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This week, it's just Mike on the mic—flying solo, but grounded in reflection. In this raw and vulnerable episode, Mike shares his personal evolution as a straight Black man navigating proximity to LGBTQ+ community spaces—from a Durand Bernard concert to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour—and how those moments sparked deeper reflection on masculinity, homophobia, and what Black liberation really requires.
Mike gets honest about his past discomfort and growth, and unpacks the responsibility of straight Black men to stand up, listen more deeply, and love more intentionally. This episode isn’t about being performative. It’s about "doing the work", honoring proximity, and embracing the full spectrum of Black identity in the pursuit of collective liberation.
By Bassey Ikpi and Mike Andrews4.8
1919 ratings
This week, it's just Mike on the mic—flying solo, but grounded in reflection. In this raw and vulnerable episode, Mike shares his personal evolution as a straight Black man navigating proximity to LGBTQ+ community spaces—from a Durand Bernard concert to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour—and how those moments sparked deeper reflection on masculinity, homophobia, and what Black liberation really requires.
Mike gets honest about his past discomfort and growth, and unpacks the responsibility of straight Black men to stand up, listen more deeply, and love more intentionally. This episode isn’t about being performative. It’s about "doing the work", honoring proximity, and embracing the full spectrum of Black identity in the pursuit of collective liberation.

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