American writer and novelist Doug Jones, Morehouse College alumnus, Columbia University MFA graduate, and Lambda Literary Fellow, discusses his powerful 2025 debut novel, The Fantasies of Future Things. Set against the backdrop of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and gentrification, the novel centers on two young Black gay men as they navigate identity, purpose, and community displacement. In this candid conversation, Doug explores the intersection of Black same-gender-loving identity, intimacy, and social justice. He also reflects on his journey as a Black gay writer, his real estate career, his deeply personal essay “Dear Dad” from the anthology Black Love Letters, and the healing power of Black LGBTQ storytelling.

Master Dominion Onyx—leatherman, kinkster, writer, and president of Onyx Mid-Atlantic—joins Erick for a candid conversation about Black gay identity, the leather and kink communities, and the power of radical self-acceptance. Master Dominion also shares about the history and mission of Onyx, a safe space for queer people of color in the leather lifestyle, and why education, consent, and community are central to kink culture. He also discusses his erotic series Alex and Alonzo and the importance of authentic Black gay storytelling. A bold, enlightening listen for anyone curious about Black LGBTQ sexuality, self-discovery, and community building.

In this powerful episode of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick speaks with acclaimed American choreographer, writer, director, and filmmaker David Roussève. With a career spanning over four decades, David shares the deeply personal journey behind his latest solo work, Becoming Daddy AF—his first evening-length solo performance in 25 years. He opens up about love, loss, Black gay identity, and the courage to live boldly. Subscribe and follow us at ourblackgaydiasporapodcast.com.