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…
Top 10 Ways to tell if your Straight Facebook Friend is Actually Gay/Bisexual
Here are the top 10 ways to tell if that cool, attractive Facebook friend that you cyber-stalk regularly is actually a fellow discreet Masculine Gay/Bisexual man as well.
Why I Was Right About FRANK OCEAN
I took a lot of flack for my previous coverage of the whole Frank Ocean coming Out party. Even from my fellow Discreet City contributor Octavius Williams. Everyone either felt that I was flat out wrong in my opinion that there was a “Down Low”…
Words and Definitions: Narcissism
A man named Ameinius was one of Narcissus’ most ardent admirers, and repeatedly vied for his attention. The conceited youth responded by sending his suitor a sword, telling him to prove his adoration. Ameinious proceeded to plunge the sword into his heart, committing suicide…
ESSAY – I Will Not Apologize and I Will Not Be Silent!
As Discreet City reaches the one year mark and grows in popularity, the feedback and personal emails that we receive also continues to grow. The majority of these messages are from readers who really enjoy or website regardless if they agree with the views expressed. These…
Question of the Week: Was Justice Served?
Everyone remembers the video of Brandon White being brutally attacked as he walked outside a local corner store in the Pittsburgh area of Atlanta. The video went viral over the internet and sparked nationwide outrage as homophobic slurs were being hurled towards Brandon…
Album Review – Childish Gambino: ROYALTY
{rating} Amidst the Frank Ocean media blitz, Donald Glover (AKA Childish Gambino) free mix tape download ROYALTY was almost lost but was only kinda pushed to the background. The mix tape has been receiving critical acclaim all across the music blogosphere. This is Gambino’s latest release…
PBS’ FRONTLINE – ENDGAME: AIDS in Black America
In 1981, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published a notice that five young gay men in the Los Angeles area had died from an unusual form of pneumonia. It was the first report of what would come to be known as AIDS —…
CARS: Ferrari California 30
So I’m living work and walking through the parking deck to my car. I stop dead in my tracks because I have just been hit in the face with awesomeness. The awesomeness was the Ferrari California 30. Yes I have seen the car porno that is the…
Reggie Yates: UK Teen Gangs Documentary
I first discovered masculine 28-year-old British actor Reggie Yates when I saw him in his brief stint on the UK science fiction series, Doctor Who. Turns out that Reggie has been acting since he was 10-years-old and still works regularly to this day. Not only…
Frank Ocean: Humanizing The New Gay Black Superhero
The number one thing you should take away with you after one visit to Discreet City is we’re fearless when it comes to voicing our opinions. Our goal from DAY ONE has always been to discuss issues in ways that you will not…
Patrik-Ian Polk’s The Skinny Premieres on LOGO this Month!
In case you missed Director Patrik-Ian Polk’s new film, “The Skinny” during its limited theatrical run, it makes its network television premiere Sunday July 8th at 8pm eastern on the gay cable network LOGO. If you’ll recall, we reviewed the film back in April giving…
Question of the Week: Is Religion Preventing You From Being More Open?
What would my dad think? What would my mother say? Man I can’t let my frat brothers know about this? I think it’s just wrong and I don’t what to be this way.When I have asked men about why they are not more open…
Frank Ocean: Humanizing The New Gay Black Superhero
The number one thing you should take away with you after one visit to Discreet City is we’re fearless when it comes to voicing our opinions. Our goal from DAY ONE has always been to discuss issues in ways that you will not see…
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