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McCoy's work provides a, raw, insider look at Black male intimacy and leisure during a crucial time in history.

These images counter modern, often hyper-sexualized, portrayals of Black men by providing a glimpse into tender, everyday affection. black gay master pics

A notable example of a photographic essay capturing Black gay male intimacy is curated by Trent Kelley. McCoy's work provides a, raw, insider look at

The collection includes portraits of friends, lovers, and acquaintances from the Chicago gay bar scene (such as The Rialto Tap) before and during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. McCoy's work provides a

The collection acts as an archive of a "lost history," showing that Black same-sex relationships existed, were often known to their immediate communities, and were recorded without fear or shame.