FIVE BLACK GAY WEB SERIES RECAPPED
SHOTS FIRED! Let’s face it, even William Shakespeare had hecklers. Hell I’m sure there were even cave men that critiqued cave art. Criticism of art is probably older than art itself. Having said that, I decided to finally watch all of the scripted web series…
Question of the Week: What Would You Do?
Saturday afternoon you are at the barber shop. As you are awaiting your turn when you notice what appears to be a father and son sitting a couple of seats away. The young boy look about 12 years old and is flipping through a magazine. …
Why I Love Starz Original Series: SPARTACUS
I didn’t realize until recently that I have done a disservice to Cypher Avenue’s readers. As much as we complain about the lack of masculine homosexual men of color on the big and small screens, there have been a couple that have been hiding in…
Mentors Needed: Openly Gay Men Need Not Apply?
May 2011 I decided I wanted to be a mentor. In my research I came across many programs in the black community but all were affiliated with churches or religious organizations. I got the idea to join a popular nationally recognized organization from three black…
WEB SERIES REVIEW: Steel River
{rating} As I hit play on the first episode of Steel River, I hear Chris Brown singing, “I don’t wanna go there…” Whoa, that convicted felon is also a mind reader, he said exactly what I was thinking about regarding watching this series,…
WATCH: Gay Short Film Basketball Drama – ANIMAL DRILL
{rating} Its rare that we find a film, television or web series featuring black gay characters that breaks from the typical stereotypes and story cliches (a group of best gay friends sharing laughs and tears as they look for sex & love). The rare…
The #1 Question at the NFL Combine, “You Like Girls Right?”
There have been many people curious about how NFL scouts would perceive one of its potential new employees, Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o. This was talked about on sports blogs, sports radio and ESPN. Many questioned would the NFL scouts question Te’o’s sexuality. Is he…
MYTH: Homosexuality Equals Pedophilia
I remember having a conversation about “being out” with a masculine couple who lives together. I asked them why they hadn’t come out to their respective families about their relationship and sexuality. Both answers I received were no real surprise. One stated he didn’t…
Cypher Avenue’s Top 50 Quick Dating Tips for the New Year: Tips 1 – 25
Since its only January there is technically still time to begin even more new starts and resolutions now that the 21st Century has officially entered its teenage years. When it comes to dating, many of us need a firm kick in the ass to…
Cypher Avenue’s Top 50 Quick Dating Tips for the New Year: Tips 26 – 50
Since its only January there is technically still time to begin even more new starts and resolutions now that the 21st Century has officially entered its’ teenage years. When it comes to dating, many of us need a firm kick in the ass to…
The Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Gay Men of Color: Part 2
Out with the old and in with the new. 2013 brings opportunity for a fresh start by shedding of the previous year’s bad habits. Always available for a Public Service Announcement; Cypher Avenue is here. I thought it would be motivational to high light subjects…
The Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Gay Men of Color: Part 1
Out with the old and in with the new. 2013 brings opportunity for a fresh start by shedding of the previous year’s bad habits. Always available for a Public Service Announcement, Cypher Ave is here. I thought it would be motivational to high light subjects…
Towleroad’s 50 Most Powerful Coming Outs of 2012
The Gay News Blog Towleroad has recently published a comprehensive list of The 50 Most Powerful Coming Outs of 2012. Many of the individuals listed, we had never heard of so much props goes out the their team for putting in the time and research….
The Death of Kaldrick King (and The L.A. Complex)
It’s official. The L.A. Complex has been cancelled. After just nine short months, the Canadian show that featured the most interesting and addictive-to-watch masculine black gay characters has been laid to rest in both Canada and The United States. Many would argue that the show…
ESSAY – I Will Not Apologize and I Will Not Be Silent!
As Discreet City reaches the one year mark and grows in popularity, the feedback and personal emails that we receive also continues to grow. The majority of these messages are from readers who really enjoy or website regardless if they agree with the views expressed. These…
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