http://www.edugaytion.com/Unapologetically, a QPOC outlet. Learn something.ennoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:55:23 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com145125noreply@blogger.comnoUnapologetically, a QPOC outlet. Learn something.http://www.edugaytion.com/2017/04/rebar-nyc-responds-to-racist.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:08:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-1820642859259644998In a follow up to an updated post on this blog, we wanted to provide some context for the writing of the original post as well as offer thoughts and a response specifically to The Huffington Post's Michael Cook and his opening paragraph. Like Barracuda and GYM before it, REBAR is poised to become the newest hotspot in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood. Occupying the spot formally occupied by G, 0Chelsea, New York, NY, USA40.7465004 -74.00137370000004540.7224409 -74.041714200000044 40.7705599 -73.961033200000045http://www.edugaytion.com/2017/04/no-blacks-allowed-new-nyc-gay-bar.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Mon, 17 Apr 2017 22:28:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-3145488638186118210 UPDATE: ReBar NYC has released a statement on their Facebook page. We understand that patrons were made to feel unwelcome during our opening weekend. That was never our intention. We invite you to experience REBAR and welcome any feedback. Chelsea, New York - Recently, there has been discussion across social media surrounding Rebar NYC, the new gay bar in Chelsea (situated in the spot 0Chelsea, New York, NY, USA40.7465004 -74.00137370000004540.7224409 -74.041714200000044 40.7705599 -73.961033200000045http://www.edugaytion.com/2017/03/lets-talk-about-that-gay-moment-in-new.htmlNewsOpinionnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:19:36 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-7912154216677855899Lately, I have been feeling that movies like Beauty and the Beast and now the newly released Power Rangers have been receiving a lot of positive and negative feedback from all sides regarding their LGBTQ characters/ 'Queer Moments.' Some are saying that these movies are receiving too much credit, while others say that the writers didn't do enough. In the video below, I discuss my opinion 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2017/01/the-black-church-and-gays.htmlNewsOpinionnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:49:16 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-2891440855330887161At the very beginning of the year, Kim Burrell made some statements about the Homosexual community, to include many of the people in her own church and churches like hers around the United States and World. While she isn't the creator of hate for gays in the black church, she certainly did restart (yet again) another conversation about the relationship between black gays and the church. 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/11/boycott-regions-bank.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:42:53 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-6916926116529467765 Following a racist facebook rant by one of it's Executive Level employees in charge of Loan Operations, Regions Bank has released a statement made public on their facebook page today: We would like to thank everyone who has reached out to Regions to share concerns about offensive social media comments that were made through an associate’s personal Facebook account. We want you to know that 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/09/mary-j-blige-claps-back.htmlMusicNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:40:10 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-8374070896345580003 Shortly after the first Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Apple Music released a trailer for an upcoming interview between Clinton and singer Mary J. Blige, and social media took off.  I first saw the video on facebook the morning of the 27th, the day after the debates, and I instinctively checked the comments. There, I confirmed my own initial 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/08/logos-finding-prince-charming-aka-gay.htmlNewsOpinionnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Fri, 26 Aug 2016 13:29:44 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-2872468139631298094 Apparently this has been in the works for a while now. In doing my research for this post I found videos and articles from at least one month ago talking about the creation of this god awful mess. Look, it's not because this is a "Gay version of the Bachelor" that I call it a god awful mess. Let's get some basics out of the way: The Bachelor on ABC and the idea behind the show, the very 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/08/did-grindr-just-make-it-easier-to.htmlNewsOpinionnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Thu, 25 Aug 2016 13:49:07 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-1175800762746392273 In an era of openness, willingness, acceptance, and equality, most out gay men find themselves, whether willing or otherwise, representing the greater LGBTQ+ community in one form or another. Some go all out, become activists, engage in dialogue, debate, and conversation surrounding a multiple array of topics, while others are more laid back, and the rest fall somewhere in between. At 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/08/man-gets-40-years-for-pouring-scalding.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:08:24 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-999382955006444976 A judge sentenced a Georgia man to 40 years in prison Wednesday for throwing scalding water on a gay couple sleeping in an apartment, leaving them with severe burns that required surgery. Jurors deliberated for about 90 minutes before finding Martin Blackwell, 48, guilty of eight counts of aggravated battery and two counts of aggravated assault in the February attack on Anthony Gooden and 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/08/flamecon-2-day-one.htmlGamingNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:47:11 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-5225632771316781580 Last year, when I heard of Flamecon, as it was described to me: Comicon for the gays (lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, and queer), I was super upset to know that it was a one day event happening just down the street from where I would be singing an engagement at the Brooklyn Museum for the Tyler Clementi foundation. It was a very important concert that focused on the seriousness of cyber 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/05/game-of-thrones-book-of-stranger.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Sun, 15 May 2016 22:26:52 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-840984717542152340Game of Thrones is no stranger to the black community. For years black twitter has used the hashtag #DemThrones to add commentary to a special intersection of the hit show's fan base. Last night's episode's ending, in all of its fierceness proved to be the perfect subject material for my brothers and sisters around the globe. Here, now, are my favorite #DemThrones tweets from 5.15.16 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/04/of-race-relations-doctor-who-and-cosplay.htmlGamingnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:54:45 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-516682259688607111 Editor's Note: This is a reposting of a past article previously featured on the now defunct 2D-X.com, featured on Kotaku Cosplay. My first big outing with the 2D-X crew was 2013′s New York Comic Con. Our, then, Editor in Chief, Jeff, participated in a panel called “Geeks of Color Assemble! : Minorities in Fandom.” That day, I learned a lot about the perception that many people in our nerd 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/04/its-still-really-rad-being-female-in.htmlGamingNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Thu, 28 Apr 2016 06:28:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-3437028938310383320 This past weekend was PAX East 2016 in Boston, and our own Johnathan had the honor and privilege of hosting and moderating the panel It's Still Rad Being Female in the Games Industry. "It's important work that we're doing and I'm glad to be a part of it as an ally as we work toward making the gaming community more equitable and inclusive" Gibbs said when we caught up with him after his 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2016/04/gay-mens-chorus-of-los-angeles-moving.htmlMusicnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:04:05 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-1369579181473196650 I woke up this morning to find this beautiful piece of work on my facebook feed. One of our sister choruses, the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, teamed up with a symphonic orchestra in Macedonia to create this wonderful piece of art whose message rings true for many LGBTQIA+ people who become involved with choruses like the GALA organization's choruses around the world. It tells the story of 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/11/the-color-purple-shines-on-broadway.htmlMusicnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:17:04 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-2320294391897760405 Cynthia Erivo.... Good God Almighty.... Mind you, I don't really follow theater, broadway, musicals, off broadway, international shows and all of that as closely as some of my friends do. I believe it is for this reason that prior to seeing The Color Purple last Tuesday night, I had never heard of her. But what a great introduction to this fantastic woman and her amazing vocal instrument. 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/04/at-glance-patrick-ian-polks-blackbird.htmlNewsOpinionnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:16:36 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-6596462709984606089 Since our interview with Julian Walker a few months ago, I have eagerly anticipated Patrick Ian Polk's next work Blackbird, based on the 1986 novel of the same name. I will say, from jump, that I do recommend you see Blackbird, that it is a great independent work, and that you will find yourself invested in the experience. For me, someone who grew up for a portion of my life in Mississippi, 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/03/why-didnt-your-panel-talk-about-gamer.htmlGamingnewnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:54:02 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-4801673454373332014 Recently, I had the great opportunity to moderate the "Why It's STILL Awesome Being a Female in the Video Games Industry" panel at Pax East 2015 in Boston, MA. I had a great time, reunited with some great acquaintances, made some new friends, and, most importantly, participated in a very important discussion regarding the state of the industry as it relates to women and their progress over 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/03/planet-fitness-drops-member-who.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Fri, 06 Mar 2015 19:41:05 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-6093639175208711457RawStory reports: A Planet Fitness gym in Midland, Michigan revoked the membership of a woman who complained that the trans woman she was sharing a locker room with looked too much like a man. And here's what I have to say about that... Source; http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/03/planet-fitness-drops-member-who-complained-about-manly-trans-woman-in-locker-room/0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/02/newcomer-julian-walker-rubs-elbows-with.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (Deon Newsom)Mon, 16 Feb 2015 12:57:31 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-8976904718529265849 Rookie actor Julian Walker is having the time of his life. Not only is the University of Southern Mississippi student close to graduating, he is also the breakout star in the poignant new film, "Blackbird." The coming-of-age drama, based on the 1986 novel by Larry Duplechan, tells the story of Randy Rousseau, a saintly choirboy in small-town America struggling to reconcile his sexuality and 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/02/phylle-boul-bull-exclusive-song-premiere.htmlMusicNewsnoreply@blogger.com (Deon Newsom)Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:06:14 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-4209896871838670611Close to a year after the release of his last album, singer-songwriter Phylle returns with a banger.  His new single, Boul (Bull), offers a first taste of his upcoming third studio album, “Mr. Carter.”  Check out the Redris-produced track below: 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/02/phylle-on-music-marriage-equality-and.htmlAdviceMusicNewsnoreply@blogger.com (Deon Newsom)Sun, 08 Feb 2015 09:55:55 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-7203971797256809168 Almost a decade has passed since singer-songwriter Phylle [fil•ee] first offered up his fresh, debonair approach to romance with debut single, Making Love. Two albums and a Grammy nod later, the Philadelphia native is still proving it’s more boss to be the good guy on upcoming release, “Mr. Carter.” But unexpectedly, it has been more than melody and verse to propel the R&B crooner into leading 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/01/reality-check-men-are-victims-of-sexual.htmlAdviceNewsnoreply@blogger.com (Deon Newsom)Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:39:46 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-958045597378119582 REALITY CHECK: Men are victims of sexual violence too.  That is a hard pill to swallow for many people, and even laughable for some. But sexual crimes against men happen every single day. All types of men are affected, and cases occur in just about every place imaginable.  Most statistics say about 10-20 percent of males in this country experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/01/youtube-personality-glozell-asks.htmlNewsnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Fri, 23 Jan 2015 09:05:58 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-8809757033602441100 Streamed live on Jan 22, 2015, YouTube creators Bethany Mota, GloZell Green and Hank Green interviewed President Obama about the top issues facing them and their audiences. Along with other important issues such as the Affordable Care Act, race relations in the United States, and US relations with Cuba, President Obama was asked, by GloZell Green, about whether he thinks that the Supreme 0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/01/ybn-entertainment-releases-trailer-for.htmlnewnoreply@blogger.com (blasianFMA2)Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:56:48 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-6229915879161631481 It has been a long time coming, but finally YBN Entertainment (formerly YoBoiNewnue on Youtube) has released the super trailer for its LGBT people of color reality web series "The Circle NYC." If the name sounds familiar, it's because "The Circle" is in its second season, the first one being in the state of Texas. Now that producer and director Lester Matthews has moved to New York City, the0http://www.edugaytion.com/2015/01/brynt-on-being-out-in-hip-hop-acting.htmlMusicNewsnoreply@blogger.com (Deon Newsom)Sun, 18 Jan 2015 14:12:11 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1493540157297548020.post-520163028184974253 Out hip-hop artist Bry’Nt may not have a definite release date for his debut album, “Bry’Nt Park”, but the skilled MC is still reigning supreme per usual. His latest offering, Everyday, from the upcoming EP, “B.E.”, found its way into the headphones of fans shortly before the new year. Like most of his work the track has been well-received. He credits much of that to his 0nonadult