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…
Jason Whitlock on Toni Harris – When The Broken Clock is Right
The word ‘coon’ is used fast and loose in social media spaces frequented by Black folk when describing other Black folk who they feel are “Shuckin’ and Jivin” for massah. I never use this term to describe Black people whom I disagree with on racial…
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…
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…
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…
Why Do Male Queer Feminists Reject Male Specific Issues?
In this podcast Ocky Williams discusses the mind set of Male Queer Feminists and their seemingly aversion to discussing and championing male issues; such as: • Male Homelessness • Male Rape • Domestic Violence inflected upon males • Male Suicides • A multi-tiered justice system that…
When Black Girl Magic Doesn’t Prevent Evil Spells
Like millions of people around the world, I love when the Olympics come around every four years. It’s not just seeing amazing athletes perform from different countries but also hearing the countless testimonies of personal struggles and triumphs that led these athletes to the world’s…
Black Gay Queer Feminists Want to Eliminate Masculinity
“Right now the Black gay community is teaching Black gay men how to be better women.” I made this statement a couple of days ago on Cypher Ave’s message forums page after reading former NFL gay player now Queer activist, Wade Davis’ Ebony article. I…