Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™

Erick Taylor Woodby
Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast™

Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly platform where creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQIA citizens who share about their countries and professions. Guests include George M. Johnson, American Emmy-nominated and New York Times Bestselling author, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s Young Royals, and Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama The Black Cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 107 - Vernal Scott, British Author and Consultant on EDI

    Vernal Scott is a British author and consultant on EDI with over four decades of experience. Vernal was the Head of Equality & Diversity Unit at Oxford University and the Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Essex Police. In 1991, he organised the historic Reach Out and Touch HIV/AIDS Procession with Flowers—an event privately financed by George Michael and starring Whitney Houston. Vernal’s upcoming memoir, UK Black, will be published via Amazon on 16 April for the Kindle ebook and on 18 April for the paperback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  2. APR 2

    REPLAY - Pride in Being Black and Gay with Erick Taylor Woodby

    (Original Air Date: 20 June 2023) Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast's creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby is interviewed by Gamal 'G' Turawa, an ED&I facilitator, transformational storyteller, and the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-wining documentary, The Black Cop. Erick shares about his pride in being a Black gay American writer, podcast producer, and digital nomad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  3. MAR 19

    Episode 105 - Rinaldo Walcott, Canadian Academic and Writer

    Rinaldo Walcott is a Canadian academic, writer, and a Professor and Chair of Africana and American Studies at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He holds the Carl V. Granger Chair in Africana and American Studies. Thank you to Episode 98’s guest, Lyndon K. Gill, for connecting us. Rinaldo's published works include The Long Emancipation: Moving toward Black Freedom and On Property (2021), BlackLife: Post-BLM and the Struggle for Freedom with Idil Abdillahi (2019), Queer Returns: Essays on Multiculturalism, Diaspora and Black Studies (2016), and Black Like Who?: Writing Black Canada (1997 and 2003). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min

  4. MAR 5

    Episode 104 - Shelley Nicole, American Founder and Frontperson for Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe

    Shelley Nicole is an American singer-songwriter, musician, composer, actor, poet, healer, and the frontperson and founder of the band, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe. In a league with artists like Rosetta Tharpe, Nina Simone, Betty Davis, Labelle, Joan Armatrading, and Meshell Ndegeocello, Shelley Nicole’s blaKbüshe is equal parts rock, soul, blues, jazz, and funk. Shelley has collaborated with various artists—including Vernon Reid of the band, Living Colour and the American improvisational band, Burnt Sugar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. FEB 19

    Episode 103 - Brothers of the Desert Co-Founder & President Tim Vincent and C. Aigner Ellis

    Tim Vincent is co-founder and president of Brothers of the Desert, “…a non-profit organization with a mission to support Black gay men and allies through education, advocacy, social networking, volunteerism, philanthropy, and mentorship.” Aigner "Anye Elite" Ellis is a member of Brothers of the Desert and the founder and chief project manager of Icon City Entertainment, LLC, a company that “…embodies a spirit of transformation and empowerment.” On March 22, 2025, Brothers of the Desert’s 6th Annual Wellness Summit will be at The Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  6. FEB 5

    Episode 102 - Aurora Krotoa Moses, South African Founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement

    Aurora Krotoa Moses is the South African founder and CEO of Aurora Kaleidoscope Movement. She’s also a Global Ambassador for Theirworld, and an alumnus of FutureElect. In 2023, she was the focus of Carl Collison’s documentary, ‘Aurora’. Her portrait was one piece featured in Cape Town-based visual artist Selvin November’s December 2023 display at Cape Heritage Hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  7. JAN 22

    Episode 101 - Nzube Ufodike, British Entrepreneur, Investor, and Advisor

    Nzube Ufodike is a British entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Thank you to Gamal ‘G’ Turawa for connecting us. Nzube is a co-founder of Amoo Angels, a UK-based angel network. He's a board member and advisor to early and growth-stage businesses in the UK and emerging markets. Nzube is also a fundraising coach / entrepreneur-in-residence for other accelerator programmes. He's a trustee at The Africa Centre, a chair at the BCS Foundation, IoD Emerging NEDs Special Interest Group, and is on the board at Queen Mary University of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  8. JAN 8

    Episode 100 - Niki Lopez, Afro-Latina Founder of What's Your Elephant™

    Niki Lopez is an Afro-Latina interdisciplinary visual artist, curator, and social practitioner. She is the founder of What’s Your Elephant™, a “…charitable arts and educational organisation dedicated to catalysing awareness and fostering vital dialogue around under-addressed topics.” Niki is a renaissance person, doing her part to make the world more inclusive, honest, and colourful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
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Our Black Gay Diaspora Podcast is a global biweekly platform where creator, host, and producer Erick Taylor Woodby interviews Black LGBTQIA citizens who share about their countries and professions. Guests include George M. Johnson, American Emmy-nominated and New York Times Bestselling author, Palmira Koukkari Mbenga, Swedish journalist, actor, and script editor for Netflix’s Young Royals, and Gamal ‘G’ Turawa, the protagonist in the 2022 BAFTA-winning British docudrama The Black Cop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Erick Taylor Woodby
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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