By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means This article is perhaps one of the most proudest moments in the history of my column; because the person featured is not just a peer of mines but someone whom I witnessed burst unto the Chicago scene-years ago as a young lad- with an exhilarating energy that immediately conveyed to everyone …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Admittedly, at times it can be most difficult taking the Chicago fashion community serious. It has become common place for almost every person with a cute face to label themselves a model. Every make-up counter clerk is deemed a celebrity make-up artist, and helping select your neighbor’s prom dress garners you …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Prologue– Underground sub-cultures have been a fundamental aspect of the urban LGBT community for decades. Many would argue these subcultures provided much needed support and acceptance during a time not long ago when being gay was not acceptable by family, friends or society. As highlighted in the iconic documentary Paris Is …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means …Understand me now. If sometimes you see that I’m mad. Don’t you know, no one alive can always be an angel? When everything goes wrong you see some bad…But I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh, Lawd, Please don’t let me be misunderstood…- Nina Simone On Tuesday morning at …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means Prologue– When I first heard news that Taleon Goffney was out of prison and releasing a tell-all memoir, I approached it as I do most journalistic assignments. I was a bit interested in discovering the truth behind the scandal, but I was not necessarily moved or vested. After all, in 2015, …
On last week, cyberspace and armature fashionistos were all abuzz over the presentations of the Fall 2014 menswear collections. The major player that most caught my eye was Olivier Rousteing. Rousteing is the 28 year old young black guy that’s at the helm of perhaps one of the most prestigious European fashion houses, Balmain. Balmain, …
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means This past Sunday, many of the sophisticated and sexy luminaires of Chicago gathered at a Chatham residence to attend the Tank Tops and Tattoos cookout, hosted by Nolan, Marcell and CJ. Many might ask, why would a summer picnic garner such praise? The answer is simple. Chicago’s scene has become so … Continue reading
BY- DeoVonte “Deo” Means ……No more lying friends. Wanting tragic ends. Though they do pretend. They won’t go when I go…Gone from painful cries. Away from saddened eyes. Along with Him I’ll bide. And they won’t go when I go… Last Thursday started off as every Thursday in the past has. Report to work…check e-mails, … Continue reading
By DeoVonte “Deo” Means I circled back around with Martell because he is indeed becoming one of the leading figures in a new class of our community identified as the Sophisticated and Sexy. “Stick ya for your cream and your riches! Zsa Zsa Gabor, Demi Moore, Prince Diane and ALL those rich bithches!”…. These … Continue reading
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means It must be Spring! Why, because Anthony Galloway, the Director of Education & Outreach of Equality Illinois has relaunched the annual Cocktail’s, Pumps & Cufflinks event. Held in indisputably the chicest locals of the city, the monthly event is the calling siren to each year’s social scene events. Held at Torquret, … Continue reading
By: DeoVonte “Deo” Means Months ago, the announcement was made that the breakout star from one of the most popular and prodigious LGBT web series, About Him, was departing the franchise to embark upon a solo career with promises of a “much anticipated” project. On March 15th, a blog post released the two-minute snippet of … Continue reading
By- DeoVonte “Deo” Means When the trans-visibility movement first began, I was more of a silent supporter. It didn’t really affect me too much. But as 2017 dawned and I began to witness the injustices, horrible brutality and even murders of our sisters and brothers; I came to terms with and realized it was time … Continue reading
By:DeoVonte “Deo” Means Maliciously exposing someone’s HIV status has long been viewed as a tasteless tactic normally utilized by the weak and defeated. Yet, we still witness from time-to-time a disagreement, “reading session” or shade-fest that includes or ends in a “health-read.” Most times we roll our eyes, view the person that issued the … Continue reading
