Literature and fields of study have often overlooked, or altogether erased, the presence and impact of Black gay men in socio-political movements and ideologies. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) and African-American disciplines have both neglected to give proper credit to Black gay men’s contributions to their respective fields. Kevin J. Mumford’s Not Straight, NotContinue reading “Book review: Not Straight, Not White: Black Gay Men from the March on Washington to the AIDS Crisis”
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Twist Social Club, Your “Fight The Power” Party is a BAD Idea
Dear brothers and sisters, we are gathered here today to discuss yet another display of tone-deaf whiteness. A bar in the Lakewood/Edgewater area of Cleveland, Ohio by the name of Twist Social Club is having “Fight The Power! Inauguration Edition” themed party on Friday, January 20, 2017. If you’re thinking, “That’s the day Trump will be sworn intoContinue reading “Twist Social Club, Your “Fight The Power” Party is a BAD Idea”
Pick A Side, Cam Newton
Reminiscent to when Tyra Banks read Tiffany Richardson to pure pixie dust in the 4th cycle of America’s Next Top Model, is similar to how I feel about Cam Newton these days. Just a few months ago, we (Black folks) were endeared with Cam Newton. He seemed to be steadfast in his Blackness. He was taking theContinue reading “Pick A Side, Cam Newton”
Avery Ware 