Disclaimer: This episode was recorded shortly after DC Black Pride over Memorial Day Weekend.

DC Black Pride brought joy, connection, and celebration—but the aftermath online told a different story. In this episode, Jae sits down with public health strategist Sean Garçon to unpack the fallout: from slut-shaming and serophobia to the rise of performative “health reads” that harm more than they help.

Together, they call in care, call out misinformation, and challenge the idea that stigma equals safety. Because if we say we care about Black queer wellness, then we need to act like it—online and offline.

🎙 Topics Covered:
• The post-Pride discourse & harmful narratives
• STI stigma, testing, and the myth of “clean”
• Social media’s role in shaping public health dialogue
• Why “protection doesn’t erase possibility”
• Building a culture of harm reduction, not shame