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The Closet Unlocked
by The Closet Unlocked
We are a platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of Black, Queer folks. Through music, personal (anonymous) stories, news, and more, we highlight the positive moments of the LGBTQ+ community. The purpose of this is to bring awareness to the strength in that journey instead of the negative and to show others that they are not alone in their experiences.Join our family by staying connected and sharing your story: theclosetunlocked.com
Episodes
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Exclusive Interview with Creator, Darius Caffey | Black & Queer At The Table
Darius Caffey: Celebrating Accomplishments, A Moment of Reflection We're kicking off our first Black & Queer At The Table interview this season with Founder, and Creator, Darius Caffey. He shares some highlights about what has been going on in his life over the last year and finally gives himself...
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Step Into People's Life With Love While There's Still Time | Vick for Closet Moments
Featured Story by Vick - Conversation topics include LGBTQ+ youth, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), managing mental health, etc. #ClosetMoments are experiences shared by individuals from the Black, LGBTQ+ community through therapeutic outlets, to show others that they're not alone in their own life...
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Exclusive Interview with Vocalist, John Holiday | Black & Queer At The Table
John Holiday: Giving Himself Permission to Live & Love Founder, Darius Caffey, gets the opportunity to chat with Countertenor, John Holiday, about his own personal journey growing into the musical artist that he is today. Holiday has continued to share his light and his love with the world…
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Exclusive Interview with Author, Da'Shaun Harrison | Black & Queer At The Table
Da'Shaun Harrison: The Literary Voice To Be Reckoned With 🚨 SPECIAL OFFER ON 'BELLY OF THE BEAST' 🚨 BELOW ↓ During this interview, Darius Caffey (he/him) takes a moment to chat with the Atlanta-based community organizer, abolitionist, public speaker, and writer: Da'Shaun Harrison (they/them)....
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Exclusive Interview with Musical Entrepreneur, Leon Waldo | Black & Queer At The Table
Leon Waldo: Pushing Musical Boundaries by Embracing Queer Culture Founder of The Closet Unlocked, Darius Caffey, interviews LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer, Leon Waldo. They discuss his experience with making music the way that he wants to, the details of his latest album (Queerwave)…
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Exclusive Interview with Pop Artist, Siena Liggins | Black & Queer At The Table
Siena Liggins: Creating Space in Pop Culture for Black, Queer Women. Founder of The Closet Unlocked, Darius Caffey, interviews Detroit's own Pop artist, Siena Liggins. They discuss her creative journey in making music, the visuals of her latest EP (Ms. Out Tonight), and how her experiences…
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'Queer Love in Color' photo book by journalist Jamal Jordan | Black and Queer at the Table
Editor, journalist, and author, Jamal Jordan brings a breath of fresh air to Black, LGBTQ+ literature with his new book release. In 'Queer Love in Color', readers are able to see both loving images and read heartfelt stories of people of color falling in love from all across the world. Black &...
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Rosetta Tharpe | Constantly Coming Out | Book on Queer Love
Okay, we are giving y'all the greats this week! If you're a fan of the old school, you're going to enjoy this sample from Sister Rosetta Tharpe. If you know about being Queer, then you know it's a constant process. And If you know good books, then you'll love this photo book on Queer Love. Song…
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The Lavender Book (Black, LGBTQ Safe Travel Guide) | Black and Queer at The Table
Black & Queer @ The Table: - Since The Closet Unlocked is a safe space, we want to introduce you to a collection of them! The National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) has come back with another collaboration, but this time with Out in Tech. Collectively, they created The Lavender Book, which is a...
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Zé Taylor | The "First Time" | Black, LGBTQ+ Safe Travel Guide - The Lavender Book
This week's hot gossip includes the upcoming artist, Zé Taylor, having that “First Time” moment with someone, and the new Black, LGBTQ travel guide, the Lavender Book. Song of the Show: - As an upcoming artist, Zé Taylor has brought a new sound to the rap game. With songs like the Icy Boy Remix,...
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Celebrating Black Women - Karine Jean-Pierre and Kristen Clarke | Black & Queer At The Table
Black & Queer @ The Table - Black Women — that’s it. This week we’re celebrating another victory as Karine Jean-Pierre became the first Black, Queer woman to serve as spokesperson, leading a White House press briefing. She joins Judy Smith, the first Black, woman spokesperson in a congratulatory...
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Big Freedia | Internalized Homophobia | Celebrating Black Women
Song of the Show - Right in time for the day parties, Big Freedia is the one to add to your playlists! This New Orleans bred, Bounce Music culture icon gives it to you in all forms. They’ve been known to commentate on tracks, rap, act as a backup dancer, sing in the choir and play the piano.…
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Cartoon Network Addressing Gender Pronouns w/ the NBJC | Black & Queer At The Table
Cartoon Network recently partnered with the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC) to provide informational comic strips and cartoons to help the youth better understand pronouns. An even bigger surprise was when they brought in characters from the popular TV shows, Steven Universe and Craig of...
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Digital Online Community Archive for Black & Gay Life in Britain | Black & Queer at The Table
We have the Black & Gay, Back in the Day online archive to thank for providing us with an online way to see history and throwback photos of what life looked like for Black, Queer folks in Britain. The Table: - This time we’re doing things differently — we’re talking about Instagram! And no, we…
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Frank Ocean | Telling Your Story for You | Black & Queer Digital Photo Archive
Our highlights this week are: the icon Frank Ocean, Learning how to stand up for yourself, and the online Black, Queer archive! Song of the Show: - As we spin the block on the ‘Blonded' album, we want to take a moment to just praise Frank Ocean. Whether it be with his voice or his pure...
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Congratulations Layshia Clarendon, WNBA PG, LGBTQ Rights & BLM activist | Black & Queer @ The Table
Layshia Clarendon is the WNBA's 1st openly trans and nonbinary point guard. And today, we are celebrating them for all of the work that they have done fighting for equitable rights of the LGBTQ+ and Black community. The Table: - At The Table this week, we wanted to show our support to Layshia...
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Victoria Monét | Dating Chronicles | Cartoon Network Address Gender Pronouns
Funny Story: How did Victoria Monet get her Ass Like That? Why is dating such a mess? Can Cartoon Network fix gender discrimination? Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z (just kidding - we’ll address it here) Song of the Show: - And another one! Another what, you say? Well, another hit!...
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Talking Billy Porter and Finding Myself Through Beyoncé Lyrics
Okay, it’s all about Billy Porter, Finding Self-Love through Beyoncé’s music, and the courage of WNBA star Layshia Clarendon this week. Song of the Show: - This week’s song is brought to us by none other than the LEGENDARY, Billy Porter. As someone who has broken ground in the music, broadway…
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Entrepreneur couple creates podcast, sells jewelry, and authors journal | Black & Queer @ The Table
Okay, we have to discuss the founders and entrepreneurs of the HoodxHolistic podcast and Ash.a Co. The Table - We’re back again discussing what’s happening in Black, Queer culture. This week, we wanted to show support to Ashley and Cortney Adams-Matthewis. They’re a couple of entrepreneurs using...
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Siena Liggins samples The Temptations & Devyn becomes more than just a Black, Queer woman
Have you heard the story of Siena Liggins, Becoming More, and the founders of Hood x Holistic? Song of the Show - We’re kind of taking it back with an old sample by The Temptations, with this week’s song My Girl by Siena Liggins. As a fairly new artist, Liggins has continued finding their voice…
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Reclaiming the term 'Queer' and Addressing Bi-Erasure | Black & Queer at The Table
We're talking about Reclaiming Queerness and why addressing Bi-Erasure is important! The Table: - This episode is kind of about LGBTQ+ athletes, but more so about what they’re addressing: Reclaiming their Queerness and Bi-Erasure. Across the nation, more individuals are standing up for themselves...
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Lil Nas X and Owning My Sexuality
It’s all about Lil Nas X, Owning My Sexuality, and Reclaiming Queerness! Song of the Show: - In this week, we’re spinning the block on Lil Nas X’s song C7osure! This track, along with others on project 7, takes the fans on a more personal journey through the artist’s life. By having early career...
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DreBae, Finding Love Against Homophobia, The Vanishing Half
We saiddd.. DreBae, Loving Yourself, And More Black Trans characters! Song of the Show - This week's song is Yikezzz by the upcoming rapper DreBae. You know the original track by Nicki Minaj, but this one has a different flow to it. Along with hopping on a recent track with Megan Thee Stallion,...
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Chika, Truth Behind Black & Queer Resilience, Kim Jackson
We’re talking about the music artist Chika, a story of the Truth Behind Black LGBTQ+ Power & Resilience, and news of Georgia’s new LGBTQ Senator Kim Jackson. Song of the Show This week we feature the song Crown by the music artist/rapper/songwriter Chika. Best known for their cover of Kanye…
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Inside the Brand: The Why
Is this an empowering, inclusive, and welcoming space for Black, Queer folks? Yes, the hell it is! In this episode, the host DCaff explains the beginning stages of creating The Closet Unlocked platform. He briefly touches on topics such as The Black, LGBTQ+ experience Relationships Support…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are a platform that amplifies the voices and experiences of Black, Queer folks. Through music, personal (anonymous) stories, news, and more, we highlight the positive moments of the LGBTQ+ community. The purpose of this is to bring awareness to the strength in that journey instead of the negative and to show others that they are not alone in their experiences.Join our family by staying connected and sharing your story: theclosetunlocked.com
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