A notable example of a photographic essay capturing Black gay male intimacy is curated by Trent Kelley.
This project features found photos from the 19th to late 20th centuries, showing affectionate Black male couples, including intimate gestures like hand-holding, sharing meals, and posing together. black gay master pics
Another important collection is , which captured Black gay life in Chicago during the 1980s. A notable example of a photographic essay capturing
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. The collection includes portraits of friends, lovers, and
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.
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.