Paul Davis

Allies

Paul Davis is the kind of guy you find yourself talking to at a party who knows people you know, likes the music you like and seems to get you. After five minutes, you find yourself telling him things you tell your closest friends. Then somewhere around the ten minute mark, he excuses himself, climbs up on stage, and unleashes a torrent of bass and vocal harmonies and you realize this guy is special. His road hasn’t always been easy, as a gay black man growing up during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, he had quite a bit to deal with and manage, but his optimism, humor and sheer thoughtfulness always shine through and make him someone I and many others go out of our way to talk and listen to. In this podcast, Paul and I discuss what it’s like to grow up and live in a world where experiences can be vastly different. Why having a diverse group of friends matters and how making a commitment to being open keeps you sane.

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Music courtesy of Dan Rodriguez:
"The Allies Theme" by Dan Rodriguez
Music courtesy of Paul Davis:
"Oh Mama" by 77Central