Dec 08 2023 15 mins
Pierre talks to Phil Samba @idiosyncraticxl, a social activist, writer, researcher and HIV prevention advocate. They discuss Phil's journey as a black gay man in London, navigating stereotypes and moving towards self-realisation.
Phil is on a mission to democratise access to PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), an HIV prevention drug, and its significance in the gay community, especially for black and bi men, is at the centrepiece of this conversation.
Phil also sheds light on the stereotyped expectations and challenges he faces as a black gay man, including societal preconceptions about masculinity, race, and sexuality. Phil works with The Love Tank CIC @thelovetankcic, a non-profit dedicated to reducing HIV and poor sexual health outcomes in marginalised communities and has recently contributed to the book Mandem. Aside from Phil's personal and professional journey, the pair also discuss the importance of being true to oneself, despite societal pressures.
01:10 Understanding Social Activism
01:22 Phil's Work in HIV and Sexual Health
01:55 The Link Between Prepster and The Love Tank
02:20 Challenges in Accessing PrEP
03:03 Phil's Journey to Social Activism
05:17 The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Activism
05:57 Exploring Stereotypes and Expectations
08:59 Phil's Personal Experience with Stereotypes
11:04 The Challenges of Finding Personal Identity
14:14 How to Support The Love Tank
14:43 Closing Remarks
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👋🏾 About The Unapologaytic Podcast
Hi I’m Pierre. I’m the founder of the ethical gay brand Unapologaytic as well as a male form photographer.
I want to use this podcast to explore LGBTQ+ culture and use this platform to share our stories and struggles. No matter who we are we’ve all got something to share and learn from each other.
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