Thursday, March 24, 2011

"Are We The Kind of Boys We Want?" by Yolo Akili




I was forwarded this great video earlier today by poet Yolo Akil here out of NYC and I wanted to share it with you guys. The poem is called "Are We The Kind of Boys We Want" which is A Docu-Poem on Black Gay Men, Gender & Desire”. The poem talks about the stereotypes or sexual roles and the challenges we as black gay men face when it comes to relationships. The video incles blogger and friend Darian Aaron,Anthony Antoine, singer Anye Elite and a host of other influential black gay leaders here in the community.





Akili says:


I wrote this poem in college after realizing that me and my friends, who would definitely be considered “feminine”, not only never liked boys like us, but often seemed disgusted at them. I began to wonder what it meant when a reflection of you walks by and you are repulsed. The poem is about just that, pondering what that kind of behavior means for our own self esteem and self image in the context of gender and sexuality.

More info on poet Yolo Akili
 
Donate to Help Yolo finish his one man show!! http://www.yoloakili.chipin.com/purple-galaxy-a-poetic-experience-fundraiser


Video for the Third poetry single from Yolo Akili's album "Purple Galaxy".

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Saturday, March 19, 2011

1 yr Later Remeberind Andre Allen Sr. 8/7/61-3/19/10

This last year has been a world wind of an emotional roller coaster for me with so much going on from school to a relationsip to moving to NYC now to dealing on a daily basis with the death of my father who passed away today last year. I was an emotional wreck and had a break down due to the fact that i didnt get to getanswers to questions that I was longing for my entire life as to why this man didnt want to be apart of my life. Now that he is gone he is permantely gone and i will never be able to ask the questions. Growing up Iwas able to kind of adjust not having him around and i came to the realization early this week talking to my mother that I acted out and was a bad child growing up due to me wantin to fill that void that i so desperately needed and wanted in my life and couldnt have. And now my litter sister is going through what me and my mom have come to the conclusion that she is going through that void of not having her dad around who has been in and out of prison. With my father he just didnt want anything to do with his 4 kids. But I do miss the man dearly strangely enough and hope to reunite with him in heaven get to get that bond that i didnt have when he was present here on earth.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

"Confessions of a Homo Thug Porn Star, opens in NYC 2nite!


Johnathan Cedano portraying adult film actor Tiger Tyson in the one-man show "Confessions of a Homo Thug Porn Star," written and directed by James Earl Hardy (author of the B-Boy Blues series). The play won the 2010 Downtown Urban Theater Festival's Best Short Award. The shw comes back to NYC opening tonite and going thru the weekend and then coming back next weekend March 24-26 at the Roy Arias Theater which is located at 300 W 43rd St, 5th Flr.

Below is the reheasal footage of the show



Also Check interview with Lonnell Williams of 3LWTV where he interviews Tiger Tyson

GLO Television Network Casting 4 2 new shows





GLO Television Network Casting for "I Am Hip-Hop"



I Am Hip-Hop” – CASTING NOW!
Casting:
LGBT Hip-Hop performers, artists and musicians. Also other LGBT individuals with professional experience/background in the Hip-Hop industry; ages 18 & up; People of Color STRONGLY encouraged;
Description:
The GLO Television Network is casting for a new docu-series examining the unique relationship of the LGBT community and the Hip-Hop industry & generation. Our primary focus is openly gay Hip-Hop performers, artists and musicians. In addition we are looking for LGBT individuals and our allies who are connected professionally to the world of hip-hop. This includes MCs, stylists, designers, producers, photographers, graffiti artists, shop owners, club promoters and more. This series goes beyond the normal discussion of homophobia in Hip-Hop and takes a new look at Hip-Hop thru a queer lens.

To Submit: Interested artists/performers should email: sean@glotvnetwork.com. Submissions must include a brief bio; description of your work; 2-3 publicity photos; as well as samples of your work (links/URL’s preferred). Non-performers must submit: brief description of your connection to hip-hop; recent photo; brief anecdote telling us why you love hip-hop.

All participants must be available for a 1-2 day shoot in either New York or Los Angeles, between April 15 and May 15, 2011.

Submissions must be received by April 15, 2011.





GLO Television Network Casting for "Modern Sex"

“Modern SEX” – CASTING NOW!
Casting:
Personable, energetic and articulate LGBT men, women & transgender individuals; ages 18 & up; People of Color STRONGLY encouraged.
Description:
The GLO Television Network is casting for a new docu-series about sex, love and relationships in the modern era. We are looking for energetic, personable LGBT men and women of color, ages 18 and up. Participants must be frank, honest and willing to talk about their experiences & opinions on camera. In addition, we are seeking individuals who may also have a connection to the subject matter beyond “standard” dating and relationships, as well as sex industry professionals. The program will also examine the changing sexual norms and taboos in the LGBT community. “Modern SEX” is part of GLO TV’s commitment to produce socially relevant TV.


To Submit: Interested individuals should email: sean@glotvnetwork.com. Must include a recent photo, as well as a brief description of why you’d like to be part of the show (or an anecdote about your relationship to modern sex & dating). All participants must be available for a 1-2 day shoot in either New York or Los Angeles, during the month of April 2011.
Submissions must be received by March 31, 2011

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Come and Party with Trina- FRIDAY NIGHT at Vault Miami



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It's All About Miami in the Month of MARCH


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If there was ever a better time to be in Miami, it would be RIGHT NOW. Spring fever is in high gear in South Florida and I am now just catching my breath. With Calle Ocho, a one day 23-block long "Block Party", last Sunday with over 1 million party goers, to our annual Spring Break pilgrimage of thousands of college students. Miami is filled to capacity in the city and also on South Beach. And don't let me forget the Winter Music Conference and the Winter Party just finishing up with thousands of tourists and guests. I have been partying non-stop. And it has taken it's toll. In addition the Soul Unleashed BBQ in Downtown Miami this past weekend, with a few of my closet friends. Good BBQ, great music, and a few cuties as well. Sorry if I forgot anyone's name at the BBQ, it was alot of mo-fo's there. And South Florida are still going strong....We still have the Ultra Music Festival which will attract thousands of techno heads, coming up and the Miami Dade Youth Fair cranks up next week, where I will be performing. With stars, such as Flo-rida, Trina, and Pitbull performing at Calle Ocho, to the occassion star-sighting on Ocean Drive; it's time to pack your bags and head to Miami for a little rest and relaxation. Did I tell you that Trina will be at the Vault Miami (www.thevaultmiami.com) on Friday along with one of her new artists? It's 80 degrees right now without a cloud in a sky. I think the ocean is calling me, so let me go for now.....

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Heat Miami Blatino Explosion Picks Up Steam


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Yeap, Miami has another reason for you come down and party on the sand! But this party is not Memorial Day weekend, but in October during the another long holiday, Columbus Day weekend. Heat Miami Blatino Explosion runs from October 7-10 in Downtown Miami. Plans are well under way to bring the LGBT community, a unique party getaway. Without revealing too much, the Heat Miami Team have a concert planned, Carnival street fair, over-the-top partes, and more. I am very excited about this event and can't wait to see what else they have up their sleeve. So make your reservations, pack your bags, grabs your shorts, and head down to Heat Miami Blatino Explosion. With the addition of the host hotel, Courtyard Marriott, and rooms filling fast, the HEAT IS ON in Miami.

Andres Flava will be giving away 5 ALL Inclusive Club Passes starting this month, so check back for details.

Winter Party Kicks-off in South Beach


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Let the games begin. March is huge party month in Miami, starting this week with the annual Winter Party (www.winterparty.com)The social events and their proceeds go to benefit National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. This non-stop party runs from March 2-7. I will be stepping out on South Beach tonite to bring you some of the action.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

3 weeks ago I decided to step out on faith and finally start to live my dreams and aspirations so that I can contiinue to better myself as well as the community I serve and to some is a voice for. # years of living in misery and not being totally happy has broght me to this point where i am right now, Living in the Big City of New York and even though the lights are shining bright i will conquer the city and in the  process hopefully united a community that is divided. I was having a conversation early this morning with a mentor and we discussed the dysfunctionalism that us bloggers have come too. I remeber waking up when blogging was first the IT thing and reading the blogs of Keith Boykin, Frank Roberts, Trent Jackson, Derrick Briggs, Clay Cane, Rodney Snell and a host of other young talented black gay men that looked like me voicing their opinions on issues affecting our community..