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Strange Fruit #234: Is The Black Barbershop A Safe Space For Queer Men?

Strange Fruit #234: Is The Black Barbershop A Safe Space For Queer Men?

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Strange Fruit #234: Is The Black Barbershop A Safe Space For Queer Men?

FromStrange Fruit

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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It isn't unusual to see homoeroticism in hypermasculine spaces - like the locker room, the wrestling ring, or the military barracks. But what about the barbershop? It's a social and community hub and where black masculinity is centered. But you''ll also encounter homophobia there, and for many queer black men, it doesn't feel like a safe space. So where does that leave LGBTQ black men who need that sense of community (or just a haircut)? We talk about the black barbershop - good and bad - on this week's show. Our guest is Da'Shaun Harrison, who recently tackled the subject in an essay for the Black Youth Project. Plus, actor Lee Doud joins us to talk about anti-Asian bias in the gay community, particularly when it comes to dating and desire.
Released:
Mar 2, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Jaison Gardner and Dr. Kaila Story talk race, gender, and LGBTQ issues, from politics to pop culture. A new episode every week, from Louisville Public Media.