Duncan Teague Papers
Duncan E. Teague is an Atlanta-based social and political activist, writer, poet, and community organizer whose work has significantly shaped Black LGBTQ+ activism and cultural life. Teague is a founding member of ADODI Muse, a collective of Black gay men dedicated to creative expression through writing, performance, and storytelling.
His activism and writing intersect with numerous LGBTQ+ organizations and initiatives, including the African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance (AALGA), the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta (ARCA), AID Atlanta, and Life Atlanta. Through organizing, writing, and public advocacy, Teague has helped amplify the voices and experiences of Black LGBTQ+ communities in Atlanta and beyond.
The Duncan Teague Papers document decades of activism, cultural production, and community organizing. The collection includes correspondence, photographs, organizational records, and materials relating to ADODI Muse and other LGBTQ+ initiatives.
Collection Overview
In August 2009, the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History became the permanent repository for the Duncan Teague Collection. Teague selected AARL as the home for his personal papers, which include correspondence, photographs, organizational records, and ephemera documenting decades of LGBTQ+ activism and cultural organizing.
The collection reflects Teague’s work with numerous Atlanta-based organizations supporting LGBTQ+ communities, particularly Black gay men. It also documents the work of ADODI Muse, the creative collective Teague helped establish.
Through writings, publications, and organizational materials, the collection captures the development of Black LGBTQ+ cultural and political life in Atlanta.
Activism and Community Work
Duncan Teague has long been involved in grassroots organizing and advocacy for LGBTQ+ communities, particularly within Black communities in Atlanta. His work has addressed issues including HIV/AIDS awareness, cultural representation, and political visibility.
Through collaborations with organizations such as AID Atlanta and the African American Lesbian/Gay Alliance, Teague contributed to building networks of support and activism during a critical period in the history of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
His work has also emphasized cultural expression and storytelling as tools for community empowerment, particularly through the creation of ADODI Muse.
Public Health and Education
Teague has also contributed to public health education within Black LGBTQ+ communities. Programs such as “Keeping Our Brothers in Mind” focused on addressing HIV/AIDS awareness, mental health, and community care for Black gay and bisexual men.
Training initiatives like these were essential in building culturally responsive health education during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis.