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Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland: Artistic Collaboration Unveiled

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Diamond Stylz

Cynthia Erivo and Misty Copeland’s collaboration on “No Good Deed” showcases their artistic prowess through powerful vocals and expressive choreography. Erivo’s success in the US emphasizes the barriers faced by Black British talent, highlighting the vital contributions of Black American artists. Their work fosters a supportive artistic environment and cultural legacy. Continue reading →

Posted in african american, art, black women, culture, film, Politics, Race, Uncategorized | Tagged African American Roles, african american vs Black brits, black american, Black british actors, british, collaboration, culture, Cynthia Erivo, dance, Diamond Stylz, discrimination, fashion, for good, history, Misty Copeland, No Good Deed, race, talent, transgender, United States, voice, wicked | Leave a comment

Trans Joy Isn’t Declining — It’s Evolving

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Diamond Stylz

You are part of a lineage of people who have always known how to survive, how to transform pain into pride, and how to dream of and CREATE better futures. Continue reading →

Posted in gay rights, Politics, Transgender | Tagged activist, declining, Diamond Stylz, gender, identitfication, lgbtq, marsha's plate, nonbinary, Politics, population, queer, trangender, trans, trans identity, trans joy, transgender, transsexual, United States, writing | Leave a comment

Calling Out Toxic Masculinity: A Path to Freedom, Not Erasure

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Diamond Stylz

The legacy of slavery and racial discrimination has profoundly impacted the construction of Black masculinity, leading to stereotypes and societal expectations that Black men must overcome.
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Marsha’s Plate: Shadawn McCants

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Diamond Stylz

Shadawn McCants is a dedicated HIV activist committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and advocating for the rights of individuals living with HIV. Through her work, she empowers communities with education, resources, and support, striving to create a more informed … Continue reading →

Posted in african american, black women, HIV, Houston, podcast, Race, Sex, Transgender | Tagged black women, CDC, cis vs trans, cisgender women, diagnosis, Diamond Stylz, health care, HIV, Houston, interview, LGBT, marsha's plate podcast, new cases, podcast, Shadawn McCants, status, survivor, testing, transgender, United States, video, VIIV | Leave a comment

We Had A Great Year

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Diamond Stylz

So we expanded our archive of interview of trans thought leaders this year. Here are the new additions. Click each pics to go to that episode. Isis King….Trans actress, model and reality TV Pioneer Raquel Willis …..Trans journalist and author … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2024 recap, Activism, archive, community, Diamond Stylz, gender, interview, LGBT, lgbtq, marsha's plate podcast, queer, race, trans, transgender, United States | Leave a comment

Stuart Walker, Occupy Wall Street, Being Casualties

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Diamond Stylz

Upon reading about Stuart Walker’s body being found burn and beaten in Scotland and watching some video footage of Occupy Wall Street, I decidedto do a video inspired by them both. Watch and tell me what you think.

Posted in deaths, gay rights, hate crime, Media, Politics, Transgender, Uncategorized | Tagged america, beaten, burned, Caponacre Industrial Estate, control, Crime, cumnock, Diamond Stylz, gay, governmental, hate, Occupy wall street, rights, scotland, Stuart Walker, transgender, United States, Wall Street, war | Leave a comment

Troy Davis Execution, God, and Prayers

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Diamond Stylz

So if my theory is true, God is sitting back, like he did with Job, watching what we will do and decide in the Troy Davis case. Hopefully we will make the right choice. Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Diamond Stylz

Through compassion and understanding , I learned to grow and heal from my experience being a child of an addict. Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged addiction, alateen, Anger, being a child of and addict, chemical dependency, children, cocaine, coping with addiction, counseling, crack, drug abuse, drug addiction, Family, forgiveness, moving on from addiction, Substance abuse, Substance dependence, therapy, United States, war on drugs | 6 Comments

The Price of Beauty

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Diamond Stylz

UPDATE: Padge Victoria WindsLowe is not running from the law. Her attorneys are working diligently on her behalf and her side of the story will be released very soon. there is a philadelpha witness the news and athorities are not speaking … Continue reading →

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Nature and Nurture

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Diamond Stylz

I think that certain genetic marker make us predisposed for specific behaviors. If our will and environtment lend itself to that behavior with less resistance, then that behavior flourishes. If there is resistance, we adapt. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Behavior, bible thumpers, biological perspective, childhood sexuality, clothes burning, DNA, environment, gay gene, Gay Lesbian and Bisexual, genetics, god given, homosexuality, Human sexual activity, nature, nature versus nurture, nurture, Oral sex, psychological perspective, religion, sexual experimentation, Sexuality, Sigmund Freud, United States | 1 Comment