Sizzle Miami 2012- 3LWTV's First Look

I had a chance to visit Sizzle Miami this past weekend!  As always, Sizzle packs downtown Miami with the hottest men & women for a five day celebration like no other!  The staff of Sizzle are always so gracious to 3LWTV and this year was no exception.  I always enjoy meeting so many of my supporters at Sizzle.  Fellow media personalities, The Skorpion, Newnue, AconnectionTV co-hosted the Hyatt Live fashion show.  Check out this sneak peek into some of the weekend highlights.  To view CLICK HERE.

Queen Latifah Headlines Long Beach Pride This Saturday!

In what looks to be one of the most exciting Pride Events of the year, the one and only Queen Latifah headlines Long Beach Pride, this Saturday May 20!  The Oscar nominated actress, accomplished rapper and tv star will showcase her catalog of hits in this exclusive Long Beach performance.  While her sexuality has for decades been a subject of speculation, she has always chose to let her talent speak for itself.  This weekend will be no exception! All hail the Queen!

The annual parade and festival celebration always offers something for everyone.  In addition to the Queen, 80's pop sensations, "The Cover Girls" reunite with their original members at LBP!  Known for hits such as "Wishing On A Star" and "Show Me," these mavens of 80's synth pop are sure to send legions of loyal supporters into a retro frenzy (no big hair please)!

Long Beach continues to position itself as one of the best organized, fun filled events of the season.  This is worth heading to the west coast!  Let's make this the most successful year ever!

For complete information on the weekend's events, visit http://longbeachpride.com.

Cinco De Mayo Brings Out The Kids In ATL.

Saturday evening I was invited to attend my friends at Rockstars Production's Cinco De Mayo celebration at Atlanta's Club 595.  I ran into several friends including popular blogger Michelle Brown (http;//straightfromthea.com) as well as YouTube sensation "Funky Dineva."  You can see more pics on 3lwtv.com in the Photos section.   To view the video from the evening visit: 

http://www.3lwtv.com/3LWTV/Episodes/Entries/2012/5/6_ATL_Rockstars_Celebrates_Cinco_De_Mayo.html

My Return to Tokyo!!

I had a chance to visit one of my favorite cities, Tokyo, Japan again recently!  Though an intensely populated city, I continue to be impressed by how civilized the culture is there...we could learn so much.  I still am taken aback by how expensive it is to visit, as a typical meal cost me about $100...per meal!  Definitely world class customer service, modern architecture, and a delightful people...Japan is a must visit country!  Watch my 3LWTV episode from the trip here: http://www.3lwtv.com/3LWTV/Episodes/Entries/2012/4/30_3LWTV_Goes_to_Tokyo%2C_Japan!.html

Sizzle Miami 2012 Is Almost Here! Are You Ready?

The largest urban LGBT event of the year is only a month away!  Anyone who supports 3LWTV knows Memorial Day Weekend at Sizzle Miami is one of the year's biggest highlights!  I've spoken with Sizzle owner Dwight Powell on several occassions and I can't wait for him to reveal some of the special things in store for this year's event!  If you haven't already booked, what are you waiting for....????  See you there!

Climb Aboard The InfernoDR Waterworld Party Boat!

New from 3LWTV...Climb aboard the InfernoDR Waterworld Boat Cruise! The men and women of InfernoDR anticipate this high energy day trip!  Watch as the kids set sail on the Caribbean Sea for a day of dancing, snorkeling, swimming, drinking and more!  This popular attraction sells out every year...book early! 
To WATCH THE VIDEO CLICK HERE:http://www.3lwtv.com/3LWTV/Episodes/Entries/2012/4/16_InfernoDRs_Waterworld_Boat_Party!.html

Tyler Perry Talks About His Experience Being Racially Profiled in ATL

Tyler Perry talks about being racially profiled recently here in ATL.  It is simply outrageous that despite the incredible success this man has achieved, he is still black in AmeriKKKa,  where unfortunately we still must be mindful of the ignorance of others...especially law enforcement who are supposed to "protect and serve"...unless of course you are enemy #1, black and male.

While you may tire of the coverage of Trayvon Martin, keep in mind that his tragic case brings light to daily indignities many of us suffer without notice.  As President Obama so eloquently stated, "America has some soul searching to do"...we truly DO. I'd say America needs to pull its head out of its ass.  I'm not as eloquent as the President.  While the majority in this country are moving foreword, there is a dangerous sect who are losing their minds as the tides are changing.  Read Mr. Perry's account...be outraged...be heard...know that there is still MUCH work to do.

Read Mr. Perry's account below:

Hey guys, A few days before President Obama was supposed to speak at my studio, I was leaving the studio, headed to the airport.  Most times when I leave the studio I have an unmarked escort. Other times I constantly check in my rearview mirror to be sure that I'm not being followed. It’s a safety precaution that my security team taught me. As I got to an intersection, I made a left turn from the right lane and was pulled over by two police officers. I pulled the car over and put it in park. Then, I let the window down and sat in the car waiting for the officer. The officer came up to the driver’s door and said that I made an illegal turn. I said, "I signaled to get into the turning lane, then made the turn because I have to be sure I’m not being followed." He said, “why do you think someone would be following you?” Before I could answer him, I heard a hard banging coming from the passenger window. I had never been in this position before so I asked the officer who was at my window what was going on and why is someone banging on the window like that. He said, “let your window down, let your window down. Your windows are tinted.” As I let down the passenger window, there was another officer standing on the passenger side of the car. He said, “what is wrong with you?” The other officer said to him, “he thinks he’s being followed.” Then, the second officer said, “why do you think someone is following you? What is wrong with you?” Before I could answer the officer on the passenger side, the one on the driver's side had reached into the car and started pulling on the switch that turns the car on and off, saying, “put your foot on the brake, put your foot on the brake!” I was so confused as to what he was doing, or what he thought he was doing. It looked like he was trying to pull the switch out of the dashboard. I finally realized that he thought that switch was the key, so I told him that it wasn’t the key he was grabbing. I reached down into the cup holder to get the key, not realizing that the key had a black leather strap on it. As I grabbed it they both tensed up and I dropped it as I heard my mother’s voice from when I was a little boy. My mother would always say to me, “if you get stopped by the police, especially if they are white policemen, you say ‘yes sir’ and ‘no sir’, and if they want to take you in, you go with them. Don’t resist, you hear me?  Don’t make any quick moves, don’t run, you just go.”  My mother was born in 1945 into a segregated hotbed town in rural Louisiana. She had known of many colored men at the time who were lynched and never heard from again. Since I was her only son for ten years, growing up she was so worried about me. It wasn’t until after I heard her voice that I realized that both of these officers were white. The officer on the driver's side continued to badger me, “why do you think someone is following you?” I then said, “I think you guys need to just write the ticket and do whatever you need to do.”  It was so hostile. I was so confused. It was happening so fast that I could easily see how this situation could get out of hand very quickly. I didn’t feel safe at all. But one officer stopped his questioning and said, “we may not let you go. You think you’re being followed, what’s wrong with you?”  At this point, I told him that I wanted to get out of the car.  I wanted the passersby to see what was happening. As I stepped out of the car another officer pulled up in front of my car. This officer was a black guy. He took one look at me and had that “Oh No” look on his face.  He immediately took both officers to the back of my car and spoke to them in a hushed tone. After that, one of the officers stayed near his car while one came back, very apologetic. I said all of that to say this: do you see how quickly this could have turned for the worse? Now I know that there are many great officers, patrolmen and security guys out there. I am aware of that. But although we have made significant strides with racial profiling in this country, the world needs to know that we are still being racially profiled, and until this situation has improved greatly, I’m not sure how a murder in Florida can be protected by a “stand your ground law.” And in another case that I have been screaming at the top of my lungs about, also in Florida, is the case of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos, a young black man and a young Mexican man. Eight years ago, in Naples, FL, they were both put in the back of Deputy Steve Calkins' police car and never heard from again. They were never arrested, never brought to jail. They were put into the back of Deputy Calkins' car and never heard from again. And to this day Deputy Steve Calkins is a free man. I guess it's time to march in Naples now. RACIAL PROFILING SHOULD BE A HATE CRIME INVESTIGATED BY THE FBI!!! That way local government can’t make the decision on whether or not these people get punished.

ATL Aries Party Is A Huge Hit!

This weekend I attended the Aries Party at Club 595 North in Atlanta.  Packed with wall to wall cuties the night was a huge success.  Love it or hate it, you can't deny that ATL has some of the most beautiful men on the planet!  Special thanks to "Taco", Rod, and Romeo for this incredible evening.  To view pics click HERE:

ALL NEW PILLOW TALK W/ ADTV'S RYAN DRAKE & BISHOP_M! THE FUNNIEST YET!

In what is the funniest "Pillow Talk" episode yet, Ryan Drake and Bishop_M of ADTV join me for a discussion which runs the gamut...cheating, dating, the proper way to perform oral sex, religion and o so much more.  THIS VIDEO CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE OF A GRAPHIC SEXUAL NATURE.  NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. http://www.3lwtv.com/3LWTV/Pillow_Talk/Entries/2012/3/26_Ryan_Drake_%26_Bishop_M_In_the_most_hilarious_Pillow_Talk_to_date!.html

"The Upside of The Down Low"? 3LWTV Talks with Yolanda King Stephen

Yolanda King Stephen had it all...or so it seemed.  Married to a prominent pastor, she was the envy of many.  The appearance of a perfect world came tumbling down when her husband's affair with a young man in the church was exposed.  She details her turmoil in her book, "The Upside of The Down Low: A Pastor's Wife's Memoir."  I sat down with her for an intimate conversation on her life, the book and how her family got from a place of complete turmoil to a space of healing.  This book is a must read.  This interview is a must see!  Please watch, comment, rate, and  SHARE!

WATCH THE INTERVIEW CLICK HERE.

ORDER YOUR COPY OF THIS BOOK CLICK HERE.

Teen Witness Describes What He Witnessed In The FL Murder of Young TrayVon Martin

Prosecute The Killer of 17 Year Old Trayvon Martin

RACISM IS AS AMERICAN AS HOT DOGS, OBESITY OR APPLE PIE.

Like many, I am outraged by the apparent senselessness of this killing.

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New 3LWTV! Al-Sura In Black, the annual Black Attire Affair in Washington DC

I had a chance to attend the annual Black Party, sponsored by one of my favorite organizations, Al-Sura, took place at the L'Enfant Hotel in the nation's capital.  Hundreds of beautiful men and women donned their black and made the soiree one to remember.  My good friend Waddie Grant flew in from Chicago and helped me with the coverage.  It is always so rewarding to me to witness events of this caliber in our community.  It reminds me that despite the negativity and shade we've grown comfortable with, there are many of us who aspire to something much greater.  Thank you Al-Sura and all participants in this event....once again, you did it!

To watch the video, CLICK HERE.

Prune Juice Media Talks Changes in the 2012 Election Process

As you know 2012 is an important election year and regardless of who you are voting for you MUST ensure you are properly registered!  In addition, there are many changes taking effect in various states so you must make sure you have the correct credentials for voting as well.  Prune Juice Media breaks it down in this important video, along with links to verify your voting status in your state.  Take time to check out their page and make sure you are not denied an opportunity to vote in this upcoming election!

Sizzle Miami Owner Dwight Powell Gives Exclusive Sneak Peek at Sizzle 2012

During my latest visit to Miami I spent time with Dwight Powell, owner and Founder of Sizzle Miami, the largest urban LGBT event ANYWHERE.  While I have known Mr. Powell for several years, today was the first time I ever got a chance to see some of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make Sizzle a powerhouse celebration.

Sizzle patrons expect five days of non-stop amazement, but rarely, if ever, do they consider what it takes to emplace an event of this magnitude.  I have a whole new respect for the Sizzle brand and the work it takes to complete this supreme production.  After a tour of their impressive headquarters, Mr. Powell sat down and gave me an exclusive sneak peek into some of the top secret plans for this year's event.   Unfortunately for you, those plans have to remain top secret...for now!  Know this though.... Sizzle 2012 promises to be the most exciting Sizzle yet!   If you have not booked your space you would want to do that at once.   Sizzle sells out every year!  See you there!

For booking and information on Sizzle Miami visit: http://sizzleevents.com.