Description
Dr. Marlon M. Bailey offers invaluable expertise to congregational leaders seeking to understand Black LGBTQ cultural formations, sexual health, and the impact of HIV/AIDS. As a queer theorist and ethnographer, Bailey’s research connects Black Studies, queer theory, and social justice, providing transformative scholarship that centers on Black LGBTQ voices. His mission is to create transformative scholarship that centers the voices of Black LGBTQ communities and inspires inclusive change.
Features
- Research on HIV/AIDS prevention and Black LGBTQ cultural formations
- Publications in prominent journals, including GLQ, Signs, Feminist Studies, and American Quarterly
- Faculty expertise in African and African-American Studies, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Recommended Audience
Clergy and lay leaders
Cost
Varies per service
Practical Applications
- Read Butch Queens Up in Pumps to explore gender performance and ballroom culture in Black LGBTQ communities.
- Incorporate Dr. Bailey’s research into educational workshops or sermons to address LGBTQ inclusion and HIV/AIDS awareness.
- Collaborate with Dr. Bailey on events or discussions to deepen understanding of Black LGBTQ issues in your congregation.
- Use Black Sexual Economies to examine the intersections of race, sex, and economic structures in your community’s advocacy efforts..
