Roderick Ferguson

Roderick Ferguson, a Yale professor and author examining the intersections of queer politics and race, dives into the shortcomings of single-issue politics in the gay liberation movement. He critiques how capitalism and racial violence have reshaped Black family structures. Ferguson emphasizes the importance of intersectionality and the complexities of queer identity within gentrifying urban landscapes. The conversation also explores historical shifts in queer narratives and challenges conventional liberal views on diversity, revealing systemic exclusions faced by marginalized communities.