“Prototype 2” and “The Walking Dead” video games
Every now and then Nick or I will unleash the “Sci-fi, geek, nerdy, video game, tech” sides to our personalities. So you best believe I got excited with two of April’s new video game releases. Why…because they feature strong men of color. Video…
Cypher Avenue Interviews: Patrik-Ian Polk on “The Skinny”
It’s a rare occasion when we see new feature films made by and featuring openly gay/bisexual men of color. For what may be the first time since his 2008 film “Noah’s Arc: Jumping The Broom”, writer/director Patrik-Ian Polk (Punks, Noah’s Arc) gives us that opportunity…
5 Major League Baseball Players to Watch in 2012
The 2012 MLB season has started and we got 5 players you need to be on the look out for this year. Batter Up! Oh and if you got 10 additional minutes, you can watch a video of Yoenis Cespedes of the Oakland Athletics…
Porn Star Update: Brian “Scorpion” Stinger
I’ll go on record and admit that I’m somewhat of a porn aficionado. I’m unapologetic about that. Straight or Gay, when it comes to smut featuring people of color, I’m pretty knowledgeable on the subject. So I was pretty intrigued when I stumbled upon…
Actor Travis Winfrey is so “NOT” gay…Really?
This website isn’t one that attempts to start or encourage rumors about who’s gay and who’s not. From the title of our site you can tell we actually respect the individuals decision to remain in the closet for as long as you feel the need….
BOOK REVIEW: Brooklyn Gay Novel “Sons” by Alphonso Morgan
{rating} I don’t really know where to begin with my thoughts on this debut novel, “Sons” by Alphonso Morgan. It is a muddled, slow-moving, coming of age story that simultaneously makes you aroused, nauseated and bored. Set in Brooklyn in the 1990’s, the novel…
Why Should I Support Black Businesses and the Black Community?
Forgive me for what I am about to do. I will be discussing multiple topics in one post…but for me there is a method in the chaos which was caused by one question pertaining to my race and my homosexuality… “Why should I support black…
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…
The Lesser Discussed Abominations of the Bible
The Lesser Discussed Abominations of the Bible We all know the usual scripture quoted and drilled into our minds and consciousness; Leviticus 18:22 You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. But for some strange…
HIV and Oral Sex
There is an ongoing lingering question amongst us and our readers and that question is if HIV can be spread through oral sex. I mean we probably don’t know of anyone who uses a condom to get head and we never ever see condoms…
Greater Than AIDS Testimonials From Masculine Men (Video)
Over the last two years the Greater Than AIDS organization has aggressively been promoting not only HIV testing, but also prevention and awareness amongst people of color as well. They’ve released countless television, print, billboard and online public service advertisements featuring everyone from everyday…
CYPHER AVENUE APPROVED: John Legend – Tonight (Best You Ever Had)
This is totally a selfish post right here. I’ve always had a man-crush for singer John Legend. The home-schooled nerd is not only very attractive, he’s also a talented singer, a fellow mid-westerner, the same age as me, bearded, very intelligent, very successful, charitable…
Relationship Oriented VS Hookups: Fighting the Beast Within
I’ll start off by saying this: I’ll never fall in love with another man. Now, that’s some cynicism for you, isn’t it? It’s very true though.My belief stems from many different factors: Past experiences, distrust, shallow dating pool, incompatibilities and last but not least,…
Coming Out Stories: Mike Survillion (Video)
As I’ve mentioned before, I have a fascination with COMING OUT STORIES. So I dug in the crates for these series of clips originally featured on the 2008 Logo Network show, “Shirts & Skins” in which young, handsome masculine basketball player Mike Survillion struggles…
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