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Safe Spaces and Dance Floors: Inside Michael Slaughter's Atlanta

Published on: 31st August, 2024

Join host DJ Sir Daniel as he sits down with Michael Slaughter, a key figure in Atlanta's Black gay nightlife, to explore the vibrant history and impact of this community. As the city prepares for the 2024 Atlanta Black Gay Pride celebration, they dive into Mike's journey from Los Angeles to Atlanta, his role in creating safe and inclusive spaces, and the evolution of Black gay pride in the city. Hear about iconic parties, the rise and fall of queer venues, and the challenges faced by the community over the years. 

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 Substack: https://qpnt.net/ica-1

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

Topics: #AtlantaBlackPride #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.