Bayard Rustin Receives Posthumous Pardon
Bayard Rustin was the chief architect for the March On Washington that took place August 28, 1963, during the Civil Rights Movement. Ten years before that in 1953, Rustin was arrested in Pasadena, California when on tour lecturing about anti-colonial struggles in West Africa. While…
The Incomplete Legacy of Gordon
I have seen this photo for most of my life. Sad to say I only learned of the man behind this gut wrenching image this year. Most of the features about him deal with the basics of who, when, what, where and how; however there…
FOUND: Black Panther Party Founder Huey Newton’s Surprising 45-Year-Old Pro-Gay Speech
Nearly 45 years later, this surprising Huey Newton speech on Women’s Liberation and the Gay Movement still resonates now more than ever. The founder of the Black Panther Party gave spoke these words on August 15th, 1970, just a year after the infamous Stonewall Riots in New York City between Gays and the Police.
HAPPY EASTER – Enjoy Your Pagan Holiday
Another Easter has come and gone but I must say I enjoyed my sarcastic interaction with a few co-workers last week concerning the holiday. As some of them were leaving for the day, they said, “Enjoy your weekend and Happy Easter”. My reply was “Thank…
Remembering Uganda’s Bisexual King: Mwanga II Basammula Ekkere
The world looks at Uganda as the world’s worst place to be gay but many don’t know about Uganda’s Former Bisexual King OR the real roots Uganda’s new found hatred.
WATCH: “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin”
A master strategist and tireless activist, Bayard Rustin is best remembered as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, one of the largest nonviolent protests ever held in the United States.
Homosexual Baseball Legend – Glenn Burke [VIDEO]
In light of the recent announcements by Jason Collins, I wanted to remind readers of another historical black professional active player who didn’t hide his sexuality. This is a re-post from our “early days” here at Cypher Avenue (8-29-2011). Enjoy! Baseball Legend…
Why I Love Starz Original Series: SPARTACUS
I didn’t realize until recently that I have done a disservice to Cypher Avenue’s readers. As much as we complain about the lack of masculine homosexual men of color on the big and small screens, there have been a couple that have been hiding in…
Mr. Olympia Legend – Chris Dickerson
It’s hard attempting to find a “historical” black gay male figure to high light during Black History Month that have not been high lighted before. This is why I was very pleased to come across Chris Dickerson; The First Black Body Builder to win the…
Judge William Thomas: First Gay Black Man Nominated To Federal Bench
Judge William L. Thomas, who has served on Miami-Dade Circuit Court since 2005, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to a federal judgeship in South Florida. Judge Thomas may become the first openly gay black male to preside at the federal level. If…
R.I.P. Sherman Hemsley – You Finally Got a Piece of the Pie!
Sherman Hensley best known as George Jefferson on television’s hit sitcom The Jeffersons has died at the age of 74. He leaves behind no wife or children (or known husband or partner). I mentioned that last part because in his life and…
In Memoriam – E. Lynn Harris
Everette “E.” Lynn Harris (June 20, 1955 – July 23, 2009) Openly gay, he was best known for his depictions of African American men who were on the down-low and closeted. He authored ten consecutive books to make The New York Times Best Seller list…
150 Years of Black Male Couples
It can be argued today that, outside of the military, true camaraderie amongst American men of color has dramatically declined over the years. Black American men in particular have created an atmosphere amongst one another where a mere glance is interpreted as either a prelude…
Celebrating Long Term Gay Relationships – Yes They are Possible!
Celebrating Long Term Gay Relationships – Yes They are Possible! Here at Discreet City, we have written a couple of posts with subject matter concerning being single, hook ups, searching for the right guy, “Ex’s” and relationships. They include… –Relationship Oriented VS Hookups: Fighting the Beast Within…
Homosexual History in Africa – Zande Warriors
I think that some African Americans today have a romanticized vision of ancient Africa. They think that every man was a king and had his kingdom, every woman was a queen with many servants, the children were all princes, and princesses. Every one was…
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