Mr Loverman: How the BBC series explores black LGBT life

In his decades of campaigning, Brown says he experienced physical violence “a handful of times.”

According to recent Home Office data, hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation have fallen for the second year in a row, to 22,839 reported incidents in England and Wales.

But Brown says the world can sometimes feel isolating for young black men.

In earlier decades, public figures were sometimes victims of abuse, such as gay footballer Justin Fashanu, referenced in Mr Loverman.

Today, Brown says there have been changes in the way black, gay men are seen — and instead he sees a “sense of pride and positive role models.”

He adds, “Today, TV, organizations, music, magazines and websites allow Black LGBTQ+ people to see themselves and connect, creating community.”

Indeed, there are now high-profile black LGBT figures, including British Vogue cover star Munroe Bergdorf, number one Head & Heart singer-songwriter MNEK and Olympian Kelly Holmes.

According to Thompson, Loverman tries to offer different perspectives on being black and LGBTQ+ throughout the decades.

He added: “Mr. Loverman is a powerful reminder that Black LGBTQ+ people have always been here and part of our communities.”