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In This Issue
7 Editor’s Note
15 Always Bring Fire to
Music Spotlight
the Ice Castle
9 The Queen: Beyoncé
by Rafael Solece
23 Celebrating our great artists including Lasto, KIN4LIFE, Kaoz, Bry’Nt, Damien Crawford, Splash-T, Marck Angel, Dae, Loco Ninja Azealia Banks, JBDubs, Anthony Antonie, Medino Green and so many more…
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27 Ask Aunt Pearl 35 Websites, Blogs and You-tube Channels 37 National Club Listings
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Editor’s Note Happy New Year! 2014 is here and now is the time to leave behind all of the bad that 2013 introduced into your life. With the new year brings new challenges and new rewards. So strap yourself in. It should be one hell of a ride. MLK weekend is fast approaching and this would be a great time to reflect on his life and legacy, and weave a little bit of it into your life. What is your dream? What are you doing to make it a reality? What are the steps necessary to propel you into your destiny? In this issue, we have spotlighted some of the great music artists within our community. Many are established artists with a vast catalog of music available for your enjoyment. Some are new artists trying to find their place in the industry. It was a wonderful thing to be able to spotlight so many artists from our community, openly representing themselves. There were a large number of artist I could not spotlight because of the space available, but I will do my best to shine the light on them in future issues of Mocca Magazine. I’m very proud to be able to provide a platform to spotlight all of the wonderful and creative members of our community. And I take it on as my obligation to uplift each and every one of them so that they can get to their promised land, wherever that might be for each of them. Please feel free to send me any comments or suggestions to comments@moccamag.com Rodney L. Berry
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Beyoncé It almost seemed like magic when Beyoncé shocked the world by dropped her new album just before midnight on December 05, 2013. The album “Beyoncé” was released with 13 new songs and 17 new videos. Sources state that iTunes received the album one day before the release of the album to avoid any leaks. Everyone associated with the album’s release had to sign an iron-clad non-disclosure agreement. Radar Online reported on the timeline for producing this album and its 17 videos, all done during her “Mrs. Carter World Tour”. They list the video shoots took place in eight different cities and on 4 different continents. They also report that one of the first shoots was for “Pretty Hurts”. It took place at Bishoup Loughlin Memorial High School in Brooklyn, NY. A few days later she and Jay-Z were in Miami filming the “Drunk In Love” video on August 15. After two concert dates in England, she was back in Brooklyn filming the “XO” video at Coney Island. That shoot drew a lot of attention when a couple got trapped on the ferris wheel. Two days later, Beyonce performed in Philadelphia and then went to South America for two weeks of concert dates. On Sept 17, she filmed the video for “Blue” in Trancoso, Brazil. She then performed in Brasilia that same night. After finishing concert dates in South America, she performed in Mexico until September 26. She then flew to Houston 9
Mocca Magazine Music Spotlight Beyoncé to film the video for “Blow”. By October 2, she was in Oakland, NJ filming scenes for “Heaven” Then on October 10, she was filming scenes for a video at the Greenham Common bomb shelter in London. On October 13 she and Jay-Z filmed scenes for “Partition” at the Crazy Horse Strip Club in Paris, France. On October 16, she was in Auckland, New Zealand kicking off the austrailian leg of her tour. On Oct. 20, her crew filmed scenes for “No Angel” near the Cuney Homes projects on Houston’s South Side. Three days later, she filmed her scenes for the video in Brunswick, Australia. She finished the Australian tour on Nov 9th. By Nov 11th, she was filming “Haunted” in Los Angeles. On November 13th, she was filming “Superpower”. On Nov. 19, she was back in New York filming “Jealous”. RadarOnline listed this timetable for 11 of the 17 videos on the visual album; so somewhere in this timetable she managed to film videos for “Bow Down”, “Flawless”, “Ghost”, “Mine”, “Rocket”, and “Yoncé”. This feat has made her an even busier woman than has been accounted for thus far. But it all paid off. Her exclusive release with iTunes netted her the number one spot in 104 counties and 2 sales records. The album went platinum within a week of release. And it was only available thru iTunes at that time.
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Mocca Magazine Music Spotlight
DAMIEN CRAWFORD Damien Crawford states he was created to entertain. His musical genre is a mix of R&B, Hip Hop, & Pop, in which he likes to refer to as "Urban Pop." He was born in Piscataway, New Jersey. Damien's lyrical styling and strong presence will entice you to fall in love with the talented artist. Music lovers from around the world will one day crown him "The Prince of Urban Pop". He has been a musician since he was 7 years old. He has played has saxophone, trumpet, french horn and piano. He also has always had a love for singing. While attending high school, he joined the Super Chief Marching Band. He attended college at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a MBA. He never pursued singing until after college. A friend invited him to her studio and he began recording covers of songs from popular artists. Soon after that, he began writing his own music. He completed his self-written debut EP “The Crawford Chronicles in 2011. Music from the release hit radio stations worldwide causing him to gain international recognition. In 2011, Damien released the music video for his first single “Show Me The Light”. In 2012, he released the album “The Reign”. Great success was seen from the single “Rockstar Life” and “Down 4 U”.
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DAMIEN CRAWFORD 2013 marked the release of this latest album “Champion. With singles like Champion and “I Can Do Better” a duet with Metrell Hurst The album was an instant hit. Beyonce and Diddy are some of his influences influence of his. Beyonce for her work ethic and her talent. Diddy for being an incredible mogal who produces successful products. Other artists that he has an admiration for are Prince, Rihanna, Usher, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, Dawn Richard,
Danity Kane and Michael Jackson
Twitter: @Dcrawford720 https://www.facebook.com/ Dcrawfordmusic www.reverbnation.com/ dcrawford720 damiencrawford.bandcamp.com/
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MARCK ANGEL
In 2008 Marck Angel annouced his arrival via Myspace with his first single “Game”. Written and produced by himself and with co-production credited to his long-time friend and production collaborator, Jose “Joey2Tone” Batista. He later released a video for the single. The video received tens of thousands of views. After the release of his second single “Love Lesson 101”, Marck embarked on touring and promotion by performing across the country. In 2010 he released “Go Baby Go (Remix)”, which featured rappers Bry’Nt and Kaoz. The single went on to earn Marck a 2010 OUTMusic Award nomination for Outstanding R&B Song. He later released the single and video, “Deep” theme song to the highly successful motion picture, “Finding Me: Truth”. The track garnered Marck his second OUTMusic Award nomination for Best Song on a Soundtrack. He also released the DJ Swanny River produced track, "Earth Angel", featuring Billy Hood - which spawned another OUTMusic Award nomination for Best R&B/ Soul Song and won the Out HipHop Music Award for R&B Song of the Year. 13
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MARCK ANGEL In 2012, Marck took his first dive into the world of acting, being featured as the character "Dominic" in the web-series "Finding Me: The Series". He will also star as the character, "Brad" in the highly anticipated upcoming series, "CockTALES". In 2013, Marck leaked the single "Nothing" from his album, "AngelDust" (also to be featured as the theme song to the "CockTALES" series). Marck also released the single and video for “Positions� - the official lead single from, "AngelDust". He has has been called to continue his roll as "Dominic" on the second season of "Finding Me: The Series". www.facebook.com/marckangelfans www.twitter.com/marckangel http://marckangel.tumblr.com/ www.youtube.com/marckangel www.cdbaby.com/artist/MarckAngel https://soundcloud.com/marckangel www.reverbnation.com/marckangel
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The Back of the Closet
You Should Always Bring Fire to the Ice Castle by Rafael Solece 2013 was a trying year for a lot of people including me. It seemed everyone I met was fighting some type of emotional, mental, or spiritual battle; a lot of peoples lives were in perpetual change and disarray. Even for me a lot of the things that I expected to accomplish or the success that I expected to achieve last year was over shadowed by the constant struggles I faced. My money was never right, my career was stagnant, and my emotional stability was always threatened. I lost friends, I hurt people, and I failed myself in a lot of ways; and although I would like to think of 2013 as just not being my year, the truth of the matter is that I did not enter 2013 prepared for a fight. I walked into 2k13 thinking that I was going to be faced with the same challenges and that because I already knew what those challenges would be, I kept the same mentality. Unfortunately for me my old way of thinking did not help me in that New Year.
Clearly this was a problem that a lot of people faced in 2013. Most of us entered the New Year with the presumption that because we had challenges the year before and because we had not conquered those challenges that they would just spill over into the New Year. We assumed that if they spilled over into the New Year, we would have an opportunity to face those old challenges with new ideas and a renewed spirit. What we did not expect was that not only would we face our old demons, but new ones would show up to the battle. Sure, we would deal with joblessness, but we would also have to fight homelessness and depression. Sure you would deal with relationship problems or the lack thereof, but you would also lose friends and family. Who said life was fair? It’s a common mistake that we have all made; thinking that life is going to be a crystal star. Thinking that we can deal with new problems in the same ole way; HELL, you can't even deal with old problems in the same manor. 15
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You Should Always Bring Fire to the Ice Castle by Rafael Solece What we sometimes don't see is that our lives, our destinies; don't follow any particular set of rules. Life is forever changing the game; and the challenges that life brings our way aren't simple or textbook. Life has a tendency to think outside of the box. But it is imperative that we understand when life starts to get creative with us, we have to get creative with Life. It is ridiculously INSANE to think that we can do the same things and get better results. No, we have to go crazy, get inspired, and make insane decisions to deal with the insanity of Life. People say all the time that you should never bring a knife to a gun battle, but I say you should always bring fire to an ice castle. How in the hell do you expect to get into that bitch if you don't burn it to the ground.
In 2014, I challenge everyone who reads this article to think of this year as an opportunity to go crazy. Stop being scared to challenge yourself. Do things that you would never do. Take those risks that you normally would never take. We have tricked ourselves into thinking that there are rules in life that we have to follow. That is a lie. There are no rules; there is no specific way you are supposed to conduct yourself. Life is constantly changing. Our minds are the only things that try so hard to stay the same. But, evolution is a good thing. You should evolve in 2014. Be a better you. They say wars are won on the battlefield; life is the place that we fight most of those battles.
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National Resources for HIV and AIDS awareness. Herwe is a listing of HIV and AIDS resource information National HIV Hotlines
HIV/AIDS Info 1-800-448-0440 National AIDS Hotline (24 hours a day, daily): (800) 232-4636 AIDS Action Hotline 1-800-235-2331
State HIV/AIDS Hotlines Below is a State by State breakdown of Information resources dealing with HIV and AIDS
Alabama AIDS Hotline
ish and Filipino
In Alabama: (800) 228-0469
TDD for the deaf: 1-888-225-AIDS.
Alaska AIDS Hotline
Colorado STD/HIV Hotline
In Alaska: (800) 478-2437
Denver only: (303) 692-2777
If Calling Out of State: (907) 269-8000
In Colorado (toll free): (877) 478-3448
Arizona AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: 303) 692-2783
In Arizona: (800) 232-4636
Connecticut Health Department
If Calling Out of State: (602) 364-3610
National (860) 692-2783
Arkansas AIDS Hotline
Delaware AIDS Hotline
In Arkansas: (800) 232-4636
In Delaware: (800) 422-0429
Arkansas AIDS Foundation: (501) 376 -6299 California HIV/AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 367-AIDS In San Francisco (415) 863-2437 Information available in English, Span-
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines District of Columbia AIDS Information Line (202) 332-2437 HIV/AIDS Administration Dept. National (202) 671-4900 In metro DC. & VA: (800) 322-7432 Georgia AIDS Information Line In Georgia: (800) 551-2728 AID Atlanta In Atlanta: (404) 870-7700 If Calling Out of State: (404) 876-9944 Hawaii STD/AIDS Hotlines In Hawaii: (800) 321-1555
In Louisiana: (504) 821-6050 In Louisiana TDD: (877) 566-9448 Hours of service: Monday - Friday 10 am - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Maine AIDS Hotline In Maine: (800) 851-2437 If Calling Out of State: (800) 775-1267 Maryland AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 358-9001 In Maryland, (Bilingual) 800-638-6252 In Metro DC. & VA: (800) 322-7432 Hispanic AIDS Hotline: (301) 9490945
If Calling Out of State: (808) 922-1313 Baltimore only TTY area: (410) 3332437 Illinois AIDS Hotline Massachusetts AIDS Hotline In Illinois: (800) 243-2437 In Massachusetts: (800) 235-2331 In Illinois TTY/TDD: (800) 782-0423 If Calling Out of State: (617) 536-7733 Indiana HIV Medical Services Office TTY/TDD: (617) 437-1672 In Indiana: (866) 588-4948 TTY: (617) 450-1427 Call National AIDS Hotline (24 hours a Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to day, daily): (800) 232-4636 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2 Iowa AIDS Hotline p.m. In Iowa: (800) 445-2437 Spanish spoken. Se habla Espa単ol. If Calling Out of State: (319) 338-2135 Michigan AIDS Hotline Kansas Health Department In Michigan: (800) 872-2437 In Kansas (785) 296-6174 TTY/TDD: (800) 332-0849 National (877) 526-2437 x2 Spanish: (800) 826-SIDA Kentucky Health Department Health Care Workers: (800) 522 In Kentucky: (502) 564-6539 x2 Louisiana AIDS Hotline In Louisiana: (800) 992-4379
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines Minnesota AIDS Line
In New Mexico: (800) 545-2437
In Minnesota: (800) 248-2437
If Calling Out of State: (505) 476-3612
If Calling Out of State: (612) 373-2437
Mississippi AIDS Hotline
New York State HIV Counseling Hotline
In Mississippi: (800) 826-2961
(800) 872-2777 (M-F 2-8, S & S 10-6)
National (AIDS Administration): (601) 576-7723
Deaf and Hearing Impaired: (800) 3692437 TDD
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Spanish Hotline: (800) 233-SIDA New York State Information Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (866) 628-9891
(800) 541-2437 (info tapes 24 hrs; counselors Mon.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. & Sun. 10-6)
Montana AIDS Program In Montana: (800) 233-6668 Eastern Montana AIDS Hotline: (800) 675-2437 Western Montana AIDS Hotline: (800) 663-9002 If Calling Out of State:(406) 444-3565 Nebraska AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 782-2437 Nevada AIDS Information Line In Nevada: (800) 842-2437 If Calling Out of State: (775) 684-5900 New Hampshire AIDS Hotline
In New Hampshire: (800) 752-2437 If Calling Out of State: (603) 271-4502
NYC Department of Health AIDS Helpline 1-800-TALK-HIV (counseling, recorded information, and testing information) AIDS Institute Experimental Treatment Info Line (800) 633-7444 GMHC AIDS Hotline (212) 807-6655 (M-F 10-9, Sat 12-3) GMHC TDD: (212) 645-7470 Body Positive Helpline 800-566-6599 (2-6pm Mon-Fri) Long Island AIDS Hotline (516) 385-AIDS (M-F 9-9, tape after hours) AIDS Council of Northeastern NY AIDS Information Hotline (518) 445-2437 (800) 201-AIDS
New Jersey AIDS Hotline In New Jersey: (800) 624-2377 (24 hrs, 7 days) If Calling Out of State: (609) 984-5874 TTY/TDD: (201) 926-8008 New Mexico AIDS Hotline
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines North Carolina AIDS Hotline
In South Carolina: (800) 322-2437
In North Carolina: (800) 232-4636
If Calling Out of State: (803) 898-0749
National, Health Info: (919) 733-3039
South Dakota AIDS Hotline
North Dakota AIDS Hotline
In South Dakota: (800) 592-1861
In North Dakota: (800) 782-2437
Health Department: (605) 773-3737
If Calling Out of State: (701) 328-2378
Tennessee AIDS Hotline
Ohio AIDS Hotline
In Tennessee: (800) 525-AIDS
In Ohio: (800) 332-2437
If Calling Out of State: (615) 741-7500
In Ohio TTY/TDD: (800) 332-3889
Texas AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (614) 466-0265
In Texas: (800) 299-2437
Oklahoma AIDS Hotline
Health Department: (615) 490-2505
In Oklahoma: (800) 535-2437
Utah AIDS Information Line
Oregon AIDS Hotline
In Utah: (800) 366-2437
Area codes 503, 206 and 208: (800) 777-2437
If Calling Out of State: (801) 487-2100
Voice & TTY: (503) 223-2437
In Vermont: (800) 882-2437
Oregon Health Department
Virgin Islands AIDS Hotline
(503) 223-2437
(809) 773-2437
Pennsylvania AIDS Hotline
Virginia STD/AIDS Hotline
In Pennsylvania: (800) 662-6080
In Virginia: (800) 533-4148
Health Department: (717) 783-0572
In Virginia Hispanic line: (800) 3227432
Puerto Rico Linea de Infor SIDA y Enfermedades de Transmision Sexual In Puerto Rico: (800) 981-5721 If Calling Out of State: (809) 765-1010 Rhode Island AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (800) 726-3010 Health Department (401) 831-5522 South Carolina AIDS Hotline
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Vermont AIDS Hotline
Virginia Health Department (804) 3717455
Washington HIV Client Services In Washington: (877) 376-9316 Washington HIV Client Services
If Calling Out of State: (360) 236-3426 West Virginia AIDS Hotline In West Virginia: (800) 642-8244 If Calling Out of State: (304) 558-2950 Wisconsin AIDS Hotline In Wisconsin: (800) 334-2437 If Calling Out of State: (414) 273-2437 Wyoming AIDS Hotline In Wyoming: (800) 675-2698 If Calling Out of State: (307) 237-7833
HIV/AIDS Websites www.treathivnow.org www.greaterthan.org http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ www.poz.com www.hivplusmag.com www.hivcare.org
www.aidshealth.org
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Ask Aunt Pearl Dear Aunt Pearl:
I’ve been dating this guy for about 1 and a half years. His job has him traveling for long periods of time to different cities. He has been gone for the last 5 months. His job has changed and he is now about to stay permanently in our city. He is so excited that we can finally see each other on a daily basis. I have messed around with other guys but always considered him to be my number one. While we will continue to live separately, I’m not sure I’m ready for him to be in the same city with me for an extended time frame. The guy I’ve been messing around with for the last few months is amazing. The sex is great. He is so cool to hang with. And he’s not looking for anything serious. How do I handle this. I don’t think the new guy will continue to be with me with him being around so much. But I ‘m not ready to give him up yet. What should I do? Dear Mr. Have It All; Sounds like you have a case of is the bird in the hand worth more than the one rockin the bushes. From your letter, it sounds like guy #1 is ready to see where your relationship with him can go and guy #2 is just looking for a good time. You might be able to juggle them both for a little while until you can figure out what is more important to you. I think guy #1 would be willing to keep thing slow while you get adjusted to being together on a more regular basis. I’m also sure that if guy #2 is only looking for a good time, he’s not too worried about what other irons you have on your fire, as long as his remains hot. Just set a boundary with guy #1 so that you maintain some of your free time. Then you’ll have time to spend with guy #2. If you juggle this right, You can keep them both for a little while. Just don’t get greedy. This won’t last forever. Sooner or later you’ll have to make a decision. Or one will be made for you. And you might not like that one.
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Ask Aunt Pearl Dear Aunt Pearl: I just found out that my boyfriend of one year is cheating on me. He has been messing around with this guy in his fraternity. This guy is married and his wife recently had a baby. I see the situation as a distraction for the married man but I don’t know how to handle this. My man has always been attentive to me and only recently did I begin to see the change in him. I’m not one to try and make someone promise to leave the other guy alone, because I know if someone wants to cheat, they will make it happen. I have fallen in love with this guy and I believe he has fallen in love with me. I just think we might have a different definition of what being in love means and how that effects your actions. I believe that he feels its ok to cheat as long as home is being taken care of. I feel that because of what you have at home, you should not cheat. How would you handle this situation? This is the first time I’ve dealt with this with him. I really don’t want to be in a relationship where I’m always wondering if my man is out cheating. Dear My man has another Man: From your letter, it sounds like you think your man is just cheating for the hell of it. The first thing you need to do is find out if that is really the case. You also need to get on the same page as your man about the components of your relationship, because if you don’t you will always be in the dark about his actions. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders, but your love for this man is clouding your vision. I suggest you get a clear vision of what you have and it will be easier to make a decision about what to do next. It will be easier to decide what you can put up with when you know the whole story. If you have a question or situation that you would like Aunt Pearl to share some of her knowledge with you, send your letter to askauntpearl@moccamag.com or you can submit the letter from the comments page at www.moccamag.com.
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Black LBGT Pride and Circuit Events 2014 Calendar Tempted to Touch
Washington, DC
Las Vegas, NV
May 23-26, 2014
March 13-18, 2014
www.dcblackpride.org
www.tempted2touch4u.com Sizzle – Miami Big Boy Pride
Miami, FL
Orlando, FL
May 22-27, 2014
April 3-7, 2014
www.sizzlemiami.com
www.bigboypride.com Orlando Black Pride 2013 Philadelphia Black Pride
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
June 3-9, 2014
April 20-27 , 2014
www.orlandoblackpride.com
www.phillyblackpride.org
Inferno Puerto Rico Blatino Oasis
San Juan, PR
Palm Strings, CA
TBA
May 2-4, 2014
www.infernopr-men.com
www.blatinooasis.com
Houston Splash Houston, TX May 8-11, 2014 www.houstonsplash.com
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Say it Loud!: Black and Latino Pride Albany, NY June 4-7, 2014 www.blackandlatinogaypride.com
Black LBGT Pride and Circuit Events 2014 Calendar Portland Black Pride
Harlem, NY
Portland, OR
June 22-29, 2014
TBA
www.Harlempride.org
DC Latino Pride
Windy City Black LGBT-SGL Pride
Washington, DC TBA www.latinoglbthistory.org
Chicago, Il July—3-6, 2014 www.windycityblackpride.org
Memphis Black Pride Memphis, TN TBA www.brothersunited.com
South Carolina Black Pride Columbia, SC TBA www.southcarolinapride.org
Columbus Urban Pride 2013 Columbus, OH TBA Facebook.com/ ColumbusUrbanpride
Pride and Promote Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA July 3-6, 2014 www.myblackpridela.com
Charlotte Black Gay Pride Charlotte, NC July 17-21, 2014 www.charlotteblackgaypride.com
Portland Latino Pride Portland, OR TBA
www.latinogaypridepdx.com
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Black LBGT Pride and Circuit Events 2014 Calendar Newark Pride
Rochester, NY
Newark, NJ
TBA
TBA
http://mochacenter.org
http://newarkgaypride.com Emerald City Black Pride Detroit’s Hotter Than July
Seattle, WA
Detroit, MI
http://www.multi-culturalhealth.org
July 22-27,2014
TBA
www.hotterthanjuly.org Oakland Black Pride
Triangle Black Pride
Oakland, CA
Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC
TBA http://oaklandblackout.com
July 25-27, 2014 http://triangleblackpride.org
Kentucky Black Pride Louisville, KY
Little Rock Black Pride Little Rock, AR
TBA http://onyxlouisville.com
TBA
www.littlerockblackpride.com
Indianapolis Black Pride Indianapolis, IN
Mocha Weekend Black Pride Buffalo, NY TBA http://mochacenter.org
Mocha Weekend Black Pride 33
TBA www.blackequityindy.org
Black LBGT Pride and Circuit Events 2014 Schedule Jacksonville Black Pride
Dallas, TX
Jacksonville, FL
October 3-6, 2014
TBA
www.dfwpridemovement.org
http://jaxflblackpride.com/ Baltimore Black Pride UK Black Pride
Baltimore, MD
London, England
October 8-12, 2014
TBA
www.blackpridebaltimore.org
www.ukblackpride.org.uk Nashville Black Pride Fire Island Blackout
Nashville, TN
Fire Island, NY
TBA
August 8-10, 2014
www.nashvilleblackpride.org
www.fireislandblackout.com Gainesville Black Pride In the Life Atlanta
Gainesville, Florida
Atlanta, GA
TBA
August 27-September 1, 2014
www.gainesvilleblackpride.com
www.inthelifeatl.com
Jackson Black Pride DR Takeover 2014
Jackson, MS
Punta Cana, DR
TBA
August 28-September 1, 2014
http://jacksonblackpride.org
www.drtakeover14.com
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Radio Channels BeScene Radio Da Doo-Dirty Show Lodoun Radio The Paisley Show
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Online Magazines/Blogs Be Magazine Cypher Avenue GBM News G-List Society Mused Magazine Rod 2.0 Tropical Desires Urban Socialites Magazine
www.bemagazine.me www.cypheravenue.com http://gbmnews.com www.glistsociety.com http://musedmagonline.com http://rodonline.tyepad.com www.tropical-desires.blogspot.com/ www.urbansocialites.com
Websites Black Men’s Dating Club Kaoz Online No More Down Low The Gay Chronicles The Luckey Star
facebook.com/BMDC2013 www.kaozonline.com www.nomoredownlow.tv www.thegaychronicles.com www.theluckeystar.com
If would like to submit a website or You-tube channel, send it to: comments@moccamag.com.
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Black Gay Pageant Calendar July 21, 2013
WESSLAND Newcomer & Closetball
Atlanta, GA
Jul 24 -25, 2013
Mr Texas USofA At Large
San Antonio, TX
Jul 28, 2013
Mr & Miss Florida Platinium Newcomer Tampa, FL
Aug 1-3, 2013
Miss Gay USofA Newcomer
Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 10,2013
Virginia National Newcomer
Norfolk, VA
Aug 13-16, 2013
Miss Gay Texas USofA
Dallas, TX
Aug 23, 2013
Envy Newcomer
Birmingham, AL
Aug 30-Sept 2, 2013 Mr & Miss Continental
Chicago, IL
Sep 15, 2013
Mr Duval Newcomer
Jacksonville, FL
Sep 19, 2013
Miss Texas USofA At Large
San Antonio, TX
Sep. 22, 2013
Texas FFI
Dallas, TX
Sep 28, 2013
Nationz Pageant
Richmond, VA
Oct 2-4, 2013
Miss USofA At Large
Orlando, FL
Oct 7, 2013
Miss Dreamgirl Continental
Chicago, IL
Oct 16 -18, 2013
Mr Gay USofA
San Antonio, TX
Oct 19- 20, 2013
Missouri State 2013
St Louis, MO
Oct 24-27, 2013
MBU Grand and MBU
Atlanta, GA
Nov 1-2, 2013
International Rose City & Newcomer Thomasville, GA
Nov 23-24, 2013
Mr & Miss Renaissance Newcomer
Atlanta, GA
Dec 1, 2013
Wessland Mr, Miss, Empress
Atlanta, GA
Dec 8, 2013
Mr Duval
Jacksonville, FL
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Club Listings Alabama Montgomery FAT BOY’S FOLLIES 215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Mobile B BOBS 213 Conti St. Langston’s Mobile,AL 36602 Phone: 251-433-2262
Arizona Phoenix INCOGNITO 2424 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-955-9805
California Los Angeles Metro Circus 6655 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 Club Metro @ The Factory Ultra Suede, 661 Robertson Blvd West Hollywood ,CA 90056 Phone: 323-769-6333
Factory 652 N Lapeer Drive West Hollywood, CA 37
90069 Phone: 310-659-4551 Faultline 4216 Melrose Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90029 Phone: 323-660-0889 ANNEX 835 S La Brea Ave Inglewood ,CA 90301 Phone: 310-671-7323 Club Seduction@The El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 818-633-3056 Metro @Here Lounge, 696 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 70069 Phone: 323-769-6333 Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach 740 East Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: 562-436-7900
Oakland Club Rimshot @ Bench & Bar 2111 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-444-2266 Club 21 2111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-268-9425
ALIBI EAST/BACK ALLEY 225 S San Antonio Ave Pomona, CA 91766 Phone: 909-623-9422
San Diego BRASS RAIL 3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA,92103 Phone: 619-298-2233
San Francisco Blackout 525 Harrison St San Francisco, CA Phone: 415-263-6923 CLUB RED @ BLONDIES 540 Valencia San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: 415-339-8310
Colorado Denver Tracks Nightclub/ Cream Fridays 3500 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205 Phone: 303-863-7326
Club Listings District of Columbia Washington DC Bachelor’s Mill 1104 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-546-5979 Club Aqua 1818 New York Ave. Washington, DC Club Fusion (inside Club Quest) 1368 H St NE 2nd floor, Washington DC, 20002 Phone: 202 471-0772 Club Muse 717 16th Street NW Washington, DC DEEP END @ ANDALU 1214 18th St, NW, Washington DC, 20036 Phone: 202-785-2922 Delta Elite 3734 10th Street NE Washington, DC 20017 Phone: 202-529-0626 FIREPLACE 2151 P St NW, Washington DC, 20037 Phone: 202-293-1293
Florida
Fort Lauderdale Bill’s Filling Station 1243 Ne 11th Ave Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-525-9403 Boardwalk 1721 N Andrews Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: 954-463-6969 Boom 2232 Wilton Dr Ft Lauderdale FL, 33305 Phone: 954-630-3556 Boy Bar 1220 Normandy Dr . Miami Beach FL 33141 Phone:305-864-2697 Coliseum 2520 S Miami Rd Ft Lauderdale FL, 33316 Phone: (954) 832-0100 Georgie ’s Alibi 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors FL, 33305 Phone: 954-565-2526 J’s (Women’s Bar) 2780 Davie Blvd Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-581-8400 Johnny`s 1116 E Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 Phone: 954-522-5931 New Moon 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: (954) 563-7660
Ramrod (Leather /Levi/ Uniform) 1508 NE 4th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL Phone: 954-763-8219 Torpedo 2829 W Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: 954-587-2500 Trixies 600 S Dixie Highway Hollywood Fl Phone: 954-923-9322 Voodoo Lounge 111 SW 2nd Ave Ft Lauderdale FL, 33301 Phone: 954-522-0733
Jacksonville InCahoots Nightclub, 711 Edison Ave, Jacksonville FL, 32204 Phone: 904-353-6316
Madeira Backroom Bar 14601 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach FL, Phone: (727) 392-2814
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Club Listings Miami Azucar 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami Phone:305-441-6974 Cameo 1445 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 532-2667 Club Boi 1060 N W 79th St Miami FL, 33147 Phone: 305-836-8995 J’s Bar 2780 Davie Blvd Miami FL, 33312 Phone: 954-581-840 Jamboree 7005 Biscayne Blvd Miami Laundry Bar 721 N Lincoln Lane Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 531-7700 Palace Food Bar 1200 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL Phone: 305-531-7234 Twist 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL Phone: 305-53-TWIST Score 727 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL Phone:305-535-1111
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Parliament House Resort, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32805 - Phone: 407-425-7571. Southern Nights 375 S Brumby Ave Orlando, FL Phone:
Tallahassee Brothers Nightclub 926 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32303 850-386-2399
Tampa Azalea Lounge 1502 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL Phone: 813-228-0139 Baxters 1519 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Phone: 813-258-8830 Cityside Lounge 3703 Henderson Blvd Tampa FL G Bar 1401 E 7th Ave Ybor City FL Phone:813-247-1016
Keith’s 14905 N. Nebraska Ave Tampa FL The Male Room
4502 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Midtown Tavern 9002 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL Phone: 813-915-0819 Radar 4202 W Cayuga Ave Tampa, FL Rainbow Cabaret 4421 N Hubert Ave Tampa, FL, 33614 Phone: 813-877-7585 Valentine’s Nightclub 7522 N Armenia Ave Tampa FL Phone: 813-936-1999
Georgia Atlanta 595 North 595 North Ave Atlanta, GA BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St. Atlanta GA 30309 Phone: 404-872-3025 Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312
Club Listings Atlanta cont.
Des Moines
Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312 Cream Ultra Lounge 3249 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30329 First Fridays at Cantina 3280 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA Finns 84 12th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Le Buzz, 585 Franklin Rd, Atlanta GA, 30342-2778 Phone: 770-424-1337 Mixx 1492B Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 Phase One 4933 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 3 Rush Lounge 2715 Buford Hwy. Atlanta, GA 30329 Scorecards 1371 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 Third Saturdays at AJA 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA XS Ultra Lounge
BLAZING SADDLES 416 E 5th S Des Moines, IA, 50309 Phone: 515-246-1299
708 Spring St
ROSCOE’S TAVERN AND CAFÉ 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago IL, 60657
Atlanta, GA 30308
Iowa
Illinois Chicago BERLIN 954 W Belmont Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-348-4975 Urbano At Evergreen 809 West Evergreen Chicago, IL GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657 GENTRY ON STATE 440 N. State St Chicago, IL, 60611 Phone: 312-836-0933 Little Jim’s 3501 N Halsted Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-871-6116 PENTHOUSE SUNDAYS @ Club 720 720 N. Wells St Chicago IL Phone: 312-787-8720
Phone: 773-281-3355 TASTE 6331 S Lowe St Chicago IL, 60621 Phone: 708-802-1705
Kansas Wichita Club Glazier 2828 E 31St South Wichita KS, 67216 OUR FANTASY 3201 S Hillside Wichita KS, 67216 Phone: 316-682-5494
Louisiana New Orleans Fusion’s 2004 AP Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70116 Phone: 504301-5121 OZ 800 Bourbon St New Orleans LA, 70116 504-593-9491 PARADE DISCO 801 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-529-2107
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Club Listings Maryland Baltimore HIPPO, 1 W Eager St, Baltimore MD, 21201 Phone: 410-547-0069 PARADOX 1310 Russell St Baltimore MD 21230 Phone: 410-837-9110
St. Louis, MO, 63108 Phone: 314-652-6500
New York New York City
Boysroom 211 Ave A New York NY Phone:212-995-8664 Club Channel 860 Atlantic Ave Michigan Brooklyn, NY Detroit Club Langston 1073 Atlantic Ave MENJOS Brooklyn, NY 11238 928 W McNichols Phone: 718-622-5183 Detroit MI, 48203 Club Rush Phone: 313-863-3934 OFF BROADWAY EAST 579 6th Ave New York NY 12215 Harper Element Detroit, MI, 48213 225 E Houston St Phone: 313-526-8401 New York NY Woodward ’s Cocktail ESCUELITA Bar 301 W 39th St 6426 Woodward Ave New York NY, 10018 Detroit MI Phone: 212-631-0588 Phone: 313-872-0166 www.escuelita.com G Lounge 223 W 19th St, New York NY St. Louis Phone: 212-929-1085 FACES, 130 N 4th St Groove East St. Louis, MO 125 W Macdougall (7 W 62201 3rd), Phone: 618-271-7410 New York NY Phone: (212) 254-9393 Krash Magnolia ’s 555 W 33rd St. Btw. 5 S Vandeventer St, 10&11 Ave, 41
Missouri
New York NY, 10010 Phone: (917) 560-8024 Long Island Eagle 94 N Clinton Ave. Bayshore, NY, 01706 Phone: 631-968-2750 LUKE AND LEROY 21 7th Ave S, New York NY,10014 Phone: (212) 645-0004 NO Parking Bar 4168 Broadway @177th St. New York ,NY Phone: (212) 923-8700 MONSTER 80 Grove St, New York NY, 10014 Phone: 212-924-3558 Oscar Wilde 221 E 58th St, New York NY,10022 Phone: 212-355-3395 SplashBar 50 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011
Club Listings New York City cont. Stereo 555 W 33rd St New York NY Therapy 348 W 52nd St New York NY, 10019 Phone: 212-397-1700
Ohio Cincinnati The Dock 603 W Pete Rose Way Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5623
Columbus Traxx Columbus 50 Long Street Columbus, OH43215
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pegasus Lounge 818 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA15222 Phone: (412) 281-2131
Austin CHARLIES 1301 Lavaca St, Austin TX, 78711 Phone: 512-474-6481
Dallas Havana Nites 4006 Cedar Springs, Dallas,TX 75219 Phone: 214-526-9494 Club 20/20 2020 Leland, Houston TX, 77003 Phone: 713-227-9667 The Brick 2525 Wycliff Ave #120 Dallas, TX 75219 Houston Bartini 1318 Westheimer Houston TX Phone; 832-443-1016
Virginia Richmond CLUB COLOURS 536 N Harrison St Richmond, VA, 23220 Phone: 804-353-9776
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