Did Lil Nas X Just Michael Sam His Career?
Lil Nas X has been riding a wave of success and controversy since releasing his hit Old Town Road. First he initially received discriminatory backlash from country music industry execs and country music fans. Then racist whites began to boycott Wrangler Jeans when the company…
The Michael Sam Documentary on OWN
OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) will air the exclusive Michael Sam documentary on Saturday, December 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The 90-minute documentary follows the life of Michael Sam, who made history when he became the first openly gay football player drafted into the NFL. After the documentary,…
Michael Sam, First Openly Gay Player Drafted Into The NFL, Cut By The St Louis Rams
ESPN reports that the St Louis Rams have released Michael Sam from the team for failing to make the cut in its 53 man roster.
ESPN reports on Michael Sam’s Locker Room Shower Habits, Quickly Regrets It After Backlash
In a SportsCenter segment on Tuesday, ESPN reporter Josina Anderson was asked if Michael Sam would make the St. Louis Rams roster cut based on his performance on the field and how he was fitting in with the team. Unexpected by anyone, she responded by reporting on Sam’s showering habits in the locker room with teammates.
CA Podcast #15 – Michael Sam, Derrick Gordon, Interracial Couples, Judgmental Black Gays
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue founders Ocky Williams & Nick Delmacy discuss Michael Sam being drafted into the NFL, Derrick Gordon, Jason Collins, Jay-Z, Beyonce & Solange Elevator Fight, Interracial Gay Couples, Black Gay Couples, the judgmental black gay community
Jason Collins Signs with Nets; Michael Sam Displays Class at NFL Scouting Combine
Former free agent Jason Collins has finally signed with a new team for the first time since announcing to the world that he was gay. This move comes right on the heels of college football player Michael Sam revealing that he is also gay, right before the upcoming NFL draft.
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart on the NFL & Michael Sam’s Coming Out
The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart, known for pointing out hypocrisies around the world, quickly jumped on the “controversy” of a possible future gay NFL player with a hilarious segment called, “Friday Night Rights”.
College Football Player Michael Sam Comes Out As Gay, Could Be First Out NFL Player
All American defensive lineman, Michael Sam, came out as Gay to his teammates during a preseason game back in August. With the NFL draft coming up, the Missouri Tigers player may be the first openly Gay NFL player in the league.
CA Podcast #31 – Theyyyy’re Baaaack
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue founders Ocky Williams and Nick Delmacy return after a two-month break to discuss all the topics they missed including: the Baltimore Riots, Kendrick Lamar, Nas’ New Album, Earthtone Mixtape Review, Superhero Fatigue, Gym Thirst, Why Are Sexy Men Still Single, Commercial Break, HIV Scheming, The success of EMPIRE and FREEFALL, SCOTUS Gay Marriage and The Disappearance of Jason Collins, Frank Ocean, Derrick Gordon and Michael Sam.
CA Podcast #25 – The Return of Ocky Williams
In this podcast, Cypher Avenue co-founder Ocky Williams finally returns to the pod after a 2 month absence. Along with Nick Delmacy, they discuss Michael Sam, results from the Cypher Avenue Survey, Gay men who sound gay and they ponder why gays announce being in relationships after only 2 weeks of dating.
Openly Gay Baseball Player Glenn Burke Gets a Film; Produced By Jamie Lee Curtis
Thanks to the buzz about Openly gay professional athletes created by Jason Collins and Michael Sam, “Halloween” actress Jamie Lee Curtis has started developing a feature film based on the life of Out MLB baseball player Glenn Burke.
Black Gay Athletes and Interracial Relationships
Ever since Michael Sam made his sexuality public knowledge, (notice I didn’t say “Came Out of the Closet”), Gay men and Black women were clamoring to know who is he dating or is he in a relationship. Then the “selfie” came out and gay Black men let out a disappointed; “Aww damn. Not another one”.
Gay White Men of Color
Where are the notable Black gay men who I actually relate to and identify as BLACK MEN just like me?
Forgive Me Father For I have Sinned – I’ve Lusted After Another ‘OLDER’ Man
Ocky: Forgive me father for I have sinned. Father Johnson: How long has it been since your last confession? Ocky: *laughs under breath*…um Neverary 2015. Father Johnson: Better late than never my son. Ocky: Shole is. Father Johnson: What brings you to confessional my son? Ocky:…
Derrick Gordon Announces He Will Become A Firefighter Instead of NBA Player, Let’s Speculate Why
Twenty-Four-year-old Derrick Gordon, the first openly gay Division I NCAA player, has announced that instead of pursuing a career in the NBA, he will train as a firefighter in San Francisco where he currently resides.
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