June 12, 2012
50 SHADES OF BLACK -the ever present absence of the LGBTQ Community I solicit your input (again) as I continue to build upon the conversation/write a book (with you) inspired by 50 SHADES OF BLACK.  One of the comments I received in an email was in reference to the absence of members of the LGBTQ community from the original 50 SHADES OF BLACK book cover design.Do you think that was the case? Why do you think that was the case? How might being out impact one’s stature as universal icon or sex symbol? Why? Etc?I would love to hear your thoughts and…as with every aspect of this 50 SHADES OF BLACK Project, I invite you to send comments, offer reflections, write poems, offer critiques, or create new art and share it with me. I am compiling them all and would love to feature you on www.50shadesofblack.com *See original 50 SHADES OF BLACK Post at: http://carltonmackey.tumblr.com/post/23292472010/50-shades Thank You in Advance, Carlton Mackey

50 SHADES OF BLACK -the ever present absence of the LGBTQ Community

I solicit your input (again) as I continue to build upon the conversation/write a book (with you) inspired by 50 SHADES OF BLACK. 


One of the comments I received in an email was in reference to the absence of members of the LGBTQ community from the original 50 SHADES OF BLACK book cover design.

Do you think that was the case? Why do you think that was the case? How might being out impact one’s stature as universal icon or sex symbol? Why? Etc?

I would love to hear your thoughts and…as with every aspect of this 50 SHADES OF BLACK Project, I invite you to send comments, offer reflections, write poems, offer critiques, or create new art and share it with me. I am compiling them all and would love to feature you on www.50shadesofblack.com

*See original 50 SHADES OF BLACK Post at:

http://carltonmackey.tumblr.com/post/23292472010/50-shades

Thank You in Advance,

Carlton Mackey

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June 6, 2012
FROM WHERE I STAND — I am proud to be part of this campaign. Photography by Carlton Mackey Funding for this campaign was made possible by a cooperative agreement between AID Atlanta and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Description From Where I Stand is a social marketing campaign targeting young black gay men. The goals of the campaign are to decrease HIV stigma among young black gay men and increase positive identity development. From Where I Stand is committed to inspiring civic engagement, advocacy, and leadership development. We believe that the young black gay men have to be a part of the solutions to the challenges they face. For More Information Visit: www.facebook.com/fromwhereistandatl

FROM WHERE I STAND
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I am proud to be part of this campaign.
Photography by Carlton Mackey
Funding for this campaign was made possible by a cooperative agreement between AID Atlanta and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Description

From Where I Stand is a social marketing campaign targeting young black gay men. The goals of the campaign are to decrease HIV stigma among young black gay men and increase positive identity development. From Where I Stand is committed to inspiring civic engagement, advocacy, and leadership development. We believe that the young black gay men have to be a part of the solutions to the challenges they face.

For More Information Visit:
www.facebook.com/fromwhereistandatl

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