Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Dylann Roof to Dominican Republic
Dylann Roof walked into the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and killed nine black people. Yet, despite his actions, American media outlets refuse to label him a terrorist. The good folks at Fox & Friends said Roof did not attack blacks. Instead, he committed a hate crime against christians. Christians. Again, christians. I have a theory
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Smoked Out the Closet
Isn’t it fun and exciting to share the latest gossip about who might be gay? Even better, when that person’s business – sex tapes, naked pictures, text messages – is put on the internet for the world to see? Well, if you agree with that, you are part of a problem. Every gay man not ready
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: 2015 BET Awards Marathon
The 2015 BET Awards dominated social media conversation last night but did the show live up to the hype? Sadly, it did not. In addition to several delays and poorly scripted dialogue, the BET Awards felt more like an extended marathon than an exciting ceremony geared toward a young audience. That’s why no one should be shocked
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: A Buller Man Wedding
Same-sex marriage has finally been legalised across the United States and as expected, many people are upset. In addition to the oh-so-boisterous bible-thumpers, scores of West Indian people have taken to social media to voice their hatred of gay people, specifically homosexual men. Jamaicans, Trinidadians and others from the region have been proudly condemning their
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Destra Supports Gay Pride
The topic of gay rights has been at the forefront of discussion both in an North America and in my home country, Trinidad and Tobago, since same-sex marriage was legalised across the United States. However, many Trinidadians have chosen to use an unlikely candidate as an outlet for their frustrations. Soca singer Destra Garcia recently performed
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Body by KFC
In previous episodes of Trini Trent Radio, Terry Torro and I spoke about the body images issues that plague black men as well as tips for developing a gym routine. This time, however, we are going beyond the physical as we discuss various steps for having a healthier lifestyle. Regular exercise and a well-balanced diet are both key
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Wake Up Janet Jackson
As I said in previous episode of Trini Trent TV, Janet Jackson was primed for a comeback this year but she has already started to struggle with just one single on the charts. Jackson’s surprisingly dated new single, “No Sleeep,” stalled at 67 on the Billboard Hot 100 and shows no sign of growth. Of course, if
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Stereotypes Sting
Stereotypes are generalisations that paint entire groups of people with a single brush. They offer little room for variation and lead to unfair limitations being placed on individuality. However, those generalisations don’t simply fall from the sky. Rather, they stem from the labels and categories created by people to help them better understand their communities.
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Nicki Minaj vs MTV
The 2015 MTV VMA nominations have been announced, and Nicki Minaj wants us to believe her race and gender are the reasons for her not receiving the most nods. If I was a different “kind” of artist, Anaconda would be nominated for best choreo and vid of the year as well. 😊😊😊 — NICKI MINAJ
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Your Instagram Is a Liar
Filters and contours and angles. Oh my! Instagram has given people the power to tap into the world of smoke and mirrors usually reserved for pop stars. They can lead completely distinct double lives and create new realities for themselves online. However, what is at the root of this behaviour? A simple love for photo
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Brandy Does Broadway
There are now 10,000 people subscribed to Trini Trent TV on Youtube, I am celebrating with a special episode. Terry Torro and I recently saw Brandy perform as a part of Chicago on Broadway, and I was completely inspired by the show. The singing, dancing and acting were all phenomenal. In fact, the cast was so
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Black People
Black people in America have a serious problem and it does not involve their white counterparts. The first episode of the Trini Trent Radio podcast Terry Torro and I did together was on ‘African-Americans vs West Indians‘. We later followed it up by directly addressing the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag with ‘Do All Black Lives Matter?’ Now,
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: All Lion Lives Matter
Just last week, Terry Torro and I discussed tensions amongst the black communities in a special Trini Trent Radio episode, Black People. Now, a perfect example of one of our points has surfaced. An iconic wildlife conservation figure, Cecil the Lion, was recently killed in Zimbabwe by an American dentist named Walter Palmer. The slaughter
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: 10 Steps to Happiness
If you spend too much time on social media, you may assume that the world is a pressure cooker on the verge of an explosion. Yet, the opportunity to be happy exists if we just claim it. On this week’s episode of Trini Trent Radio, Terry Torro and I have broken down the steps to
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: How to Choose a Carnival Costume
It is band launch season in Trinidad and Tobago, and the country is buzzing with excitement for the 2016 Carnival season. Yet, with so many options, how can interested persons be sure they are making the best choice? Well, if you are eager to participate in the great Parade of the Bands, this episode of
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Privilege is Power
It may be hard to believe but we are all privileged in some way. Yes, that’s right, even a black, gay man enjoys a shred of privilege from a facet of his intersectional identity. This week’s episode of the Trini Trent Radio podcast focuses on several types of privilege that stem from gender, nationality, race, economics,
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Dear Trinidadians…
If you have been a follower of Trini Trent TV, you know I occasionally address specific people directly. However, instead of target one person in this new episode, I am focusing on three key groups in my island of Trinidad: The older generation, the youth and the LGBT “community.” The general elections will be held
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Growing Up Gay
Homophobia, child abuse, homelessness, rape. Those are all problems that gay men and suspected homosexuals endure on their way to adulthood, especially in black communities where acceptance is rarely encouraged. In fact, the opposite of acceptance is the status quo. On this week’s episode of the Trini Trent Radio podcast, Terry Torro and I are
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Azealia Banks vs The World
Azealia Banks just can’t help herself. She is always in a feud with someone, regardless of skin colour, sexual orientation, gender or profession. She rightfully accused Iggy Azalea of cultural appropriation and after their beef seemingly calmed, she reignited it just as it became trendy to taunt the milky Australian. Convenient, right? However, the list
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: Calling All Men
Where have all the men gone? Have they been abducted by aliens or did they slip into a blackhole? On this episode of Trini Trent Radio, Terry Torro and I highlight the many issues black men – gay and straight – face while building and maintaining relationships. As men, we recognise that our communities have serious
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