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My First Gay Friend Assaulted Me Physically and Sexually — And Nearly Sent Me to Jail at 13

He was everything but a friend… but I was too scared of being lonely.

Apr 6

My First Gay Friend Assaulted Me Physically and Sexually — And Nearly Sent Me to Jail at 13

Apr 6

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The Memoirist

My Brother Died 10 Years Ago. I Don’t Think He Was Alone When It Happened.

I never shared this suspicion with anyone — not even my own mom. I hope she can forgive me.

Apr 15

My Brother Died 10 Years Ago. I Don’t Think He Was Alone When It Happened.

Apr 15

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How the Twists and Turns of Adulthood Derailed LeAnn Rimes’ ‘Twisted Angel’ Era

All LeAnn Rimes wanted to do in 2002 was own her womanhood. Unfortunately, some just couldn’t let go of the girl she no longer was.

May 5

How the Twists and Turns of Adulthood Derailed LeAnn Rimes’ ‘Twisted Angel’ Era

May 5

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Como La Flor, Como I Am: 30 Years of Loving Selena as a Black Fan

On the 30th anniversary of her posthumous ‘Dreaming of You’ album, I reflect on my continued admiration of the Tejano superstar.

10h ago

Selena Quintanilla-Perez during the photoshoot for the ‘Dreaming of You’ album.

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Ashes to Ashes: Nailing the Coffin on a Friendship Lost to MAGA and Donald Trump

Time apart from an old friend revealed contrasting beliefs and reminded me that some things are best left in the past.

Jul 11

Ashes to Ashes: Nailing the Coffin on a Friendship Lost to MAGA and Donald Trump

Jul 11

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‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ Celebrates a 20-Year Legacy of Black Love & Queer Storytelling

Fatherhood and chosen family are at the heart of the fourth increment in the beloved Black LGBTQ+ franchise.

Jun 27

‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ Celebrates a 20-Year Legacy of Black Love & Queer Storytelling

Jun 27

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Scared Straight? LGBTQ+ Celebs Are Suddenly Embracing Heteronormativity — And I Think I Know Why

As our nation continues to veer toward more conservative ways, queer celebs appear to be distancing themselves from our community.

Jun 24

Scared Straight? LGBTQ+ Celebs Are Suddenly Embracing Heteronormativity — And I Think I Know Why

Jun 24

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Remembering Ananda Lewis, the ‘Truth-Teller’ of the Millennial MTV Generation

From one ‘truth-teller’ to another, you will be missed, Ananda. Thank you for everything.

Jun 14

Remembering Ananda Lewis, the ‘Truth-Teller’ of the Millennial MTV Generation

Jun 14

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No More Shame: Reclaiming Wayman Harrington, a 90s Gay Breakout Character

I fought against everything not to turn out like the ‘A Low Down Dirty Shame’ character. Nowadays, I’d be proud for the comparison.

Jun 8

No More Shame: Reclaiming Wayman Harrington, a 90s Gay Breakout Character

Jun 8

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Did You Blink? Some Thoughts on The America I See Versus the One Most Choose To Ignore

Yet again, America goes full America and people are shocked. This isn’t news, people, and it never has been.

May 21

Did You Blink? Some Thoughts on The America I See Versus the One Most Choose To Ignore

May 21

Jonathan Apollo

Jonathan Apollo

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NYC-er. Millennial. Commentator. Neurodivergent. I drink (coffee) and I know things. https://linktr.ee/japollo1006

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