What is Queer?
Months ago when I saw a 2 part VICE series featuring members of the LGBTQIA community comprised of pro / anti Trump supporters, I knew my review of the Q&A discussion would’ve been to mentally exhausting and time consuming and the review never manifested. That’s…
I feel bullied by undetectable (untransmittable) gays
Cypher Ave’s has always encouraged our social media better-half The Boards to be a place that Black non-heterosexual men could have an outlet to say the things they can’t say and express feelings they can’t on their mainstream feeds. From politics, culture, sex; we say…
I Dont want my pretend gay son dating white guys
I recently viewed the short film The One You Never Forget which features a young Black kid feeling anxious about his upcoming school dance. His date is was being driven over to his home to pick him up and Carrie (played by actor London Curtis)…
Billy Porter is a Consequence of his own making
Billy Porter recently had a round table with The Hollywood Reporter and spoke about the “double layer” of discrimination he feels he’s faced in Hollywood. In a nutshell, even with all his talents, creativity, critical acclaim and awards for his theater career; he was/is being…
Meryl Streep Calls BS on The Term Toxic Masculinity
Maybe it’s because Meryl Streep is a powerhouse Hollywood elite actress that she gets to say what the fuck she wants and not worry about being black-listed. At a panel discussion for the second season of HBO’s Big Little Lies Steep stated: “Sometimes, I think…
Justin Fairfax, Lie Detectors and the Court of Public Opinion
Christine Blasey Ford became a house hold name during the Supreme Court confirmation process of Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh. When it was reported that there was a former classmate of Kavanaugh’s who claimed he sexually assaulted her, Senate Democrats wanted her voice heard during…
State Senator Stephanie Flowers Is My Favorite Black Woman In The World Right Now
Arkansas State Senator Stephanie Flowers was giving a passionate, heartfelt speech about how she felt the state’s attempt to enact ‘Stand Your Grounds’ laws could negatively impact Black people. Her sentiments are a reaction to not only what we see but also to a study…
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?
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax STRONGLY denies sexual assault allegation
From CBS News: At the Virginia state Capitol on Monday, Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of Virginia strongly denied an uncorroborated sexual assault allegation first published by a conservative website, calling the accusation a “smear” and “character assassination.” His remarks Monday afternoon come as many…
Jussie Smollett “I Fought the Fuck Back! I’m the Gay Tupac”
Jussie Smollett has finally spoken out since his much publicized racial-anti-gay physical attack. During his weekend performance at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, Smollet spoke to a packed house between sets – his first performance since the incident. According to police, Smollett was assaulted last Tuesday…
Cory Booker Runs for President
Booker joins a short list of Black men who have ran for President of the United States of America in the last 40 years. Jessie Jackson (Keep Hope Alive), Barack Obama (My Daddy is BLACK af), Herman Cain (I ran Domino’s Pizza) and Ben Carson…
DL Hughley Responds to Terry Crews
The Internet (Yes I’m speaking as if the internet is a person. If the Supreme Court has ruled corporations are people, then I’m saying the internet is a person) has been praising Terry Crews not only for being a sexual assault advocate but also speaking…
F–k Kanye!
Being a free thinker is primarily drawn from a curiosity. This curiosity modestly drives one to explore what is considered traditional thought by the consensus with raising questions of your own. These questions can either raise consciousness and expose truth or challenge opinions along with …
Jaden Smith Tweets That If He Wears A Dress, Everyone Will…Thoughts?
In some ways I envy you Millennials. You grew up in an age where Gays are pretty much accepted and you have personal computers in your pockets in the form of Smartphones. All of you have nice slim bodies and wear skinny jeans…and if you…
Rapper Nipsey Hussle a Homophobe?
I’m a firm believer that meaningful intelligent nuanced discussion is damn near impossible to have via Twitter or Instagram. Why folk attempt it is beyond me. Nonetheless; I personally have talked about how one dimensional Black non-heterosexual men are portrayed in media. For the most…