Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™

About Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™

Hosted by creator and producer Erick Taylor Woodby, Our Black Gay Diaspora (https://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com) sits at the intersection of culture, identity, and global storytelling. Each episode features intimate conversations with Black LGBTQIA changemakers from across the African diaspora—exploring their lives, work, and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Erick Taylor Woodby

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Mar 2021

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

148 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Oct 2026

   German-based Nigerian Filmmaker Victor Ugoo Njoku | Ep. 146

   This episode features Victor Ugoo Njoku (https://www.instagram.com/victorugoonjoku/?hl=en), a German-based Nigerian filmmaker and creative. Victor co-directed This Is Love (2025), a groundbreaking documentary spotlighting three same-gender Nigerian couples—a gay couple, a lesbian couple, and a trans and a cisgender woman couple. This Is Love offers an intimate look at Black queer love in all its forms. Our Black Gay Diaspora host Erick talks with Victor about the creative vision and purpose behind the film, and what it means to center Black queer joy and identity on screen. Whether you’re a fan of documentary film, queer storytelling, or Black diasporic culture, this episode is not to be missed. Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/id1560982697), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5rrHtnciXtjlRnkYKWiyks?si=dylETUGuRIO27uIFkjt_gA), Acast (https://play.acast.com/s/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ourblackgaydiaspora/videos). For more information, go to Our Black Gay Diaspora (https://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com). Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   DC Icon Rayceen Pendarvis: LGBTQ+ Pride & Community | Ep. 145

   For Our Black Gay Diaspora Episode 145, host Erick Taylor Woodby welcomes back Washington, D.C. icon Rayceen Pendarvis (https://linktr.ee/Rayceen) — renowned emcee, activist, gender-blender, and lifelong Washingtonian known as the High Priestess of Love, Queen of the Shameless Plug, Empress of Pride, and the Goddess of DC! Rayceen is a dynamic force in the LGBTQ+ community, hosting festivals, Pride celebrations, award ceremonies, and community gatherings across the nation’s capital and beyond, often in conjunction with Team Rayceen Productions (https://www.instagram.com/teamrayceen/). A passionate arts advocate and champion of voter participation, Rayceen leads with love, purpose, and unapologetic positivity. I interviewed this community legend for Episode 52 (March 14, 2023). Rayceen's powerful energy has never faded. This is a conversation about community, visibility, and Black queer joy that you won’t want to miss! Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/id1560982697), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5rrHtnciXtjlRnkYKWiyks?si=dylETUGuRIO27uIFkjt_gA), Acast (https://play.acast.com/s/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ourblackgaydiaspora/videos). For more information, go to Our Black Gay Diaspora (https://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com). Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Blane Charles: Black Queer History & Style Pioneer | Ep. 144

   In Episode 144 of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick is joined by Blane Charles, founder and president of Blane Charles Design (BCD) (https://www.blanecharlesdesign.com/), a one-stop shop offering interior design, wardrobe styling, estate planning, and organizing services tailored to each client’s unique lifestyle needs. But Blane’s impact extends far beyond design. A pioneering figure in Black queer history and HIV/AIDS activism, Blane co-founded ACT UP Montréal alongside activist Michael Hendricks in 1989, following their attendance at the International AIDS Conference. Their fearless advocacy helped shape LGBTQ+ history in Montréal and beyond. Blane reflects on their journey in style, interior design, and queer activism, and the legacy they continue to build. Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/id1560982697), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5rrHtnciXtjlRnkYKWiyks?si=dylETUGuRIO27uIFkjt_gA), Acast (https://play.acast.com/s/our-black-gay-diaspora-podcast/), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ourblackgaydiaspora/videos). For more information, go to Our Black Gay Diaspora (https://www.ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com). Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mark Broomfield
• Anthony Green
• Percy Mthombeni
• LYRICALMAR
• Brad Walrond

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.