Jordan Onubogu, a musician whose artist name is Xona, looks at a black and white image of two men, one embracing the other from behind. This intimate moment was captured by Rotimi Fani-Kayode and shows the tenderness between two poets Essex Hemphill and Dennis Carney in Brixton, 1987. Xona tracks down Dennis to unpack why this image is so important. Together they reflect on the revolutionary nature of Black LGBTQIA+ relationships. 

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 Thompson

Co-host: Xona

Guest: Dennis Carney

Producers: Shivani Dave, Tash Walker

Assistant Producer: Abi McIntosh

Artwork: Kemi Oyolede

Music: Amaroun 

Black and Gay, Back in the Day is an Aunt Nell Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.

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