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Love, Life, and Poetry: A Conversation with Emanuel Xavier
I was 19 when I first read XAVIER’s debut (and self-published) collection of poetry, PIER QUEEN. As a gay black boy from Tennessee, XAVIER’s work was the very first time I encountered art that spoke, almost entirely, to my experience. The longing for a father’s acceptance. . . . . . . Read More
This rant is about the airing of the NTV news feature #TheTrend last night during the 9 PM news. The “gay debate”, if you can call it that, was between Lawrence Mute who is a commissioner of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Charles Kanjama who is Vice Chair of the Kenya Christian Professional Association . . . Read More
Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council have been hitting different spots in the media in response to President Obama's announced support of marriage equality. Though Perkins has been having a rough go at it - and it's  about time too - the following video montage is the basic reason why . . . . . . Read More
You have probably seen this video already. But if not, God help you for watching it.The following is not a joke. It is testimony at a Lincoln Nebraska City Council hearing this week to review a proposed LGBT protection ordinance. There is nothing I can say which will prepare you for this, but I . . . . . . Read More
Terrell Owens needs a real job – badly
If only looks and an impressive physique were enough to make anyone a responsible person, Terrell Owens (38) would be holding the torch for “best dad ever.” Sadly, being a father, let alone a good one,  requires being around for your children, paying their way, respecting their . . . . . . Read More
GLAAD leadership under fire for being’ too white’
Can an all white jury pass objective judgment against a black man or woman? Can an all-male panel speak authoritatively for or against female contraception and/or right to abortion? Can a man ably represent the International Federation of Women Lawyers? Can an all-male parliament or cabinet . . . . . . Read More
Images – Faux pas of the Week
I hate to be the party-pooper at the Beyonce love fest, but this Givenchy get-up is a mess. The only saving grace might be that she agreed to wear it in order to save someone’s life – did she? – but if Beyonce wore this … thing … for any other reason, she must . . . . . . Read More
For all of the talk about the division between homosexuality and the Black church, no one talks about how much gays and lesbians have influenced gospel music.Let's look at two:Clara Ward (Apr. 29, 1924 - Jul. 2, 1973) Gospel performer and singer who is widely acclaimed among the greatest soloists . . . . . . Read More



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