Our Black Gay Diaspora

Role: Creator, Host, and Producer (2021 – Present) • 140+ Episodes

Our Black Gay Diaspora sits at the intersection of culture, identity, and global storytelling. Each episode features intimate conversations with Black LGBTQIA changemakers from across the African diaspora — exploring their lives, work, and communities.

Available on multiple platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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🎧 LATEST EPISODES

DC Icon Rayceen Pendarvis: LGBTQ+ Pride & Community | Ep. 145

For Our Black Gay Diaspora Episode 145, host Erick Taylor Woodby welcomes back Washington, D.C. icon Rayceen Pendarvis — renowned emcee, activist, gender-blender, and lifelong Washingtonian known as Queen of the Shameless Plug.

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Reclaiming Us: Black Pride with Johanna Perez | Ep. 143

In this episode of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick sits down for a conversation with Johanna Perez, founder of Reclaiming Us — an organization "born from a legacy of showing up for people."

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Blane Charles: Black Queer History & Style Pioneer | Ep. 144

In Episode 144 of Our Black Gay Diaspora, host Erick is joined by Blane Charles, founder and president of Blane Charles Design (BCD), a one-stop shop offering interior design, wardrobe styling, estate planning, and organizing services.

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AfroBuenaventura: Brazilian-based Ronnell Perry | Ep. 142

AfroBuenaventura Transformative Travel: American founder Ronnell Perry joins Our Black Gay Diaspora host Erick to share his journey from the suburbs of Chicago to the Peace Corps in Paraguay.

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In Convo with Erick

Role: Creator, Host, and Producer (2026 – Present) • 2 Episodes

Created by Erick Taylor Woodby six years a digital nomad, each episode of In Convo with Erick features in-depth interviews with individuals from around the world who share their professional journeys and the stories that shaped them.

Available on multiple platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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