httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccx7xYBArBc Over the past few weeks, the conversation around Black masculinity has been particularly invigorated in several ways. From Frank Oceanās coming out to Lupe Fiascoās shedding tears on thinking of the violence in Chicago, weāve seen Black men produce profound moments of emotionāin a society where the showing of emotion is often positioned as […]
The above quote is from Nobel Peace Prize winner and civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King. Even though Dr. King was a advocate of non violence, he understood the desperation of people that have been continually denied justice. Sadly, the recent events in Anaheim, CA are just a replay of the failed state of […]
When we blame Black women for our failure to be seen as āreal menā in a White racist society we only show ourselves to be immature. Our mothers, our sisters, our aunts, our girlfriends, our wives, and nieces are not our enemy.
California rapper, Murs is sure to generate publicity with the clip for his new video, āAnimal Style.ā The song chronicles the troubled love affair between two young men, one of whom is not openly gay. Thoughts on the song and video? Is Hip Hop growing more tolerant?
Although Frank Ocean is clearly the R&B man of hour, donāt expect to find his album at your nearest Target. The big box chain as decided not to carry Oceanās CD. Target says its because the album was already released digitally, not homophobia. Do you believe them?
I am surprised by Chicago’s strategy for fighting crime. Last week’s issue of the Chicago Reader gave details as to how decriminalization came about. Not only does legalizing marijuana help Chicago’s police shortage, but the new policy also enhances the mayor’s reputation. The city’s pot smokers,at least what to do with them, determine the success […]
I’ve spent the last week treading in the liquid of a queer-flavored ambivalence, trying to determine why the Anderson Cooper and Frank Ocean coming out announcements mean less to me than other people. I have seen enough episodes ofĀ Coming Out StoriesĀ and foolishly subjected myself and my partner to the awkward anti-climax of telling my father […]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60cvtxwlJr8 A friend of mine, of both Black and White heritage, brought the above video to my attention. The video features rapper A$AP Rocky and artist Lana Del Rey portraying president JFK and Jackie-O respectively, while also playing a bit on Marilyn Monroeās famous singing of Happy Birthday to JFK. The songās superficial lyrics seem […]
I lost a really good friend recently. The last time I saw him was six months ago. He was starting a new job and in really high spirits but something was different. He wasnāt his normal, cheerful self. There was a calculated manner in which he answered my probing questions. He made it clear that […]
Thereās only a black love because relationships with black people make us talk about our problems. Since Iām a black man I tell my girlfriend what frustrates me about the way Iām (un)treated. When my āotherā friends always ask about what itās like to be āblackā, I tell her. No matter what she gets me […]
Mollie Judith Olgin, age 19, and Mary Christine Chapa, age 18, were both shot in the head last weekend. While say they do not know if the young couple’s sexuality motivated the crime. Still, a senseless tragedy.
The endless downward spiral of Lauryn Hill continues; L-Boogie is now in the crosshairs of the IRS; accused of tax evasion. If convicted, homegirl faces a $300,000 fine and significant time in prison. Where in the bloody hell did it all go so very, very wrong?
