Foolishness, Gossip & Rumor
Weekly, the gossip websites are filled with messy foolishness that keeps the Reality TV and celebrity worshipers fed. I guess by nature and definition that is what they are supposed to do. All of these sites have their doses of gay gossip as well. We…
Work Out Motivation: CT Fletcher
My folk around me know when I get in my gym rhythm; I’m a man on a mission. I go hard when the temperature begins to rise around Spring time. However I have to admit, sometimes after many weeks in the gym I can begin…
FILM REVIEW: Ocky Williams on “The D.L. Chronicles: Episode Thomas”
{rating} The Cypher Avenue team recently went to a screening of “The DL Chronicles: Episode Thomas.” The film was the opening night feature at Maurice Jamal’s Mix Fest International Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. It has been years since we last saw an episode…
Question of the Week: What Would You Do?
Saturday afternoon you are at the barber shop. As you are awaiting your turn when you notice what appears to be a father and son sitting a couple of seats away. The young boy look about 12 years old and is flipping through a magazine. …
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…
Mentors Needed: Openly Gay Men Need Not Apply?
May 2011 I decided I wanted to be a mentor. In my research I came across many programs in the black community but all were affiliated with churches or religious organizations. I got the idea to join a popular nationally recognized organization from three black…
Question of the Week: The Machine
As some of you may know, I am a sci-fi fan boy. So this week’s questions have weird sci-fi twist. There is a machine that allows you to travel in time and to other dimensions. You have 24 hours to use the machine. Question 1:…
Not Really A Diatribe Against Barack Obama
Dedicated to Nick Delmacy. He had no idea he inspired me to write this post. Interesting how we have a “Politics” section but we never really discuss politics on our site. I understand how people are very passionate about certain topics including politics, sexuality,…
The #1 Question at the NFL Combine, “You Like Girls Right?”
There have been many people curious about how NFL scouts would perceive one of its potential new employees, Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o. This was talked about on sports blogs, sports radio and ESPN. Many questioned would the NFL scouts question Te’o’s sexuality. Is he…
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…
MYTH: Homosexuality Equals Pedophilia
I remember having a conversation about “being out” with a masculine couple who lives together. I asked them why they hadn’t come out to their respective families about their relationship and sexuality. Both answers I received were no real surprise. One stated he didn’t…
Does HIV Really Matter Anymore?
Cypher Avenue has written many posts about HIV / AIDS awareness in communities of color, so we know the statistics. Some stats may have been eye openers; however I have been seeing negative stats for years. So when it comes to new surveys or new…
CARS: 2014 CORVETTE STING-RAY
I must admit, for the last 20 plus years I have not been a fan of Chevy Corvette. Astatically, this American sports car just didn’t do it for me. It’s not that I thought the last model (C6) was that bad (the interior was “blah”…
Question Of The Week: Would You Date A Man With Children?
So this question came about because Cypher Ave Co-Founder and single socialite Nick Delmacy stated on Twitter that he would not date a man with kids. I had to stop and ask myself, if I were single would I date a man with kids?…
Cypher Avenue Essentials: Fashion and Accessories
We got some feedback from some of our readers who stated they would like to see more men’s fashions and accessories. For a man like myself who goes shopping like once every three years, I still like to look my best. I try to keep…
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