Episode Details

Are we too hard on Black artists? Are dating apps helping or hurting Black gay relationships? And how do you rebuild after heartbreak?

On this episode of The Black Gay Agenda, Micah B, AP, Dupree, and Justin B. Smith unpack some of the biggest conversations happening in Black queer culture before opening the Mailbag for an honest discussion about dating, friendship, healing, and self-worth.

This week’s episode covers:

• The Victoria Monét discourse and why Black artists are often held to impossible standards

• Dating apps, online dating, and how they impact Black gay relationships

• Public displays of affection and affection in Black queer relationships

• Friendship boundaries, cheating, and trust

• Healing after heartbreak and rebuilding your confidence

• Learning to love yourself before looking for love

• Supporting the “strong friend” who always shows up for everyone else

• Black queer culture, relationships, and community

Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or healing from one, this episode offers an honest conversation about love, identity, friendship, and growth in the Black LGBTQ+ community.

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Producer: Justin B. Smith