WATCH: Web Series FREEFALL – Episode 2.2 [Open Discussion]
Here’s episode two of the new season of the black gay web series FREEFALL. I really enjoyed the debate that came out of the first episode so we’ll continue our Open Discussion format for this one as well. Please throw in your two-cents…
Question of the Week: How Many Does It Take?
How many individuals need to know that you are gay before you are considered out? 10, 20, 50? Who are the people that need to know; friends, family, co-workers, or casual acquaintances? Does everyone need to know your sexuality for you to be considered out,…
WATCH: Athlete Kevin Grayson – Breaking Gay Stereotypes
Inspired by Jason Collins, 25-year-old Virginia native, Kevin Grayson, spoke to a local CBS news affiliate WTVR yesterday to announce to the world that he’s gay. What makes this a big deal is Grayson is not only an average masculine Black man, he’s also a…
Just In Case You Missed It: Brendon Ayanbadejo on NBC’s Meet the Press
Just in case you missed it, Super Bowl Champion Brendon Ayanbadejo was on NBC’s Meet the Press to discuss Jason Collins and the changing tide towards LGBT equality. He said something that really stood out and does prove that “times” are not the only…
THANK YOU JASON COLLINS.
“I go against the gay stereotype.” Jason Collins I am happy history has now been made. Jason Collins, an active (non-retired) professional athlete, has come out of the closet. Correction. A black non-stereotypical gay athlete has come out of the closet. He did…
NO FEMS, NO FATS, NO SERVICE
This has been a long time coming.The gay mainstream websites and blogs are full of posts from bloggers and editors about “NO FEMS NO FATS” being listed on online dating (fucking) apps. These bloggers and editors feel rejected, offended and outraged. My gloves are…
Foolishness, Gossip & Rumor
Weekly, the gossip websites are filled with messy foolishness that keeps the Reality TV and celebrity worshipers fed. I guess by nature and definition that is what they are supposed to do. All of these sites have their doses of gay gossip as well. We…
WATCH: Derrick L. Briggs Discusses Missing Masculinity in Media
Derrick L. Briggs has just posted a new Vlog via his ADTV YouTube Channel discussing the issue of Unbalanced Imagery of Black Gay Men in the Media. If you’re a follower of Cypher Avenue then you know this is a topic we touch on often….
FILM REVIEW: Nick Delmacy on “The D.L. Chronicles: Episode Thomas”
{rating} “The D.L. Chronicles: Episode Thomas” is an odd little beast. On one hand it triumphantly swaggers around the room with its’ chest out, boasting its high quality filmmaking, exceptional writing and superb acting. On the other hand it carries a weight of a…
Gossip Sites, Black Women & Black Gay Witch-Hunts
Occasionally we get emails and comments from readers asking us to write up articles about particular topics and issues. No other topic has been requested more than this Kerry Rhodes issue. For those that don’t know, Rhodes is a NFL player in the middle of…
FILM REVIEW: Ocky Williams on “The D.L. Chronicles: Episode Thomas”
{rating} The Cypher Avenue team recently went to a screening of “The DL Chronicles: Episode Thomas.” The film was the opening night feature at Maurice Jamal’s Mix Fest International Film Festival in Atlanta, GA. It has been years since we last saw an episode…
WEB SERIES REVIEW: Finding Me – The Series
{rating} First things first, the Finding Me web series is a spin-off of the Straight-to-DVD movies of the same name. Props to the filmmaker for showing entrepreneurial initiative. If you haven’t seen the films, DON’T WORRY. You will be constantly reminded of their existence in…
FILM REVIEW + VIDEO: “Dakan” – The First West African Gay Film
{rating} Since the early days of this website, we’ve been most surprised by the numerous page views and emails we get from young men either from a country in Africa now living in America and the UK or men currently still living there….
REVISITED: The HIV Infected Elephant in the Room
Slow news day folks. So I thought it might be cool to revisit a topic posted during the first week of Cypher Avenue’s existence. The topic was HIV and knowing when the best time is to bring up the question of status. I was…