Where Are Our Black Gay Leaders?
If I could revisit my teenage years, I would surely spare my youth of the pointless promiscuous hookups, clinic scares, and all that came with being “grown” and rebellious. In retrospect, I realize I...
View ArticleWhen You Become “That Guy”
As I sat here and watched the “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” reunion, I couldn’t help but notice that it was like watching a car accident: it was terrible to look at, but I couldn’t look away. As a...
View Article5 Things I Fear As A Black Gay Man
It’s tough enough living in America as a black man. But as gay black men, we oftentimes are more concerned about what our futures will look like than our heterosexual counterparts. As a black gay man,...
View ArticleI Don’t ‘Do’ Gay
On a recent, simple Saturday night, I invited one of my closest friends to a party. “Like at a club?” he asked me. “No, no. It’s house party,” I responded. He brightened up a bit. “Oh OK…as long as...
View ArticleA Love Letter To The Brothers
As I reflect on the tremendous beauty and genius within our community, I stand in awe of the brilliance I have had the chance to witness among my friends, my brothers and my comrades in our fight to...
View ArticleNo One Is Teaching Us How To Be Gay Men
“Black men need to start fathering their children, there’s so many gay n****s out here.” I could have begun this article so many different ways. I chose the ignorant quote above, not because I agree,...
View ArticleTo The Black Gay Community: ‘May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor’
“The Hunger Games,” a science fiction novel-turned-movie, is based largely on self-interest and survival of teens fighting to the final death. Sometimes I feel as if living in the black gay community...
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