Censored, Silenced, but Never Stopped: TikTok’s Racist Hypocrisy Against Black Queer Creators If you’re a Black Queer artist pushing boundaries and expressing your truth, TikTok might not be the platform for you—at least, not if you expect fair treatment. Once again, my content has been wrongfully flagged and removed under the false claim that it […]
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Detroit, MI – February 2, 2025 – Acclaimed artist and visionary Martone, The Emperor of House Music, is set to release his bold new book, Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone, on March 18, 2025. This electrifying collection of poetry is an unapologetic deep dive into passion, self-discovery, and Black Queer expression. Blurring the
There are places that live within us long after we’ve walked away. For me, that place is Club Paradise in Lansing, Michigan. It wasn’t just a club—it was a sanctuary, a beating heart of music, sweat, and liberation. It was where I found freedom, where I redefined myself outside of the world’s expectations, and where
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A Journey of Love, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Letting Go There are songs that seize your soul, refusing to let go. One of those is Pat Benatar’s We Belong. I was driving one evening when it came on the radio, and the magnetic pull of the song hit me. “Don’t want to leave you
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5 Ways Black Entrepreneurs Can Fight the DEI Rollback We all know that Donald Trump is a racist, and his policies are racist, but 49.80% voted for him and without a mandate we are all starting to pay the price. In recent years, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been instrumental in creating opportunities
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Insider Advice for Aspiring Singer-Songwriters: How to Nail Interviews and Handle the Spotlight As an artist, every interview is a chance to showcase your talent, your personality, and your professionalism. Whether you’re a singer, songwriter, actor, or any performer pursuing your dreams, how you conduct yourself in interviews can make or break your public image.
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Looking back on this moment in time was both hilarious and dangerous. Do not ever do what Jaemonda did in this story. The Clubbing Crew: Ready for Anything Years ago, back when I lived in Lansing, I had a rotating crew of friends—kind of like how in a big family, your closest sibling depends on
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A Very Painful Childhood Literally and Figuratively. No Excuse for Pain: A Snapshot in Time A bill. That’s all it took to ignite hellfire. The kind that bruises more than flesh, that swells an eye shut and shatters the fragile trust a child clings to. A phone bill over $300. A mistake that would become
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A depiction of Lind and Martone’s Last Meeting A Snapshot in Time: Lind’s Story Black gay mental health stories often remain untold, but this moment from my past deserves to be shared. By reflecting on this deeply personal experience, I hope to shed light on the challenges surrounding Black gay mental health and the need
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This article is part of a larger project that will eventually be released as a memoir. I am acutely aware that books are being banned across the country. If this were a book, and if I wrote honestly about love, relationships, and my life’s journey, it would likely face the same fate. The Lasting Impact
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