 In the 23rd episode, after Paul is beaten up at school for being gay, he starts taking a knife everywhere he goes for protection, but gets in trouble at school while he finds a new friend in another classmate at school. Shawn receives a call from Brandon and finds out that Edgar has died which takes him back into the party scene to cope with his feelings. Check out all the drama that unfolds! To find out what happens watch the episode below! IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. Check out the 23rd webisode below!
 R&B star Frank Ocean's coming out might have shaken up the hip-hop world, but now, Los Angeles-based rapper Murs is hoping to take the conversation one step further with a poignant new music video in full support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights. In "Animal Style," Murs plays Roderick, the closeted 17-year-old boyfriend of Jonathan, who is an openly gay high school student. Though Murs notes that Jonathan's "boyfriend didn't want to go to prom with him," the couple are shown cuddling and even sharing a brief kiss before a grisly twist ending. The dramatic sequences are intercut with performance shots of Murs, who is shown wearing a "Legalize Gay" T-shirt calling for the repeal of Prop 8, California's voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. "Boyfriend Roderick kept his secret closeted/Scared to come out into this world of zero tolerance," Murs rhymes in the clip. "Away from school, though, he was so affectionate/Jon had a good thing, no use in upsetting it." On his YouTube page, the rapper describes his motivation for producing "Animal Style," which he ultimately deems a "love song." "'Animal Style' is a song I did for many reasons," Murs explains. "The first was to be an advocate for people close to me who are out, and those who have yet to come out...I wanted to challenge the listener to ask themselves: Is the love shared by two people of the same gender, really that different than the love I have for my partner of the opposite sex?" He then goes on to note, "And finally, I just felt it was crucial for some of us in the hip hop community to speak up on the issues of teen suicide, bullying, and the overall anti-homosexual sentiment that exist within hip hop culture. I felt so strongly about these issues and this song that I had to do a video that would command some attention, even if it makes some viewers uncomfortable." Copywright: Huffington Post. View original article.
 Check out scenes from The L.A. Complex, a new show on the CW that follows a rapper named Kal and his new music producer, Tariq. Over the first season they start to develop a romantic relationship and try and keep it on the down low. The show brings up topics like homosexuality, STDs and many other issues. Check out the scenes from the 6th episode below! Later tonight, watch the new episode on the CW at 9 pm EST. It's the first episode of the 2nd season!
 Check out scenes from The L.A. Complex, a new show on the CW that follows a rapper named Kal and his new music producer, Tariq. Over the first season they start to develop a romantic relationship and try and keep it on the down low. The show brings up topics like homosexuality, STDs and many other issues. Check out the scenes from the 5th episode below!
 Many Shades of Gay is a collaboration between San Francisco AIDS Foundation, local health agencies, community-based providers and funders from the public and private sectors. Many Shades of Gay is about celebrating the rich, colorful and diverse lifestyles within the gay community. The campaign communicates that no matter who you are or how you see yourself, getting an HIV test every six months is an important part of taking care of yourself, your partners and your community. It’s important to know one’s current HIV status, especially among gay and bisexual men who are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic. Not knowing one’s HIV status leads to missed opportunities for HIV prevention and care. For infection rates to decrease, status awareness must increase. On the local and federal level, the San Francisco Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and many community-based service providers are investing heavily in both the availability of HIV tests (supply) and the frequency with which gay and bisexual men are tested for HIV (demand). Check out this website and sign up so you can be sent text reminders about getting tested every 6 months and also have a reminder set up on your Google or Yahoo! calendar so you don't forget. It's a great way to remember to get tested! You can also find local testing sites near you and create your own avatar to look like you and to share with your friends! Check out their website!
 In the 22nd episode, Ricky confronts Carlos about the business card that he found in their bedroom under the lamp and asks if he is cheating on him. After Billy cheats on Kyle and they have had a few days to think about it, they meet again to discuss their on the rocks relationship. After Paul is beaten up at school for being gay, he thinks about taking his own life. Shawn receives a call from Brandon and finds out that Edgar has died. Check out all the drama that unfolds! To find out what happens watch the episode below! IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. Check out the 22nd webisode below!
 DTLA is a self-financed, gay scripted drama series, best described as a cross between "Queer As Folk" and "Swingers." DTLA depicts the relationships of seven friends with varied ethnic, cultural, and sexual orientations who work and live in the vibrant community of Downtown Los Angeles. It's a story of love, friendship, loyalty, and being true to oneself - no matter what the cost. It is the first dramatic series with gay leads since "Queer as Folk," "Noah's Arc," and "The L Word." The ensemble cast includes Darryl Stephens of "Noah's Arc," newcomer Matthew Stephen Herrick, Marshelle Fair of "Painting in the Rain," Ernest Pierce of "Lincoln Heights," Patrick McDonald of "Drop Dead Diva," Hiro Tanaka who played the role of Angel in the Tokyo run of "Rent," A. Scott Pretty of "Super 8," JC Jones of "Glee," and Ryan Izay of "Max's Big Day." The series also stars Danny Roberts of "MTV's Real World," Erin Daniels of "The L Word," Tiffany Pollard of "VH1's I Love New York," TV/Radio personality B. Scott, Luenell of "Borat," Julie Goldman of "Big Gay Sketch," Billy McNamara of "Doing Time On Maple Drive," and Leslie Jordan of "Will & Grace." Executive Produced by Larry Kennar, Darryl Stephens, Helene Shaw, and Michael Andres Palmieri. Check out the DTLA series trailer below!
Episode 14 of In The Moment - Light and Dark
 _In the 14th episode, Ricky and Carlos become big buddies to a young high school student that has just come out and is struggling with his sexuality. They are afraid to disclose their HIV status to the high school basketball star. Shawn and Brandon still are trying to decide if they should stop using condoms even though they both tested negative for HIV. Stephen hits the club and has a possible new date after Mike is a no show at their therapy session. Edgar decides to continue his party and play experiences after finding out he is HIV positive. IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. Check out the 14th webisode below!
 _ In the 13th episode, Ricky and Carlos struggle with their opposing HIV statuses, Shawn and Brandon contemplate eliminating condoms from their relationship, Edgar gets tested for HIV and Stephen decides he needs to take action on his relationship with Mike. IN THE MOMENT is an online web series that follows the lives of a group of gay guys living in the same apartment complex in West Hollywood, California. Like most of us, they're faced with a huge range of decisions about sex, and the decisions they make impact their lives and the lives of people around them. IN THE MOMENT is also about starting an open, honest conversation among gay guys in the Los Angeles area about these types of decisions. IN THE MOMENT starts with an authentic, sexy and sometimes humorous web soap opera that explores the full range of factors that come into play in sexual decision making among young gay men. Issues like self-esteem, dating, relationships, age, body image, addiction and others are addressed as key factors in the lives of the characters. The episodes are broken into 3-5 minute “webisodes”, which are a starting-place for discussion. Check out the 13th webisode below!
 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed Testing Makes Us Stronger for black gay and bisexual men with input from black gay and bisexual men across the country. The goal of this national campaign is to promote HIV testing among black gay and bisexual men. Testing Makes Us Stronger aims to demonstrate that knowing one's HIV status is important and empowering information. The campaign’s bold images and messages are featured in ads in national publications and websites, as well as local outdoor, transit and print media in select cities experiencing high levels of HIV infection in African American gay and bisexual men. A 19-member panel of expert consultants consisting of black gay and bisexual community leaders worked with CDC to develop the campaign. More than 400 black men in five U.S. cities helped refine the messages that you see. Testing Makes Us Stronger is a part of Act Against AIDS, CDC’s 5-year, multi-faceted national communication campaign to fight the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States. Act Against AIDS focuses on raising HIV awareness among all persons living in the United States and reducing the risk of infection among the hardest-hit populations. The multiple campaign phases use mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, billboard advertisements, magazines, the Internet and other communication channels) to deliver important HIV prevention messages. To learn more about Act Against AIDS, visit www.actagainstaids.org. Remember, Testing Makes Us Stronger is just one part of the solution to the cycle of HIV among black gay and bisexual men. We need a nationwide movement to stop HIV in this community. Everyone has a role to play:
- As individuals – Get tested, know your status and talk about HIV with friends and family.
- As a community – Tackle the discrimination, stigma and homophobia that fuel the HIV epidemic among black gay men.
- As a nation – Work to advance the goals of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy by increasing HIV prevention efforts and reducing disparities in the U.S. HIV epidemic.
You may already know that gay and bisexual men are the population most affected by HIV in the U.S. Black gay and bisexual men are getting hit particularly hard by the epidemic. Studies in major cities have found that, in those cities, nearly one in three black gay and bisexual men is infected with HIV, and the majority (59%) don’t even know it because they’ve never been tested or aren’t testing enough. [1]
From 2006 to 2009, new infections in young black gay and bisexual men (ages 13-29) increased by 48 percent.[2]But, there is reason to be hopeful, since we have the power to stop HIV. Knowing your HIV status is a powerful tool – whether you test positive or negative, you can use that knowledge to take better care of yourself and your loved ones. We encourage you to get involved and to change the course of this epidemic for yourself and for your community.
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