Latest on MUSED – ‘Truth. Be. Told.,’ Refreshing New Docu-series Highlights Black Queer Visionaries

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Truth. Be. Told. is a documentary series which “seeks to reclaim the birthright of queer black  visionaries within our families and communities by providing a platform for out, Black LGBTQI-SGL-TS people to tell their personal stories of challenge, radical self-inquiry, transformation, and triumph.”  Created by filmmaker, writer, photographer, activist, and communications professional Katina Parker, Truth. Be. Told. will highlight the multifaceted experiences of several visionaries and innovators and provide a comprehensive representation of Black Queer identity.  To find out more, read “‘Truth. Be. Told.,’ Refreshing New Docu-series Highlights Black Queer Visionaries” on MUSED. 

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.


Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 


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Latest MUSED Articles – Steamy New Short Film ‘Pause’ & Marriage Equality Support from the GOP

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Eight Peace Productions, LLC has created a steamy new short film entitled Pause, as part of The Pause Campaign.  The Pause Campaign is a social marketing campaign done in collaboration with AID Atlanta’s Evolution Project.  Pause centers around a group of gay men and uses the decisions they make to illustrate their connection in four intertwining tales.  The film expresses the importance of contemplation prior to making life decisions.  To learn about about Pause, read “‘Pause,’ Short Film Encourages Contemplation Before Decision-Making (VIDEO)” on MUSED.

When news hit last week that Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) had changed his stance on marriage equality, I’m sure it raised a few eyebrows.  Originally a staunch supporter of “traditional marriage,” it was his son, who came out to his parents in 2011, that heavily influenced his change of mind.  Only time will tell if Sen. Portman’s support will cause a ripple effect in the GOP.  But if the Supreme Court overturns California’s Prop 8 and the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in two upcoming cases, the debate over marriage equality may soon come to end.  To read more, check out “Say What? More Republicans Coming Out In Support Of Marriage Equality” on MUSED.

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.

Latest MUSED Article – Should We Ditch ‘LGBT’ For ‘GSD’ (Gender And Sexual Diversities)?

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In my latest article on MUSED, I ponder whether we should change “LGBT” to “GSD” (Gender and Sexual Diversities.  Pink Therapy, a London-based advocacy group recently featured in The Huffington Post, suggested that we use GSD as an alternative because it is more inclusive and speaks to the larger groups who may not fall into or easily identify with LGBT.  For more of my commentary, please check out “Should We Ditch ‘LGBT’ for ‘GSD’ (Gender And Sexual Diversities)?” on MUSED.


MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.


Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 


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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!

~ BuddahDesmond

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Latest MUSED Article – Looking For Black Leadership? The Savior Lies Within

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In my latest article for MUSED “Look For Black Leadership? The Savior Lies Within,” I propose the (urgent) need to look within ourselves to find the leadership we so desperately crave.  Some of us have penchant expectations that our leaders are the answers to fix the many ills which plague our community.  While leadership is an important part of the process, we cannot deny the power we have to create the change we wish to see.  For more, check out my article on the MUSED site.  Feel free to share and comment!

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.


Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 


Follow MUSED on:  Facebook | Twitter

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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!

~ BuddahDesmond

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Latest MUSED Article – Upgraded Charges in FAMU Robert Champion Hazing Death Case

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New developments came in the FAMU Robert Champion hazing death case.  Charges were upgraded to manslaughter for 12 of the defendants this week.  Robert Champion was a FAMU drum major who was viciously beaten to death by his fellow band members on a parked bus in Orlando, FL in November 2011.  There are claims that Champion, who was a vocal opponent of hazing and openly gay, may have been brutally beaten also because of his sexual orientation.  To find out more, read my article on MUSED, “Upgraded Charges in FAMU Robert Champion Hazing Death Case.”

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.


Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 


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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!

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Nielsen released some interesting findings from their latest consumer study about the shopping habits and buying power of the LGBT community.  According to Nielsen’s “State of the LGBT Consumer,” same-sex partnered households make 16 percent more shopping trips in a calendar year than the average U.S. household.  Same-sex partnered households also shop more frequently at warehouse club retailers, pet stores, electronic stores, online retailers, and health food retailers.  To learn more, check out my article “Nielsen Study Highlights Shopping Habits, Buying Power of LGBT Community” on MUSED.

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.

Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 


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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!

~ BuddahDesmond

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV.  One of five people don’t know that they are infected.  The African American community continues to be the hardest hit by this pandemic, accounting for an estimated 44% of all new HIV infections among adults and adolescents.  With the so many stigmas surrounding HIV (and STIs/STDs in general), there’s still much work we all need do regarding awareness, testing and treatment services, prevention, and support.  Just Been Tested (JBT), an organization recently founded by Alonzo M. Davis, aims to remove stigmas and lower the statistics “by providing a secure and positive environment where members can freely discuss and seek information that allows them to take responsibility for their sexual health” (see JBT’s Mission Statement).  To learn more about JBT, please check out my article “‘Just Been Tested,’ Social Network Promotes STI/HIV Testing & Awareness“on MUSED Magazine Online and go to the JBT website: www.justbeentested.com.  Feel free to comment and share.


MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.


Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 

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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!

‘Dress Code’ at The Grammys? Check Out My Article on MUSED Magazine

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Grammy night has come and gone.  But discussions about the performances and the outfits are still atwitter.  Speaking of Grammy outfits, check out my article, “Why Enforcing A ‘Dress Code’ Was A Good Move For The Grammys” on MUSED Magazine Online (in the “News & Entertainment” section).  Feel free to comment and share!

MUSED Magazine Online is a pioneering “digital destination for lifestyle, entertainment & culture for modern black gay men.  MUSED serves as a collective of experiences and issues we care about” (see About MUSED).  Its mission is to raise the level of consciousness for our community and provide reliable, relevant, interactive, and engaging content for its readers.  MUSED is the only weekly online magazine for black gay men.

Major thanks and props to Drew-Shane Daniels and the MUSED family for featuring the article! 
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Peace, Love, and Many Blessings!
~ BuddahDesmond