Show Us Your Day In The Life
Chance, the epitome of #BlackBoyJoy
From the 44th president of the United States, to the world's most famous astrophysicist, to the most highly acclaimed athletes and entertainers in the world, Black men bring their gifts, flava and leadership to all sectors of our society.
Despite that, the media convey endless negative loops about brothas and the contributions of Black gay, bisexual, trans, queer and same-gender-loving men, as well as gender nonconforming and masculine- identified people, are erased from American life.
This June—as we mark Men's Health Month, Gay Pride Month and National HIV Testing Day—the Black AIDS Institute will highlight the contributions of Black GBTQ/SGL men of all ages (and particularly young men) through an Instagram campaign titled "A Day in The Life."
From Saturday, May 27 to Tuesday, June 27 (National HIV Testing Day), the Black AIDS Institute will host a 30-day campaign to highlight typical life experiences of Black GBTQ/SGL men--particularly images that challenge stereotypes, portray healthy lifestyle choices, and fill in the gaps in the visual imagery of the men's lived experiences. That means the Institute wants to hear from and see you. If you are a Black GBTQ/SGL man who is 21 years or older and living in the United States, we invite you to submit two photos or video less than 60 seconds long, and a short story, poem, narrative or rhyme of 100 words or less describing the images, similar to the stories that accompany the images of Instagram photographer Ruddy Roye and Humans of New York.
What kinds of images are we looking for? Images of you doing you! You heading to work, you cooking a healthy meal, you on the grind, you with your boo, you raising your children, you going for your dreams, you taking ARVs, you chilling with friends, you coaching kids, you making safer choices to reduce HIV risk, you providing for loved ones, you calling your congressperson, you running for office, you as part of the AIDS movement, you experiencing #BlackBoyJoy. You get the picture. Now share it with us!
Please email your photos or video and a description of them 100 words long or less to