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Gay in Hip Hop, Child Cheese
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 05/13/2008
- Book Reviews & Excerpts
- Unrated
Everyone wants to know the truth about their favorite celebrities’ heart’s desire. Within the masculine culture of Hip Hop and Hollywood, there is a well-known gay subculture that industry insiders are keenly aware of but choose to hide.
Full of startling anecdotes and incredible true stories, Hiding in Hip Hop is not a traditional tell-all. A personal and poignant memoir, it is also one of the most provocative and honest looks at stardom and sexuality.
Terrance Dean worked his way up for more than ten years in the entertainment industry from intern to executive, and has lived the life of glitz and bling along with Hollywood and Hip Hop’s most glamorous. With a family full of secrets and working in an industry founded on maleness — where one’s job, friendships, and reputation all depend on remaining on the down low and in hiding — Dean writes a revealing account of the journey of coming out from hiding.
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Gays in Hip Hop remains closeted-for now
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 05/31/2008
- Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed , Book Reviews & Excerpts , Black Society
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| After several pages, I learned that it's not completely a tell-all book. It starts off with Dean's life story—poverty, molestation, a heroin-addicted prostitute mother. He goes to college and moves to Los Angeles to break into the entertainment business. He mixes with a wide range of people from movies, television, and the random parts of the LA celebrity-industrial complex, as well as people from the music industry. And his sexual experiences are noted in the book, but the catch is: There are no names mentioned!
Yep, I knew it. This is a tabloid book of sorts. Just a bio with true or false experiences with DL men. Now, I knew it would be something like this. As a writer, I would want to get my book published too. However, I would not sell out others for my claim to stardom. This book was marketed to out the stars in Hip Hop and movie fame. Terrance Dean was suppose to...well, I don't know what he was planning to do with this book. What are his intentions? Does he think he's helping anyone?
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The National Black Republican Association using MLK to push their cause
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 07/5/2008
- Politics , Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed
- Unrated
The chairwoman of this group, Frances Rice, claims that King was a proud Repub, but when confronted on the subject, she really have nothing to say. Especially when King voted for President Kennedy, and highly criticized Republican Barry Goldwater during the 1964 presidential campaign. Also it was known that King wasn't big into politics. However, they insist he was a staunch Repub.
But lets think about it for a second, imagine if he was a Repub. It was a different time, before the hijacking of patriotism and religion. King wouldn't stand for the tactics used now to fool voters, nor allow religion to play a overt role in politics. Remember, King's words were about uniting and working together. He would never have a goblin like Karl Rove spinning lies and mess in his messages. If King was a Repub, he wouldn't allow this war to happen, in fact he would've tried something different before invading Iraq.
King would not allow Obama to be attacked in such a disrespectful way and Bush to act as a drunken cowboy. So before Ms. Rice creates another billboard or sign, she think about what King stood for, and she should also realize that she and the group can be sued for misusing King's name.
My Patriotism
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 07/5/2008
- Politics , Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed
- Unrated
Why, because patriotism is supporting the ideals of this country. Our ideals are based on being free. We should remember that and challenge those who hold on the hallow versions of patriotism. A flag pin shows nothing, a open heart and integrity shows a lot more. There are many views of a patriot, however this one works for me. Yes, I'm in the land of the free (as they say) and I will honor that freedom, by keeping it real. If I can't be real, then I'm no longer a free person.
Our "Given" Roles
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 08/15/2008
- Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed
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And for some reason, we have gladly accepted them. But are there any other roles we can play?
| The queen part is something I do understand. Due to many of us being raised by women, but the thug role…I don’t get it. I dislike that fact that there’s a desire for the homo thug by black men as well as white. The word “thug” hold so much power and yet, negativity. Noah’s Arc gave gay black men a face, a voice, and a story…maybe not the best story, but a story. Still, there were options. And that’s what I would like our brothers to do. Defy the stereotypical gay roles we’ve been placed in and look for something new. |
Also in thinking about the thug mentality, ask yourself: Do I want to be somebody, or act like a nobody. The last time I checked, a thug was at the bottom of a caste system.
So I guess I will be a king (or queen) any day
Gay Sex Site for McCain
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 08/21/2008
- Politics
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| Johnathan Crutchley founder of MANHUNT and his new match John McCain |
Dear Sir,
“Not representative of MANHUNT?” Oh yes it is. It's more than being “representative”. It's the owner who’s supporting the very person that does not support us. Yes, Obama doesn't support gay marriage, but he's still reaching out to us. A far cry from what McCain is doing. In fact, over the weekend in the civil forum on CNN, he stated that he would entertain the idea of a constitutional amendment. (Something that he said he would never do, BTW)
But back to Crutchley; he should have known this would cause a stir. To know that he supports McCain sends a strong message out to the gay community. I feel that this is a huge slap in the face. To create a site that support gay liaisons and then sponsor a candidate and party that would leave us to burn just doesn't make sense.
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Are We to Blame for the Passing of Prop 8 ?
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 11/16/2008
- Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed
- Unrated
During a conversation, a friend wondered if we are at fault about Prop 8. I asked him to elaborate and he did. He wondered if our "shallow" priorities got in the way of the real ones.
I thought it could be possible, but I also start thinking about other ways we may have contribute to this. I know I'm bringing up issues that may be tough to swallow; but I hope it will get us thinking about this more.
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Why Mr. Magoo Lost the Election
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 11/16/2008
- Politics
- Unrated
Obama won, we know this; but I want to share my reasons why McCain lost. I felt there were too many factors that led him astray from his principles and on a one way track Loseville.
So here we go...
| Uninformed and useless spokespeople: McCain had the worst team working for him. A chunk of them were young, cocky, and fresh from their poly-sci classes with barely any experience. Tucker Bounds was one of the leaders of the poo-putt brigade. Every time you saw him on the tube, you just felt sorry for him. He never knew how to hold his ground and always looked like a deer in headlights. Others, like Michael Goldfarb continued to show us how unprepared the McCain's camp was. |
| Bush + 90% of the time drama = defeat. He should have worked on distancing himself far, far, far away from Bush from the gate. |
| Palin: choosing her was the worst gimmick in history. She unglued any credibility he had as a country first type of guy. She was an unknown and a complete stranger to the world. How could we trust someone that barely existed in the eyes of America? And then she brought drama.
Her husband and his anti-American group, her daughter becoming a baby's mama, troopergate, Bridge to Nowhere, lack of knowledge, 6 figure wardrobe, and silly ass statements. Hell, for a second I thought I was watching Erica Kane instead of Moose Mess. |
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My People, My Disappointment
- By Viktor Kerney
- Published 11/23/2008
- Commentary & Opinion- Op-Ed
- Unrated
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| It pains me to learn that 70% of the Yes to Prop 8 vote came from Black people. I am not surprised, for the reason for their vote is their deep roots in religion. | |
| I have said this before, religion has shaped Black people since slavery. However it's disheartening to see how passionate they were to vote against gay marriage. It was like they forgot not too long ago we were faced with similar matters. We should've remember that our freedom, our rights were just granted to us, and it was granted to us reluctantly. We should not forget.
We should remember our struggle and hope that we would have such freedoms. If they truly believed in God, then they would have not voted for this. Denying folks from their happiness is not Christian. Out of all people, Black people should've known better. I hope we can have a real discussion about this in our community. We need to get down to the heart of the issue. Yes on Prop 8 is a setback, and the support from Black folks cuts ultra deep. | |
| Gay People | |
| Okay, let's not do this folks. Over at several LGBT blogs, I'm seeing some racial foolishness rise. | |
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