Brothaspeak Podcast

On this Brothaspeak RISING STAR moment, we focus on THE IZM. THE IZM is a 12 year veteran of the Hip Hop industry within the LGBT world and BEYOND. He is currently residing in the ATL blowing up stages as a newly formed duo called THE DARK ALLEY ECHOES gaining momentum in the music scene, and he was also featured on Spike Lee's 2014 Da Sweet Blood of Jesus. A movie about a wealthy anthropologist who is stabbed by an ancient African dagger and turned into a vampire. This man is not only a person on the move, but the epitome of what is means to be true to oneself. Ladies and Gentlemen Brothaspeak Podcast introduces

HIGHLIGHTS:

• HISTORY
• MUSIC
• DARK ALLEY ECHOES
• PERSONAL PAST
• NEXT STEP

THE IZM:

https://darkalleyechoes.bandcamp.com/

https://bandcamp.com/the_izm

https://soundcloud.com/eyedotzeedotem

Website: http://www.everythingizm.com/

TWITTER: @The_IZM

INSTAGRAM: the_IZM3000

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On this Brothaspeak Podcast episode, we discuss the issues and why LGBGTQ people of color have difficulty meeting. Our guest is Shaka Has (Relationship Blogger) & Lamont Scales (Owner of a Better Way To Meet).

Lamont Scales (Owner of A BETTER WAY TO MEET)

A Better Way To Meet is a professional matchmaking service for gay and bisexual men in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The service was established to address the difficulties associated with making high-value, personal connections in the modern dating environment. A Better Way To Meet consultants arrange one-on-one meetings between compatible singles at fun, out-of-the-box venues throughout the city. BWTM works with clients to prepare them for each date and ensure they put their best foot forward.

Phone: (404) 600-1101

Email: [email protected]

https://betterwaytomeet.com/

Shaka Hasani (Blogger of Get Your Love Life)

Get your Love Life Blog is a forum born out of Shaka Hasani's experiences, the experiences of his friends, and the questions, answers and dialogue that our communities face. The blog is a journey that ponders the many aspects of dating and give you solutions of how to overcome the difficulties you may face.

https://getyourlovelife.wordpress.com/

Email: [email protected]

HIGHLIGHTS

• Second Dates
• Getting Out there
• Social Media
• The 3 principles

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In this Brothaspeak Podcast we interview the Creator and Founder of HEETIZM which is a yearly event that caters to Big Men of Color celebrating Big Men of Color. Along with a faithful attendee & supporter Emilio, and Mr. Jason Whitesel, the Assistant Professor of Women's & Gender Studies at Pace University and the author of Fat Gay Men: Girth, Mirth, and the Politics of Stigma. In this conversation we explore this movement, how and why it came about, its achievements, and challenges for the big men of today.

HEETIZM (CREATED BY TONY DAVIS)

Heetizm.com

Heetizm Myami Urban Bear Weekend started on the 4th of July weekend in 2011 to give Big men of color the ultimate 4 day getaway weekend in sunny Miami Florida. 5 years later Heetizm Myami is one of the top Urban Bear events that believes in providing; quality, comfort, friendly service, and plenty of fun filled activities throughout the entire event weekend, Miami Style.

JASON WHITESEL

Jason Whitesel (Ph.D., Ohio State University) is a Women's & Gender Studies faculty member at Pace University. His research focuses on gay men's rigid body image ideal and the resulting intragroup strife among them. His recent book, Fat Gay Men: Girth, Mirth, and the Politics of Stigma (NYUP, 2014), describes events at Girth & Mirth club gatherings and examines how big gay men use campy-queer behavior to reconfigure and reclaim their sullied images and identities.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Society's views on size
• The history of Girth & Mirth
• The movement
• Differences within the gay community
• Social Media for the big boyz

BROTHASPEAK PODCAST

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Brothaspeak Podcast where we discuss black LGBT issues and topics with humor, honesty, & info

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In this Brothaspeak Podcast episode 41 we speak with Antoine Craigwell, President, CEO, & Founder of DBGM (Depressed Black Gay Men), to discuss the untold truth of depression for queer people of color seeking help. ** www.DBGM.org **

HIGHLIGHTS

* The journey of a depressed queer person of color seeking treatment

*How non-profit organizations treat people of color

*The Insurance game

*How minority therapist treat other people of color

ANTOINE CRAIGWELL

Antoine contributed as a writer for Out In Jersey magazine, The Bilerico Project, for several publications including FORTUNE Small Business magazine, The Bronx Times Reporter, The New York Amsterdam News, was the assistant editor with The Network Journal, and a contributor to mainstreet.com. He graduated from Bernard Baruch College of the City University of New York, and in 2008 he earned awards from the New York Association of Black Journalists. He produced the documentary "You Are Not Alone" and facilitates discussion forums on depression in Black gay men.*** www.DBGM.org ***

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In this Brothaspeak Podcast 40th episode we speak with Antoine Craigwell, President, CEO, & Founder of DBGM (Depressed Black Gay Men), to discuss the untold truth of depression and how it is treated for queer people of color. ** www.DBGM.org **

HIGHLIGHTS

* The journey of a depressed queer person of color seeking treatment

*How non-profit organizations treat people of color

*The Insurance game

*How minority therapist treat other people of color

ANTOINE CRAIGWELL

Antoine contributed as a writer for Out In Jersey magazine, The Bilerico Project, for several publications including FORTUNE Small Business magazine, The Bronx Times Reporter, The New York Amsterdam News, was the assistant editor with The Network Journal, and a contributor to mainstreet.com. He graduated from Bernard Baruch College of the City University of New York, and in 2008 he earned awards from the New York Association of Black Journalists. He produced the documentary "You Are Not Alone" and facilitates discussion forums on depression in Black gay men.*** www.DBGM.org ***

BROTHASPEAK PODCAST

Brothaspeak Podcast where we discuss black lgbt issues and topics with humor, honesty, & info

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In this podcast episode we interviewed Kevin Mumford, an author & historian to discuss his recent book "Not Straight, Not White". This compelling book recounts the history of black gay men from the 1950s to the 1990s, tracing how the major movements of the times--from civil rights to black power to gay liberation to AIDS.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Stories of activist & public figures

* Reason why the Black LGBT information has been hidden

* Surprising information on Malcolm X

GUEST INFORMATION & LINKS

Kevin Mumford, an author, professor, & African American LGBT historian

* Click Here - Google

* Click Here - Amazon

In this 38th episode, Brothaspeak Podcast interviews with DC Black Pride's promoter of all promoters Mr. Daryl Wilson. Mr. Wilson comes to Brothaspeak Podcast full of surprises for this year's DC Pride and bringing only the best of the best!

DARYL WILSON

www.darylwilsondc.com

DC Pride Tickets

Tickets are $150 plus service charge

May 25th to 29th

BROTHASPEAK PODCAST

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Brothaspeak Podcast Interviews "parTy Boi" documentary director Michael Rice

parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles" is a poetic periscope into the world of crystal meth addiction in the urban Black and Latino queer community. The film paints a broad and visual, yet harrowing picture of crystal meth addicts in their psychological state and reflection of drug use. parTy boi: black diamonds in ice castles features real stories of people who are thinking about using methamphetamine, dealing with the effects of usage, and surviving the addiction.

"parTy Boi" trailer - CLICK HERE

FACEBOOK - CLICK HERE

EMAIL - [email protected]

INSTAGRAM - @rice.creative

Brothaspeak Podcast where we discuss black lgbt issues and topics with humor, honesty, & info

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In this 36th episode, Brothaspeak Podcast speaks to a rising star within the Black LGBT community by the name of Kemar Jewel. Kemar Jewel is an award-winning international Director & Choreographer whose work has been featured on the Huffington Post, TIME Magazine, MSNBC, and Fox News. Jewel is also the mastermind behind the viral YouTube video "Voguing Train.".

Twitter: K_Jewel

Website: http://kemarjewel.com/

Instagram: mr_jewel

For those who wish to fund his latest project - CLICK HERE

"Voguing Train" - CLICK HERE

"The Runway Museum" - CLICK HERE

"Vogue Ball Tango" - CLICK HERE

Brothaspeak Podcast, where we discuss Black LGBT issues and topics with humor, honesty, & info.

BrothaSpeak Podcast #35 brings to you the local Moonlight Celebration in honor of Tarell Alvin McCraney, Barry Jenkins, and all cast & crew. This event was featured at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center located in Liberty City Miami, Florida. The celebration also gave light to the community that helped develop the film and city that helped them become the creative masters they are today.

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