Adodi

Adodi is one of the oldest Black gay organizations in the United States.[1] It was founded in Philadelphia in 1983 by Clifford Rowlands to bring together same-gender-loving men of African descent.[1] Since its founding, Adodi has become one of the oldest movements of same-gender-loving men of African descent in history.[2] It organized retreats for Black gay men partially to grieve during the early AIDS epidemic and partially to heal together.[1] By 2003, the group had chapters in dozens of cities and suburbs.[3] The organization currently has chapters in Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Dallas, and Washington, DC, many of which have regular programming and annual retreats.[2]

Adodi is the plural of ado, a Yoruba word to describe "a man who 'loves' another man".[1]

References
  1. "Black Gay History and the Fight Against AIDS". 2017-12-28. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  2. Michael, Jason A. (2016-04-14). "Adodi Spring Retreat a 'Safe Space' for Black, Gay Men". Pride Source. Retrieved 2020-12-23.
  3. "Sex, Lies and DMX - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. 2003-11-01. Retrieved 2020-12-23.


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