VIDEO: Is the “Gay Lifestyle” Really For Me?
You can call me internally homophobic. You can call me an Effemiphobe. You can accuse me of Patriarchy. You can do all of those things and more but the fact remains that I do not relate to the so-called “Gay Lifestyle” in any way….
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…
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…
Art of Seduction: The Top 12 Ways To Pick Up Gay/Bisexual Men of Color
Let’s face it, modern masculine gay men of color have been programmed to think that the only way to meet other Gay men for dating is online on sex hookup sites. There are many masculine men (like the founders of Discreet City) that don’t…
Real Men Don’t Cry: A Defense of Hyper-Masculinity
Hyper-Masculinity. Machismo. Tough Love. A Man’s Man. Alpha Male. No matter what you call it, unadulterated masculinity is on trial in this day and age. While it’s currently looked down upon to teach and mold our young boys to be “real men”, the remaining…
WATCH: The New DL Chronicles Teaser + Featurette
This week a year ago we happily announced the news that Deondray Gossett and Quincy LeNear, creators of the awesome yet short lived Gay themed series “The D.L. Chronicles”, were gearing up to produce new episodes of the series beginning in 2012. Since then, they…
WATCH: “Faggot” A Short Film Trailer
Actor Kenneth Brown Jr recently posted this trailer to his short student film with the controversial title, “Faggot.” The story apparently centers around a heterosexual man named Jahmahl who travels across the country to visit his best friend Ian, who happens to be Masculine and…
Why Don’t Black People Like the Great Outdoors?
*Disclaimer* Please excuse the racist title. This post will contain what some view as stereotypes about black and white people. In no way am I attempting to be mean, disrespectful, offensive or blatantly ignorant. I know the activities I mention; black people do partake in…but…
NFL 2012 Season: What Players To Lookout For
Are you ready for some football? September kicks off the NFL 2012 season. A masculine homo’s dream…you know with the whole muscular dudes in tights thing. If the preseason was any indicator, Mike Vick will be injured at some point. Tim Tebow will continue to…
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