Diary Of A Gay Black Man: “These Are Not My Tears” by Tarringo T. Vaughan
I smiled inside. Their two hands connected perfectly creating a picture of commitment and beauty. Two black women walking proudly down the street not afraid of showcasing their love and I smiled again. I smiled because for that moment no one stopped to stare at them in disgust; no one even gave a second look
Poetry: I Dreamed…by William Mann
I Dreamed… I dreamed I fell asleep on a rose, the most beautiful I had ever seen. Its petals were soft and bright, each more perfect than the next. The stem was strong and supportive, the roots held strong in the rich soil. The pollen was intoxicating and sweet, and I
OutSpired Celebrity: Lady Gaga announced as one of LennonOne Grant for Peace honorees
In an announcement made on Oct. 5, Lady Gaga has been named as one of the five honorees of the LennonOne Grant for Peace. Gaga joins Pussy Riot, Rachel Corrie, John Perkins and Christopher Hitchens to be honored. The five activists will receive the LennonOno Grant for Peace on October 9 in Reykjavik, Iceland by
Out & proud: Sam Champion of ‘Good Morning America’ comes out as gay
Another public figure has come out of the closet as gay. Sam Champion, the weather anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America announced Friday his engagement to fiancé Ruben Robierb which revealed his sexuality. This makes him the first co-host of a network morning television show to publicly come out as gay. But why is this
Out & Proud: Orlando Cruz is the bravest man in boxing
As featherweight boxer Orlando Cruz prepares for his next match on Oct. 19 against Jorge Pazos, he has another focus. He is out to prove he is the same fighter he has always been after coming out as gay becoming the first openly gay man in boxing. It was an announcement reported on Oct. 3
Outspired Celebrity: Neil Patrick Harris to write memoir about his life
Actor Neil Patrick Harris, star of the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother, has just about done and accomplished everything since he first graced our screens as a teen-prodigy doctor on the hit show Doogie Howser, M.D. at the young age of 16 back in 1989. The three-time Emmy Award winner has done
30 LGBT writers you must read before you die: June Jordan
“We are the ones we have been waiting for.” ― June Jordan When you are an inspired writer, you put a pen in the hands of your heart and you communicate to the world your struggle, your reason and your definition. Such a writer was born in 1936 and her literary voice became known as
Poetry: “Happiness” by Kevin Hibshman
Happiness The warmth that grows. That spreads out from within. It must be… Not sure of whispered beginnings. Cannot fathom imagined ends. Breathing freely… In and out. Out and in. Love, you are here! Peeking out from behind books and plants guarding the apartment. Smiling behind moist Summer foliage. A fragrance of
Watch “Husbands” Episode 1
Appropriate is Not the Word Brady’s agent (Joss Whedon) demands that Cheeks downplay the gay for conservative America. Aaaand the trouble begins… Guest starring: Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Sasha Roiz (Grimm), Dichen Lachman (Being Human), Felicia Day (The Guild), Emma Caulfield (Leap Year), Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) & Willie Warren Jr. (90210)
Gay Lad For Life: Closet socialising
Socialising whilst in the closet This is something I’ve increasingly noticed over the years – being all too aware of what I don’t speak of with my straight mates Whenever the topic of girls and relationships comes up, I instantly get a little nervous and go a little quiet – obviously not being out
