Dear Mr. Porter, This is a raving, rabid fan letter. Many years ago, I saw a video of you singing “Love is on the Way” and it was magical. I silently cried and sent a prayer to you knowing that if you were to survive and thrive inside this game you would need support by… Read More »
Most black folks who love, respect and need the approval and validation of their families don’t spend much time challenging the wisdom and insight of their elders. When we are depressed, Big Momaisms tell us to get something on our stomachs (let big momma make you a cake); pray to Jesus (turn over all rational… Read More »
Whether it is big or small screen,gay men are everywhere. We are often served images that reinscribe stereotypes: the raving queen, the hard core -rough trade -nobody knows I’m gay, the “I will fuck anything” and have no moral center gay, and finally, the culture expert/innovator who entertains. It is time we reclaimed our brilliance,creativity,power… Read More »
Miss Brown was an addict, a sex worker, a transgender MTF and my friend. When we became cooking buddies, I began to learn a great deal about transitioning and its challenges. She taught me a great deal about about men, power, money and negotiating of sexual liasons. While I struggled to be progressive, I often… Read More »
When I was twenty-three and dating what I had been told was this wonderful guy, it never occurred to anyone that this wonderful “catch” was seriously addicted to alcohol and drugs. In my younger days, we called these folks junkies. In dating this joker, no one ever mentioned this individual’s drug of choice and his… Read More »