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Faith, Freedom, and Atlanta's Nightlife with Mashaun D. Simon

Published on: 28th September, 2024

Join DJ Sir Daniel as he hosts 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife.' In this episode, he features Mashaun D. Simon, a native of Atlanta, who shares his journey of duality, balancing his identity as a Black gay man and answering the call to ministry. They discuss the inclusivity of Atlanta for Black queer individuals, the diminishing number of Black-owned queer spaces, and the impact of HIV on their community. In the full episode, Mashaun reflects on his late brother, Hollis, and the influence on his own life choices, while also delving into his personal nightlife experiences and the challenges of conforming to societal expectations. This heartfelt conversation sheds light on the unique challenges and triumphs of Black queer life in Atlanta.

I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife strives to tell the stories of Atlanta's gay nightlife from the perspective of the people who lived it.

Watch the full episode for free on Patreon:  https://qpnt.net/ica-5

Check out all episodes from I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife: https://qpnt.net/icaseries

Topics: #IComeAlive #MashaunDSimon #Atlanta #LGBTQIA+ #QueerCulture #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast

A special thanks to the Counter Narrative Project Media Roundtable 2024.

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Queue Points is the Black Podcasting Award and Ambie Award nominated music podcast that is dropping the needle on Black Music history and celebrating Black music through meaningful dialogue. The show is hosted by DJ Sir Daniel and Jay Ray. Visit https://queuepoints.com to learn more.

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DJ Sir Daniel

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DJ Sir Daniel is a DJ/Selector and part of Atlanta's, all-vinyl crew, Wax Fundamentals. Co-host of the Queue Points podcast, he is an advocate for DJ culture and is passionate about creating atmospheres of inclusivity and jubilation from a Black perspective.

Jay Ray

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Johnnie Ray Kornegay III (Jay Ray) is a podcast consultant and co-host and producer of Queue Points, the Ambie Award-nominated podcast that drops the needle on Black music history. In addition to his duties at Queue Points, he is the Deputy Director of Strategy and Impact for CNP (Counter Narrative Project). A photographer, creative consultant and social commentator, Jay Ray's work is centered around a commitment to telling full and honest stories about communities often ignored.