and Jason Okundaye, as we repaint the photographs through audio, helping to facilitate the mission of honouring and remembering Black queer life in Britain. Host: Marc ThompsonCo-host: Jewel FosterGuest: Yvonne TaylorProducers: Shivani Dave, Tash WalkerAssistant Producer: Abi McIntoshArtwork: Kemi OyoledeMusic: Amaroun Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.