Episode 17: Black, Queer and Free

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Episode 17: Black, Queer and Free

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Jun 21, 2018

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Black homophobia is real- and we meet two influential people who are fighting it - each in their own inspiring way. Bishop Yvette Flunder, and author and activist Darnell Moore are Black, queer and free. This episode is delves into the language we use, the things that need to be said, and the celebration of black boy joy and intimacy.

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Jun 21, 2018

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Episode 17: Black, Queer and Free

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