Tag Archives: black lgbt
RuPaul Decoded: The Man, the Myth, The New Queen of All Media
Dissecting the business behind the make-up and wigs of RuPaul, a rising media mogul in the making
More than a drag queen, RuPaul is a profitable brand that expands across various media…
By Sirita Wright
Opinion: Gay Rights are Civil Rights
Why every citizen of the US has the right to political, economic and social freedom, and equality under the law
Why every citizen of the US has the right to political, economic and social freedom,…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Opinion: What Republicans Could Learn From Being Gay
Commentator Raynard Jackson shares his views on the recent debate over Pres. Obama's stance on gay rights
Some argue that gay rights and civil rights are the same, while others, like Raynard…
By Raynard Jackson
Writer/Director Dee Rees Talks ‘Pariah’ & National Coming Out Day
The filmmaker’s coming-of-age drama reflects some personal experiences and struggles coming into her sexuality
Drawing from personal experiences, Dee Rees directs Pariah, the critically-acclaimed coming of age story of…
By Carolyn M. Brown
WATCH: Same-Sex Marriages Prove Good for Business
The New York wedding industry finds an unlikely new consumer base in the LGBT community
The legalization of same-sex marriages in New York has revealed a new consumer base for…
By Kahliah A. Laney
Homophobia in Sports: The Other Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Will the world of sports ever accept an openly gay player in the locker room?
The world of sports is all about masculinity and competition, so being gay doesn’t coincide…
By Andreas Hale
Black and LGBT in the Black Church
Straight and gay pastors weigh in on the polarizing isssue
Kenyon Farrow says he was 10 years old when he learned that being openly gay…
By Tomika Anderson
WATCH: Being Black & Transgender
In a candid interview, journalist Tiq Milan breaks down his transition from a woman to a man
Being Black and gay is a double minority, but writer Tiq Milan faces an even…
By Anslem Samuel
Black and Gay in Corporate America
How a growing number of African American LGBT managers are breaking through isolation and fear within their companies
Sabin D. Blake, 34, has navigated the professional obstacles of being African American and gay…
By Carolyn M. Brown
WATCH: The High Life – Brunch with Bevy Smith and Don Lemon
The creator of Dinner with Bevy tells how she made a business out of meaningful connections
When the who’s who want to get together an evening of elegant dining and long-lasting…
