Demontrice Bigham sat with Trae Holiday to shed light on the Alain Lock Initiative, a mentorship program for young black queer men. Bigham, drawing from his experience as a Director of Housing at an HBCU, recognized a critical gap in guidance for these young men:

"I realized even more black queer men, being black and being queer, you need that sense of mentorship. You know, how do you talk to your father about sexual experiences? How you talk to your father about being attracted to another man?"

The initiative's inception stemmed from Bigham's personal journey and the lack of mentors who could have helped him reconcile his identity with success. He emphasized the importance of self-esteem and speaking up in dominant spaces to create positive change.

For more infromation on Demontrice and the Alain Locke Initiative, follow Bigham on Instagram @pharaoh_labeija or visit www.alainlockeinitiative.org