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…
Throwback Thursday – Who Would You Rather Date?
I’ll admit my set up and deliver could’ve been better when I created the hypothetical post years ago. It was the golden age of open Black gay athletes and ‘No Fats, No Fems’ dating victimization hysteria. Every Black gay with an opinion wanted to be…
When is Offensive Language Not Offensive
A couple of weeks ago I had a grandiose idea of doing a podcast involving other Cypher Avenue squad members. Due to scheduling conflicts I was only able to chat it up with member @BlackguyExecutive aka Winston Chesterfield. We had a cool conversation concerning “When is…
WTF Is Wrong with EJ Johnson?
Having to entertain family from out of town while still working every day, I know I’ve been neglectful in my activity on the site and with releasing podcasts. Guess what…my yellow ass will still be super busy for the next couple of days. In the…
Dear Ocky, I’m Being Treated Like a Side Piece
In this podcast we read a viewer’s email asking for relationship advice. Check out the letter below followed by my advice and commentary. Dear Ocky, Me and my boyfriend have been together for about 14 months. I’m 27 and he’s 41. With both work and…
Dissecting Hotep Logic on Homosexuality
In this podcast I question what appear to be two glaring opposing thoughts from the Pro-Black Conscious “Hotep” community as it relates to Black Male Homosexuality. Check out my dissection and commentary below. As always, please share your feedback and subscribe to my channel.
Toxic Masculinity and the Regressive Left
In this podcast I question why toxic masculinity seems to be the scapegoat in many incidences when males commit violent crimes and the same analysis is not used when females are violent offenders. I also briefly discuss how changes in Liberal ideology play apart in…
Genderless Men’s Fashion…Huh?
With headlines like, ‘The Most Exciting Show at New York Fashion Week‘ and ‘New Collection Upends Everything You’ve Ever Known About Men’s Fashion’; my expectations were high but after seeing the show in question, I was severely disappointed. Apparently this show was one of the…
All Fem Identifying Gay Men Are Not The Same
As promised, I’ll be dropping more quick and dirty podcasts (10-15 mins in length) via the Cypher Avenue site and also on the Octavius Williams YouTube channel. In this 10 minute installment, I talk about self-identifying fem or “In Between” gay men who don’t identify…
Textbook Example of How Gay Mainstream Media Continues to Push Negative Gay Stereotypes
The Logo channel has a new dating / bachelor style show, Finding Prince Charming that features a main bachelor (Price Charming Robert Sepúlveda) and a number of suitors vying for the final spot on his arm. In reality TV land, this is cool…in real life,…
Does This SNL Sketch Prove That “The Gay Voice” is Really Just An Act?
It perplexes us to no limits that gay men all over the world of many different ages, races and cultures can somehow have the same gay twang and accent.
The Continuous Follies of Fem Gay Hypocrisy
I’ve had my share of rants against Gay Gatekeepers and gay purist tirades within these halls before and my stance hasn’t changed; nor has the one sided vocal perceptions of those flag bearers I speak against. The meme below has made the rounds within some…
Black Gay Privilege Does Exist
The new controversial buzz phrase that’s making its way through the internet and gay-o-sphere is Black Gay Privilege. Yep, you read it right, Black Gay Privilege. Back in 2012 David Pedulla released The Positive Consequences of Negative Stereotypes: Race, Sexual Orientation and the Job Application…
Why Do Gay Men Sound…Gay?
There is no way to ask this question without accusations of being some type of a’phobic. I’m not one to shy away from asking real honest questions just because the nature of the question could be interpreted as being offensive. Critical thinking is becoming a…
Derek J’s Upcoming “Masculine VS Feminine” Debate in Atlanta
Hair stylist and flamboyant gaylebrity Derek J has announced that he’s organizing a public debate on Masculine and Feminine men
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