Established in 2019, ThatBlackBoyJoy is a celebration of the many iterations of Black manhood, primarily explored through our podcast. The show was created in response to the persistent lack of recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black men, particularly queer Black men, within culture and society. From its inception, ThatBlackBoyJoy has sought to recognize, platform, and affirm Black men who are shaping the world through their work, artistry, and community-centered initiatives.

ThatBlackBoyJoy Podcast serves as a vibrant and introspective guide on how to be, how to live with intention, how to grow through uncertainty, and how to arrive at oneself with honesty.

Each episode centers on a lesson we are actively learning or have recently come to understand, guiding our audience through thoughtful conversations about freedom, wellness, and self-definition.

We seek to free ourselves, and we hope that through listening and participation, our supporters discover pathways to their own freedom as well. We believe that freedom begins with the discovery and prioritization of joy. When we find our joy, we find our purpose.

This journey does not end with the individual. In discovering our joy, we reconnect with our deepest humanity and, as a result, become better able to recognize the humanity in others. Our vision is to create a growing network of freedom and wellness for Black boys around the world, one episode at a time.