
Kim L. Hunt on 20 years of Affinity, LGBT trans murders
Affinity Community Services recently celebrated their 20th anniversary at Gallery Guichard in Chicago. The name of the event was Jazz N July. Affinity Community Services is
Affinity Community Services recently celebrated their 20th anniversary at Gallery Guichard in Chicago. The name of the event was Jazz N July. Affinity Community Services is
TS Madison is an adult entertainer, model, comedian, actress, and a social media sensation. Through her company, Raw Dawg Entertainment, her adult videos and personality have
As homophobia has become a major topic of discussion in hip-hop over recent years, several veteran rap stars have offered their perspective on the possibility
Amber Rose has a large gay fan base, and the buxom beauty is also knee-deep in the hip-hop world — and those two demographics have a complicated
Ranzeno Frazier, the first African-American (and youngest) chair of the board of trustees of the LGBT Community Center of Charlotte, North Carolina has experienced some pretty terrible
Angel Haze spoke to The Independent about her relationship with actor Alec Baldwin’s daughter, Ireland. According to Haze, the relationship is romantic, but American media
Diversity consultants, part 1 Diversity in the corporate marketplace is a major issue and many corporations are seeking assistance. Because of the changes in the
The National Black Justice Coalition, the nation’s leading Black LGBT civil rights organization, strongly condemns the hate-fueled and offensive speech of Donald Sterling. Read what
Longtime Hot 97 deejay personality Mister Cee made headlines in recent years following arrests for soliciting male prostitutes. In the wake of the arrests and
When it comes to diversity in politics the Democratic Party has been at the forefront. With issues ranging from LGBT initiatives, immigration to minority rights,
Boxers are used to knocking people out cold in the ring, but former boxing champ Kassim Ouma recently got in trouble after knocking a guy
Lesbian achievement in government and society took a giant leap forward as President Obama nominated Staci Michelle Yandle to the Southern District Court of Illinois.
After last month’s Macy’s Day Parade controversy involving the cast of the Broadway play Kinky Boots dancing in drag, it became clear that some Americans
Tarence Mitchell, 18, has been charged in the death of his 27-year-old lover, Ronald Taylor. According to reports by WFSB-TV, the Bloomfield, Conn., teenager got
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar made headlines in September when he declared that white rappers were “guests in the house of hip-hop” after he was asked about Macklemore’s LGBT-friendly hit “Same Love.” The statement was given as Jamar explained why he felt a white rapper had no business criticizing homophobia in hip-hop. Alabama native Yelawolf was asked go offer his perspective on both Jamar’s statement regarding white rappers and the veteran emcee’s stance on homophobia.
Atlanta Pride is a week long annual event that invites the Atlanta community to promote unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and
Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has come under fire for his controversial views regarding hip-hop, masculinity and homosexuality numerous times over the past few months and several times throughout his 20+ year career. But the outspoken rhymer does not hold back, and in a recent interview with VladTV, Jamar was asked about Seattle rapper Macklemore and his critically-acclaimed song “Same Love.”
Last week, DJ Mister Cee was thrown into a media firestorm after he was caught in yet another male prostitution scandal. He announced his resignation from New
People were talking last week about DJ Mister Cee after he announced his resignation from Hot 97 following another sex scandal with an alleged male
Earlier this week, legendary Hot 97 DJ Mister Cee resigned from his radio post of 20 years after being exposed in yet another male prostitute scandal with YouTube