Marvin Bowser, a Washington, D.C.-based photographer and founder of Marvin Bowser Photography, joins Erick to discuss his powerful work that captures the African diaspora experience through art, identity, and cultural heritage. Marvin shares his journey from Air Force officer during Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell to Black gay artist, his celebrated Black Hair Exhibition, and the large-scale mural project See Me, Hear Me: The Art of Living. He also reflects on Black queer identity, the intersection of hair and LGBTQ+ storytelling, and his YouTube channel Unscripted 60+. An inspiring conversation about Black art, self-expression, and the power of community representation.

In this captivating episode of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick speaks with Eric Gyamfi, an internationally celebrated Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker. From his groundbreaking series Just Like Us — documenting everyday queer life in Ghana — to his deeply personal exhibition Fixing Shadows: Julius and I, a homage to Black gay American composer Julius Eastman, Eric shares how photography is ultimately an extension of storytelling. He opens up about queer life in Ghana, the power of visibility, and the courage it takes to simply live freely. Subscribe and follow us at ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com.