Gay Men of African Descent

Created to empower black gay men at the height of the HIV/AIDS
crisis, Gay Men of African Descent (GMAD) was formed to bridge the gap
between what was often thought of as mutually exclusive: the battles of
the Gay Liberation Movement and the battles of the Racial Justice
Movements.  GMAD began in 1986 as a weekly forum to discuss the
particular issues of black gay men.  Today, GMAD continues its
tradition of supporting black gay men by providing drop-in groups, as
well as age and need appropriate activities and counseling. This
includes a drop-in center for seniors,
young-men-that-have-sex-with-men’s health and wellness counseling,
street outreach, and HIV testing.