Best Rahim Thawer Podcasts (2024)

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Getting out of your mind and into your body with somatic therapy 38:41

17h ago38:41

38:41

Instead of exploring thoughts patterns using CBT this episode, Rahim interviews somatic counsellor Megan Blair, who then guides him through a mini session where Rahim plays the role of the client who is encouraged to explore what his body is experiencing and what insight it can give him. They discuss the practice of somatic experiencing and its foc…

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CBT Shorts: Muscles and my fear of being overlooked 26:54

15d ago26:54

26:54

In this bonus Shorts episode of The CBT Dive, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Al about body image concerns amongst gay men and the pressures to either achieve or maintain a particular physique. This preoccupation is about optimising the ways they can participate…

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Jamal Wesley: Transforming Crisis into a Beacon of Inclusivity & Queer Love 43:00

15d ago43:00

43:00

Can a life-changing health scare lead to a flourishing jewelry business? Discover the remarkable journey of Jamal Wesley, who turned a crisis into a beacon of inclusivity and self-expression. With a 15-year background in the insurance industry, Jamal's pivot to creating a jewelry line that celebrates love and the LGBTQIA+ community is nothing short…

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Matthew Reeves: Transformative Mental Health Advocacy in LGBTQAI+ and Disability Communities 46:10

30d ago46:10

46:10

Matthew Reeves, a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified rehabilitation counselor, shares his powerful journey from a conservative upbringing to becoming the owner of Integral Mental Health Services. As a gay cis man who is legally blind, Matthew offers a unique lens on the mental health challenges within the LGBTQAI+ and disabili…

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Parenting an ageing parent: Offering care with renewed boundaries 37:01

29d ago37:01

37:01

Our guest this episode is a medical worker named Ale who joins psychotherapist and host Rahim Thawer to discuss his complicated relationship with his mom and the difficult feelings that arise when she calls asking him for money. In a departure from our usual episode, Rahim pivots from using a thought record to using a problem solving worksheet to b…

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Vic Basile: Trailblazing LGBTQ Activism & Bending Toward Justice 52:56

1M ago52:56

52:56

What motivates someone to dedicate their life to LGBTQ+ activism and public service? Join us as we sit down with Vic Basile, a pioneering leader in the LGBTQ community, to unpack his extraordinary journey, from his early days as a VISTA volunteer to becoming the first executive director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Vic shares the motivations…

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Lexxicon: Pioneering Inclusivity in Dance Hall & Embracing Queer Identity 33:40

1M ago33:40

33:40

What happens when a pioneering dance hall/hip-hop artist decides to challenge the status quo of a traditionally homophobic genre? Join us as Lexxicon shares his daring journey to create an inclusive space in dance hall music with his hit single "Batty Man Party." Batty Man Party (Official Music Video) https://www.lexxiconofficial.com/ Linktr.ee IG …

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Feeling frazzled and not knowing where to start 41:48

1M ago41:48

41:48

Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with David, a masters student who is struggling with balancing his career with his schoolwork. Together they delve into the feelings and thoughts of dread, exhaustion, urgency, and self-criticism that emerge in the evening when David is done with work for the day but procrastinates before starting his sch…

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Braxton Fleming: Empowering Identity & Inclusivity with Stealth Bros & Co 48:30

2M ago48:30

48:30

Have you ever held something in your hands that felt like a piece of you, a symbol of your journey and identity? Braxton Fleming, CEO of Stealth Bros & Co., joins us with an inspiring tale of how a search for dignified medical storage became a beacon for underrepresented communities. Embarking on a path less traveled, Braxton transformed his need f…

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Dr. Angelica & Cassy: A Year of Queer Marriage, Pt. 2 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

Marriage is not without its challenges, and this heart-to-heart with Rahim Thayer peels back the layers of emotions that often underpin our actions and reactions within our most intimate relationships. We look into how our childhood experiences with family can cast long shadows over our adult lives, especially in how we form and enforce boundaries …

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CBT Shorts: Trepidation of being a "bottom" on Grindr 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

In this bonus Shorts episode of The CBT Dive, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Adnan about his experience with hesitating to indicate he’s a “bottom” on dating app due to femmephobia and bottom-shaming in the gay community. ABOUT THE CBT DIVE PODCAST The CBT Dive…

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Dr. Angelica & Cassy: A Year of Queer Marriage, Pt. 1 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

Navigating the inaugural year of marriage is no small feat, and Cassy and I are thrilled to share our journey with you, alongside the insights of Rahim Thawer, a social worker and psychotherapist who's no stranger to the dance of queer partnerships. Season 5 opens up with the lush tale of our dreamy beach wedding, the leaps we've taken in our caree…

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Masking jealousy with stoicism in a poly relationship 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

In this conversation, psychotherapist and host Rahim Thawer is joined by José, a psychologist and poet who lives with their partner. José shares their experience as the anchor partner in a polyamorous relationship and they explore the feelings and behaviors that arise in certain situations, such as when their partner shows affection to another part…

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CBT Shorts: My father is dishonest and consistently disappointing 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

In this bonus CBT Shorts episode, we’ve taken the highlights from a previous season for you to dip into. Host and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer talks with Farrah about her experience with a dishonest and disappointing father. ABOUT THE CBT DIVE PODCAST The CBT Dive is a video podcast that brings therapy skills to the real world. Each episode welcome…

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Reframing the fear of being excluded 40:04

3M ago40:04

40:04

Host and therapist Rahim Thawer talks to Vance, a sex and intimacy coach, who discusses his behaviors and thoughts when he feels excluded, and his desire for a group of friends. Vance shares his experiences with friendships and the fear of being too much for others. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the isolation that can come with pe…

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When capitalism turns you against yourself 40:04

3M ago40:04

40:04

Psychotherapist and host Rahim Thawer and Riz discuss Riz’s travel adventures and how they have led to unique stressors and insights into his relationship with money. Riz shares situations that have brought up difficult feelings, such as feeling cheated and disappointed when spending money on experiences that don't meet his expectations. Rahim help…

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When you're trying to disrupt the trauma of poverty 38:14

4M ago38:14

38:14

In this episode, host Rahim Thawer talks to Kae about the recurring feelings of stress around when rent is due. The conversation explores Kae's thoughts and emotions related to financial struggles, self-criticism, and worries about falling back into unhealthy habits. Rahim and Kae also cover topics such as maintaining psychological safety, rational…

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Julian Joseph – Living Music 50:45

9M ago50:45

50:45

Julian Joseph is acclaimed as one of the finest jazz musicians to emerge this side of the Atlantic and his career has been characterised by many ground-breaking advances: he was the first Black British jazz musician to host a series of concerts at London’s Wigmore Hall and the first to headline a late-night televised performance at the BBC Proms. W…

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Elijah McKinnon – Becoming Undone 1:03:26

9M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Questioning and then breaching our limits is a salient and consequential concern — and a quest Elijah McKinnon undertakes as founder and executive diva of Open Television (OTV), a platform and media incubator for intersectional storytelling. Elijah’s insights into how their imagination is supported and encouraged by their pragmatism made me think a…

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Glenise Kinard-Moore: Revolutionizing LGBT Innovation with SkiiMoo Tech & the VDOM 41:23

9M ago41:23

41:23

Have you ever pondered on the revolutionary innovations taking place within the LGBT community? Join us, as we dive into an insightful conversation with our guest Glenise, the ingenious mind behind SkiiMoo Tech. SkiiMoo Tech is a game-changer; designing products that cater specifically to the LGBT community and addressing gaps in the market. We kic…

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Rahim Thawer, Affective Consulting & Psychotherapy Services 56:41

10M ago56:41

56:41

Rahim, known for his dedicated work with communities he resonates with, initiates a riveting dialogue about how the evolution and interpretations of religious practices and sexuality can often disempower individuals. As we navigate deeper, we also delve into the cycle of guilt and shame that accompanies drastic life changes and the essence of open …

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Godfrey Riddle: Revolutionizing Affordable Housing with Civic Saint 49:18

10M ago49:18

49:18

Get ready for a deep and inspiring conversation with Godfrey Riddle, the powerhouse behind Civic Saint, a trailblazing social protest brand that aims to revolutionize affordable housing and community living. We'll journey through Godfrey's personal struggles, shedding light on his resilience in the face of adversity and his ambition to create posit…

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Eleanor McDonald, Transgender Trailblazer in Florida's Capitol 50:23

10M ago50:23

50:23

Imagine the grit it takes to stand as the only out transgender person working at the Florida State Capitol. Our guest, Eleanor McDonald, has dared to challenge the status quo & fight for the rights of her community within the corridors of power. She has not only weathered the storm but also managed to thrive in the conservative landscape of Florida…

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Dr. Kellon Bubb, The Bubb Report 42:08

10M ago42:08

42:08

Picture this: growing up as a queer individual in a small Caribbean country, grappling to understand your identity amidst microaggressions and societal norms. With us today is the remarkable Dr. Kellon Bubb, climate change researcher, LGBTQ+ advocate, and academic who shares his captivating journey of overcoming discrimination and the triumphs of f…

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Lee Blinder, Trans Maryland 1:12:59

11M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

What happens when a seasoned activist and advocate for trans rights shares their journey? Lee Blinder, a passionate voice for the LGBTQIA+ community in Maryland, joins us to unfold their incredible story, deeply rooted in their personal experiences and unwavering spirit. As we traverse the intricate landscape of sex, gender, faith, trauma, and libe…

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Quinton Reynolds, Game-Changing Men 45:38

11M ago45:38

45:38

Quinton Reynolds, founder of Game-Changing Men, discusses his work with the trans community addressing toxic masculinities and promoting the health and wellness of communities of color. Quinton discusses transitioning while incarcerated & overcoming some of his own stigmas to build a life with his wife, who is also trans. Contact the hosts of A Que…

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Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown, Pneumos, LLC 50:07

11M ago50:07

50:07

Dr. Davis Brown discusses his work facilitating equity in the workplace, as well as his groundbreaking book, The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Cultural Values Can Transform Your Leadership Practice, where he discusses how the values and norms of the LGBTQ+ community can serve as the foundation for transformative leadership. Contact …

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D Smith – A Provocation for More 27:54

11M ago27:54

27:54

Help me shape the future of Busy Being Black by filling out this short listener survey: https://forms.gle/y7y3iQ7RPievyGFP8 Kokomo City takes up a seemingly simple mantle — to present the stories of four Black transgender sex workers: Daniella Carter, Liyah Mitchell, Dominique Silver and the late Koko Da Doll, who share their reflections on desire,…

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The Thompsons 1:37:25

11M ago1:37:25

1:37:25

Hear our conversation with our friend, Raka, as she helps us navigate telling the story of our journey to finding love with each other. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @aqueerunderstanding Twitter @QueerUnderstand…

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Leon Benson – I'm Living Like I Died Before 57:08

12M ago57:08

57:08

At just 23 years old, Leon Benson was sentenced to 61 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. At 47 years old, Leon is a free man after his case was taken up by lawyers at the University of San Francisco Law School’s Racial Justice Clinic. Over 25 years, Leon consumed as much knowledge as he could get access to, which helped him explain the…

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Kenyon Farrow – A Modern Black History Hero 56:13

1y ago56:13

56:13

Writer and organiser Kenyon Farrow is fighting for better infrastructures of support for queer Black people vulnerable to and living with HIV. He trained as an actor before he pivoting to activism in response to the fault lines he saw emerging as gentrification, criminalisation and healthcare inequalities began to rock his personal and extended net…

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Rikki Beadle-Blair – Yearning into Creation 30:49

1y ago30:49

30:49

Earlier this year, writer, actor and director Rikki Beadle-Blair gave an electrifying and affirming keynote speech at Let’s Debate, a conversation about creativity and culture in the UK, produced by arts commissioner Mediale with the support of Arts Council England. As Rikki does, his speech centred his insistence that marginalised communities crea…

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Farzana Khan – Extending Ourselves to Each Other's Aliveness 47:03

1y ago47:03

47:03

Farzana Khan is the tender titan leading the transformative work of Healing Justice London, which works to dignify lives made vulnerable and to cultivate public health provisions for collective liberation. She's a writer, cultural producer and award-winning arts educator, and her work centres community health, repair and self-transformation, rooted…

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Mikael Owunna – I Have Magic to Work 54:07

1y ago54:07

54:07

There is a divine vision for all of us and Mikael Owunna hopes his work can be a vessel for the transformation of our consciousness. Trained in the mechanics of bioengineering and empowered by the imaginative possibilities of photography, his artistic practice conjures queer Black people as embodied reflections of the black and brilliant cosmos. He…

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Rahim Thawer – Sexuality and the Imprint of Shame 56:07

1y ago56:07

56:07

Many of us have an intimate and ongoing relationship to shame and shame forms part of a very public conversation about what it means to be queer in the world. And until my conversation today, which is with social worker and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what shame is. I was wrong. I wasn’t aware, for example, …

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Emily Aboud – Splintered 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Emily Aboud believes that art needs to be political. Whether in its critique of power or its provocation of joy and laughter, art must help move us towards freedom. Her cabaret-play, Splintered, gathers the first person experiences of 12 queer women in Trinidad and Tobago and weaves together these experiences to show how queer women living under th…

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Sunny Drake, Climate Change & Other Small Talk Podcast 1:07:13

1y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Sunny shares information on his new, innovative podcast on climate change, gender identity and sexuality, and the obstacles he's faced as a trans man. https://www.sunnydrake.com/climatechangeandothersmalltalk https://www.sunnydrake.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sunny_drake/ https://www.facebook.com/sunnydrake.creations Contact the hosts of A Queer…

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Helmut Lucero Love, The Gayly Dose Podcast 50:03

1y ago50:03

50:03

Helmut discusses his passion for the LGBTQ+ community, coming out later in life, overcoming a heartbreaking divorce from the mother of his 3 daughters, and navigating gay life. https://thegaylydose.com/ marketing@thegaydose.com https://www.instagram.com/thegaylydosepod/ https://www.facebook.com/thegaylydosepod Contact the hosts of A Queer Understan…

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Paula Boggs – Ebony Revisited 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

When we think of the sweeping constellation of music that is Americana, we could be forgiven for thinking of it as a genre that doesn’t really speak to our lived experiences as queer Black people. Emerging in the 1940s as music borne of the weathered realities of rural life in the United States, Americana is perhaps most closely — if not accurately…

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Ebone Bell, Tagg Magazine 39:59

1+ y ago39:59

39:59

Eboné Bell is a business owner, speaker, and trailblazer who shines bright in the world of entrepreneurship, DEI, activism, and LGBTQ media. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Tagg Magazine. Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderst…

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Maurice Tomlinson, Human Rights Activist & Attorney-At-Law 47:47

1+ y ago47:47

47:47

Tune in for our conversation with Maurice Tomlinson about his work challenging anti-gay laws, including Jamaica’s ban on same-sex intimacy and marriage, and other advocacy work. https://www.gofundme.com/f/fifty-still-fighting CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive material that may be triggering for some listeners. Contact the hosts of A …

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Jenna Lee Dunn, OUTMemphis 34:30

1+ y ago34:30

34:30

Jenna discusses how transitioning later in life led to rejection from family and friends, and how she overcame depression and is living her truth with the support of her wife and children. https://www.outmemphis.org/ jennadunn@outmemphis.org jennaonfire@comcast.net https://www.tiktok.com/@jenna0nfire https://www.facebook.com/JennaOnFire1 https://ww…

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Mojisola Adebayo – The Beautiful in the Brutal 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

1:03:35

In Theory and Play of the Duende, Spanish poet Federico García Lorca extolled the artistic necessity of duende – a poetic and artistic force that emerges from the darkness of our wounds. Lorca believed that art could only be great when duende was joined with wisdom and inspiration; the romance of angels and muses alone is not enough to create art t…

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Senate Bill 3, The Drag Ban 28:27

1+ y ago28:27

28:27

We discuss the Tennessee Senate Bill 3, the Drag Ban, with the Magical Miss Mothie (a.k.a., Moth, Moth, Moth). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDWchVkab0U&feature=youtu.be&themeRefresh=1 Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscribe, & follow FB @aqueerunderstanding IG @…

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Joshua Burford, Invisible Histories Project 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

43:42

Josh discusses why preserving queer & trans history is important, growing up queer in Alabama, and the beauty and strength of the queer community. https://invisiblehistory.org/ contact@invisiblehistory.org https://www.facebook.com/invisiblehistoriesproject https://www.instagram.com/invisiblehistoriesproject/ https://twitter.com/iHPSouth https://www…

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Pádraig Ó Tuama – Feed the Beast 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

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This week, I’m in conversation with queer Black theologian and Anglican priest Father Jarel Robinson-Brown, whose theology and pastoral practice offer a re-embodied understanding of Christianity. Jarel is one of many theologians, poets and philosophers whose work has offered me an affirming and vitalising framework for understanding and practising …

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Father Jarel Robinson-Brown – The Rhythm of Our Faith 1:04:26

1+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Father Jarel Robinson-Brown is a queer Black theologian and Anglican priest, whose 2021 book, Black, Gay, British, Christian, Queer: The Church and the Famine of Grace, takes the Church and its leadership to task for its exclusion of queer Black bodies, citing the historical and ongoing “ecclesial terrorism of the Christian community through its sp…

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Angel Lovelace, The Trucker's Assistant 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

32:27

Angel discusses coming out in a religious family, overcoming stigma and discovering her own spirituality, and becoming a successful entrepreneur. FB: @angellovelace IG: @thetruckersassistant https://www.thetruckerassistant.com/ Contact the hosts of A Queer Understanding info@aqueerunderstanding.com https://www.aqueerunderstanding.com/ Like, subscri…

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Brandon Norman, Duhbuhlyoo 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

Today, we're speaking with Be Norman, the founder of the bridal clothing design company Duhbuylyoo. Brandon discusses growing up in small-town Texarkana, recently coming out to his parents, and his hopes for the future. https://www.duhbuhlyoo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/duhbuhlyoo_bridal/ duhbuyloo@yahoo.com Contact the hosts of A Queer Understa…

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Marc Thompson – I Have a Virus Older Than You 19:05

1+ y ago19:05

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This week, I'm in conversation with author and scholar Dagmawi Woubshet, whose 2015 book, The Calendar of Loss, has transformed how I engage with the work Black gay men created during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and '90s. In this clip from our 2018 conversation, HIV activist and community organiser Marc Thompson shares insights about the Black gay…

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