As everyone’s aware, as a journalist, my signature issue is Gay Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A). This demoralizing, horrendous--and potentially life-threatening--behavior is heavily stigmatized; thereby, it tends to be grossly underreported. Therefore, I’ve made it my mission to shine a bright light on IPV/A. And just recently, there’s been an unfortunate “twist” or sorts in this sick, galling [...]
Outstanding news! I am now featured in the collection of biographical tributes to notable LGBT Individuals of African-American Descent. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/UbuntuBiographyProject
While conducting my usual round of research, I uncovered a rather timely article by Darryl Hannah for Inside Philanthropy entitled, “With HIV Infections Rising among Gay Men, This Funder Aims to Sound the Alarm.” Hannah stated, “Here in the U.S., AIDS can feel like yesterday’s news, and many funders long ago moved on to other issues, including many LGBT funders [...]
A critical new study on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A (commonly referred to as domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community), shines an even brighter light on this heinous and potentially life-threatening behavior. As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue. As well, I conduct national seminars and workshops on this despicable behavior--which can eat away [...]
October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the LGBTQ community, domestic violence and abuse is generally referred to as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue. Therefore, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m involved in various activities. The first was an in-depth discussion of IPV/A on Dishing [...]
For additional info, contact the offices at Nair’Bo Universal on 301-300-9996. Can’t wait to see y’all there!I’m proud to announce that I’m moderator for this year’s DC Center Black LGBT Writers’ Forum, part of the Outwrite Weekend Book Festival! This event will be held on Saturday, August 2, 1 p.m., at the DC Center in Washington, D.C.The DC Center Black LGBT Writers' [...]
I wanna thank “Inside Out” and its absolutely MAH-VA-LOUS host, Sheila Alexander-Reid! Earlier this week, I was the special guest for this insanely popular weekly radio show, which airs on WPFW 89.3FM in Washington, D.C. You can also catch Inside Out on line at WPFWFM.ORG.Inside Out is D.C.’s only LGBT FM radio show. According to Reid, the program “tackles the tough subjects [...]
On Tuesday, July 29, 2 p.m. EST, I’ll be a guest on the insanely popular weekly radio show, Inside Out, on WPFW 89.3FM in Washington, D.C. You can catch Inside Out on line at WPFWFM.ORG. Hosted by Sheila Alexander-Reid, Inside Out is D.C.’s only LGBT FM radio show. According to Reid, the program “tackles the tough subjects other shows deem too taboo [...]
Y’all, on Saturday, June 14, I’ll be at the BALTIMORE Q FEST, performing selections from my new novel, NOTHING CAN TEAR US APART—RAGE! B’More Q Fest is Maryland’s multi-venued large scale LGBT premiere film and media event. Lemme give a very special Shout Out to MR. CHRIS LINES, the driving force behind this much-anticipated celebration!What makes B’More Q Fest so special for [...]
