inthelife's Blog

In observance of Black History Month, IN THE LIFE explores several facets of the kaleidoscope that is the LGBT African-American community. We profile New Jersey community activist Bernie McAlister and his "House of Jourdan", part of the gay ball sub-culture that has expanded its social role to include AIDS education/outreach to queer youth. New York Governor David Paterson and Yale professor George Chauncey reflect on the continuing struggle for gay civil rights. In a Real to Reel, filmmaker Abigail Child follows four young men navigating the complexities of living On the Down-low.