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The media, even gay media, hardly discusses issues relevant to the lives of African American gay men including the HIV/AIDS epidemic with black queer communities and mental health. In this post, I’ll talk about the top 17 black gay blogs and vlogs(numbered in random order).
17 best gay blogs & vlogs for the black LGBT community
1. Funky Dineva
If you want laugh-out-loud comedy to check out this black gay vlog. Whether you’re black and gay or straight this is a vlog that you will enjoy watching. You can easily recognize him from his different color wigs.
Funky Dineva is well known for his great reviews on celebrity gossip, reality tv, and other entertainment news. What I like about this vlogger is that he knows how to entertain but is very intellectual. He has spoken on important social issues like racism and Latino support for Donald Trump. To date, there are more than 300,000 subscribers on the Youtube channel. The content on Funky Dineva is updated regularly with one of the most recent episodes covering the hit tv show, Love & Marriage Huntsville.
2. Gotdamn Zo
Gotdamn Zo is a gay advocate and social media personality. He has a food vlog that has been around since 2013 and continues to pave the way for other Youtube Vloggers. I enjoy watching his videos since he makes interesting dishes from scratch and entertains his audience as he cooks. You can also find twerk videos, lunch eating clips, and all other types of video content which is uploaded frequently. Gotdamn Zo has a special on Mondays named Messy Mondays which discusses trending news and celebrity gossip.
3. Heflawless
Heflawless is a vlog series by Kenneth Senegal about beauty and entertainment. To date, there are more than 400,000 subscribers on the Youtube channel. The most viewed Youtube episode was his commentary about zodiac signs I absolutely love his witty remarks and upbeat personality. He has good content but I wish could he post content more regularly. There are also makeup tutorials on the Youtube channel so if you’re trying to get laced follow Heflawless.
4. Tae Da Tae
Tae Dae is a vlog series that’s funny but not over the top. You can find good content on the black gay lifestyle. Tae has a cool demeanor about him where he can deliver a punchline but can still make you laugh. Not only is Tae funny but he can also sing so you’ll definitely be entertained by his Youtube channel. His most recent Youtube episode was last week.
5. The World According to Eric
The World According to Eric started a few years by my fraternity brother, Eric Devontae, and has made steady growth. He is most notable for his episodes on Wednesdays named “WayyBackWednesday” where he discusses throwback songs from black singers of the 1980s to the 2000s. I’ve seen Eric’s growth since the time he started his Youtube channel and he’s made tremendous progress. What I like about him is that he’s always full of energy and knows to keep the attention of his audience.
Today, you can now find more types of content on The World According to Eric including music and dance videos featuring Eric and interviews of Alist celebrities. including Dwayne Wade and Gabriel Union.
6. Ronald Matters
Ronald Matters is one of the most popular blogs around the world. To date, he has received more than 10 million views to date. The blog discusses news and entertainment such as the Onlyfasn website and Canada’s Drag Race.
The website has a clean layout with a few categories on its menu including morning meat, gay issues/rights, that’s gay, and new music. Ronald Matters has been in operation for about 10 years now and still manages to provide relevant content to the black gay community. If you want to get the latest tea go to ronaldmatters.com
7. Ronald Matters
JoJo Crews is an entertainment blog for the black gay masses. This black gay blog has been around since 2013 and so you’ll find a lot of content on the site. The owner is Joseph Crews who is based in Washington D.C. What I like about the blog is that black gay content is consistently posted so you’ll always have the tea on what’s going in black gay entertainment including who’s kissing who and who’s hooking up with who.
8. Ronald Matters
The Glisted is one of the most popular black LGBTQ blogs. Media mogul Waddie G is the creator of the blog. What I like about the Glisted is that Waddie discusses serious issues and politics within the gay black community including the state of HIV/AIDS in the black gay community and mental health. Content on the website is updated regularly.
The website contains many categories including black prides festivals, pop culture, the black LGBT list, the g-listed interview, and the LGBTQ list. Waddie does great research on his topics and balances his writing with both facts and opinions. And he’s not scared to go against the status quo even if that means losing followers. This goes to show that he keeps it real.
In one of his most recent articles “Is Rupaul’s Celebration of Anti-Black Racist Imagery the Root of Him Shutting Down His Social Media Accounts” he provides images to show that Rupaul has mocked the black community. Some may say he’s shady but he definitely tells the truth.
9. Xemsays
Xemsays.com is not your typical blog. Black gay influencer Xem VanAdams covers lifestyle topics including dating, relationships, and entertainment. He also covers social issues like discrimination against transgender women and division within African American LGBT communities. What I like about his blog is that he gives insightful advice on dating and relationships. Xem is a trained counselor so you can trust what he’s saying. If you’re a black queer person check out his content.
10. The Reckoning
The Reckoning is a blog for Atlanta’s LGBTQ community. There are 3 persons responsible for the creating of the content on the website. You’ll find serious content on World AIDS Day, Elections, and other relevant topics for the community. The content is written for a mature black queer audience (30 and up) which is missing in mainstream media.
11. Pop Glitz
Pop glitz is another gay blog centered around celebrity news and gossip. I love the logo as it perfectly represents the theme of the website which is catchy and colorful. This black gay blog is owned by JaVonni Brustow who’s another popular media figure. One of the categories on the site is Eye Candy so if you’re looking for pictures of hot black gay men and black gay Instagram influencers on the internet you’ll find them there. The site covers other entertaining topics like fashion, film,& television.
12. Hey Mikey
Hey Mikey Atl is another popular gay black blog that covers black gay entertainment. This site has a clean layout which makes it was to navigate. The blogger Michael Fanning is based in Atlanta which is a black gay mecca so you know you’re getting all the tea!
Mikey covers celebrity news and celebrity gossips such as Safaree’s nude pics and the “Pose” series. He also discusses current events such as the cancellation of the DC Black Pride condom shortage by Karex, the largest condom maker which is based in Malaysia, due to the coronavirus epidemic.
Mike also covers important news and politics affecting black SGL communities. For instance, he has discussed the high HIV rates within Atlanta and has emphasized the importance of safe sex, and written about HIV prevention methods to lower HIV diagnoses.
13. Aazah
This is another popular blog that discusses gay black pop culture as well as relevant issues affecting the black gay community such as sexual health, parenting, and relationships.
The website contains a forum that makes you feel more attached to the black gay community. What I like most about this gay blog is that there are plenty of articles that discuss common life’s problems and solutions like “The Best Way to Break Up with Someone” and “Signs Its Time to End a Friendship”. Sidenote: this website does contain some frisky images under the men “Post”. Enjoy!
14. Inside Jamari Fox
Jamari Fox is the man behind this black gay blog. He writes about all types of topics including politics, sexuality, news, and entertainment. What I like about his content is that the tone is conversational. For this reason, you’ll often see readers post comments on many of his blog posts.
What I like is that the content on the website is kept up to date. In the most recent blog post on July 24th, “Andrew Gillum has a question he needs to be answered before his birthday’ Jamari talks about the politician getting back into the spotlight. Jamari is all over social media and even has his own podcast.
15. Cypher Avenue
This is a queer blog that is truly one of its kind. I can’t think of any website for black gay men that talks about gay black pop culture, science, and VIDEO GAMES!!! On the website, you’ll see certain posts categorized as “featured questions’ where the writer asks a question based on a current trend.
The most recent post was “Do You Share Your Black Gay Relationship On Social Media’ in which the writer discusses relationships of popular African American gay black couples. What I like about this blog is full of articles about current topics and written intelligently. I remember reading one article about surrogacy and I actually had to read the dictionary to figure out the scientific terms he was using. If you’re a black gay nerd you should definitely check out this website.
16. Blackgayblog
This is another of my favorite black gay sites. It’s like the Wall St Journal of the gay blog world. The owner of this blog, Paul Boakye, is of an older generation and he caters towards a mature black gay and black bisexual male audience. Of all the websites on this list, blackgayblog.com has the most informative content. Most of the content is about serious issues affecting the black gay community including gay rights, civil rights, social changes, etc.
There are articles about dealing with black mental health, racism on gay dating apps, dealing with erectile dysfunction, and misogynoir among black gay men. He has written informative content about HIV prevention/HIV testing with the black LGBT community, gay marriage, and challenging homophobia within the black church. One of my favorite articles is “Top, Bottom, Ver? LIberation or Limitation” where the writer discusses sexual roles in relationships and that a relationship should not only be based on sexual positions. If you’re an older black gay male or just interested in serious topics relevant to black gay men you definitely need to check out blackgayblog.com
17. The Flyy life
The Flyy life was created in 2013. There are more than 40,000 followers so you already know that this site is popular within the black gay community. The blog doesn’t have categories so it may be difficult to navigate but there’s a search bar. Content on this gay blog includes black gay influencers, gay icons, and black gay nightlife.
How to create your own gay blog & vlog
Are you from the LGBTQ community and would like to create your own content. Here are some of the main tips:
- Have a good mindset. This is the first my blogging coach told me. I wasn’t confident as a blogger which showed in my work. Furthermore, I didn’t invest money, time, and energy in my blog as I should’ve and treated it more like a hobby than a business. I changed my mindset and now treat my blog more as a 9-5 business. This change has allowed me to grow traffic on my blog.
- Find your niche. A niche is a special area of expertise or interest. There are tons of blogs that discuss certain niches like travel, entertainment news, and pop culture. In order to find your niche find out what type of people you want to attract to your blog whether it be twinks, bears, fashionistas, or intellectuals.
- Create a domain name. A domain name is the name of a website. It should be simple and catchy. It should also give someone an idea about what your business is about. I chose the domain themenwhobrunch.com because gay men love to brunch. In general, a domain name should be easy to recognize. You can purchase a domain name by going to a web designer or web hosts like Bluehost or Hostgator.
- Find a good web designer and/or host for your website. Trust me, this is one of the most important steps in creating a great blog. I recommend you using WordPress which is one of the most popular sites for bloggers.
- Write quality content. Blog posts ideally should be at least 1,000 words. The tone should be conversational and informative to engage your readers. By writing quality content you will attract readers and build traffic to your website.
- Be consistent. Like with any other business venture it takes time to be successful. There are overnight success stories but this doesn’t happen often. Success stories overnight but that’s not often the case. If a blogger tells you that it’s easy and quick to grow a blog you need to run away from them fast!! Some of the most successful bloggers have reached their peak of success after 5 years. Blogging is a marathon, not a sprint.
- Find a good mentor and coach. You can receive a lot of free information online about blogging but like the saying goes you get what you pay for. I thought I was able to create my blog all on my own and struggled for 2 years doing that. My piece of advice: hire an experienced coach to help you guide you in your blogging journey and to avoid mistakes that can cost you a lot of me. Remember, blogging is a community so never feel like you’re alone.
WRAP UP
There are tons of blogs and vlogs for the black LGBT community. The ones I listed in this blog are some of the most popular ones which discuss all types of topics from celebrity entertainment news, sexual health, fashion, etc.
Another great gay blog that I had to mention is Men Who Brunch. I have lots of new ideas and content on the way that will be more tailored to the gay black community. I discuss places to go such as brunch spots, gay massage spots, and gay bathhouses. My goal as a blogger is to uplift, connect, and encourage the visibility of the gay black community.
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