Jason Stuart has broken barriers while overturning stereotypes in the film industry for over two decades. He’s defied the odds by not taking no for an answer. He did not become successful first and then come out. He came out when the water was cold and paid his dues. Stuart credits this with his mantra,…
Coming off a major film role as Joseph Randall in The Birth of a Nation (HBO) Jason Stuart has embarked on a major West Coast tour which includes San Diego, as well as appearances in Las Vegas and Portland together with two Eastern Caribbean cruises scheduled for early 2018. Stuart recently had guest-star appearances as…
The University of California, San Diego is honoring African American history throughout February with events including art exhibits, lectures, film screenings, spoken word performances and the annual Black History Month Scholarship Brunch, featuring special guest speaker Danny Glover, a renowned filmmaker, actor and activist. This year’s Black History Month theme “Hallowed Ground: Sites of African…
In 1963 a New York tabloid ran a six-part series on Sex and Laws. The series was motivated by many factors including sex scandals at the United Nations, increased public health problem of venereal disease, increased number of sex workers, workplace discrimination, and availability of pornography. “Those Who Are Different” dealt rather frankly and honestly…
After months of delay due to partisan politics, today the U.S. Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General. Lynch makes history by becoming the first African American woman to hold the post. The Huffington Post reported Lynch was confirmed in the Senate 56 to 43. All Democrats voted for her, along with 10…
An African American man was found hanging from a tree in Claiborne County, Mississippi, Thursday the FBI said in a statement. The Huffington Post reported that the body was found with a bed sheet around the neck and wearing a skull cap, authorities said at a press conference later held by the FBI and the…
In the aftermath of GOP 2016 presidential contender Dr. Ben Carson’s recent stunning “prison” explanation for homosexuality, it is illuminating to look at some of his past statements on the subject. For the uninitiated, Carson, a retired Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, New York Times bestselling author, and columnist for the conservative press, told CNN that being gay was…
Hard on the heels of the alleged sexual harassment scandals surrounding Carl DeMaio, yet another revelation has come to light about the DeMaio campaign, reports Talkingpointsmemo.com. Now, a set of internal emails obtained by The Washington Examiner have revealed how campaign manager, Tommy Knepper, offered advice on how to spot trackers – opposition staffers who…
Despite an overall societal shift that favors LGBT inclusion in all aspects of American life, members of the black LGBT community continue to face a unique set of challenges mainly from their clergy, cites an article on NewsOne.com. “The church still has so much influence and they continue to use influence in a negative way,”…
After President Obama announced yesterday that Douglas M. Brooks, MSW, would lead the Office of National AIDS Policy, HIV/AIDS organizations from around the country announced their support. They echoed the President’s words when he said, “Douglas’s policy expertise combined with his extensive experience working in the community makes him uniquely suited to the task of…
