In this episode of 'I Come Alive: Stories of Black Gay Atlanta Nightlife,' DJ Sir Daniel hosts a heartfelt conversation with Jimmie, a long-time resident of Atlanta. Together, they explore Jimmie’s journey from working in a juke joint as a teenager to becoming an elder in the Black gay community. He shares his experiences and observations on the shifting landscape of Atlanta's black and queer spaces, impacted by factors like gentrification, the rise of hip-hop, and changing social dynamics. They also touch on the crucial role of major artists like Mary J. Blige and Lil' Kim in supporting the community, and the looming threats posed by new legislation.
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.
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Topics: #GrabYaJimmie #Atlanta #LGBTQIA+ #QueerCulture #BlackPodcasters #BlackMusic #MusicPodcast
A special thanks to the Counter Narrative Project Media Roundtable 2024.
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In this time of great challenge, legendary Atlanta-based singer RAHBI is choosing to ignite a fire within our hearts with his empowering new single, ‘CHANGE.’
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