Morehouse College in Gay Controversy Over Disturbing Film Featuring One of Its Students
Most people would say that there’s nothing wrong with being gay. But many of those people would say that there is certainly something wrong with being in a film that is of, shall we say, an “adult” nature. Isiah Green, a resident hall director at Morehouse College, is in the middle of controversy after starring in such a film with Des Green, a man that some say is struggling with being on the down low.
The clip appeared on the blog, “Obnoxious TV,” and is getting the kind of buzz that Morehouse College probably doesn’t want. The clip brings up tough memories of an on-campus battle over gay lifestyles and whether they are acceptable on campus. Whether or not anyone thinks that that alternative lifestyles are good or bad, the fact remains that they are happening.
The clip is from a film called “Skin Deep,” and the film goes much deeper than the skin in both a physical and psychological way. The men in the film were selected for having great physiques, and many of them were African American. At the same time, the brainchild of the clip was a white man in an interracial gay relationship.
“I wanted to make it real as possible I did not want people to see this and be able to tell that I was not gay,” said Des Epps, one of the men in the film. “I wanted them to think I enjoyed the s*x and the kissing.”
According to Obnoxious TV, Isiah Green is a resident director at Brazil Hall at Morehouse. This might keep the campus talking, but it appears that there are some tough issues that Morehouse is going to be forced to confront. At the same time, Morehouse can’t be held accountable for every single thing that it’s students do.
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What is the controversy again? I think I missed something. Is that student (if he is such) excelling in his studies? Is he a physical threat to other students, faculty, or staff? Is he having s*x in the student union where everyone can see? OR do you have to look for this video tape or frequent the places and sites where you would have access to ths material. A lot of homophobia is insecurity and confusion about one’s own sexuality. I offer this to you — how about Morehouse spearheading a campaign against men who run through women like its an Olympic sport. But then again — let me be fair in my opinionating — I didn’t see anywhere in his reporting that MOREHOUSE as an institution claimed this to be an issue. The writer clearly stated that the film is “getting the kind of buzz that Morehouse College PROBABLY doesn’t want.” As it stands this is nothing more than a gossip column, but the issue of homosexuality and the way it is handled in some factions of the black community is an example of my people focusing on the wrong d**n things. I support giving down low brothas a way to express themselves and how they love without hurt, harm, or danger. That would save a lot of lives (literally and figuratively). As a straight single woman I am more concerned with low down brothas whose agenda is to seek and destroy. I argue these men need more work than the latter. Although I could continue with my rant, I will stop here because I am getting off topic…best.
Trina
November 4, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Racist caucasians have created a stock pile of dangerous weapons with the intent of killing you know who! The only response from AA’s to this serious threat is to continue buying more gold teeth, tattoos, hair extensions, alcohol, tobacco products, crack and other BS. Caucasians created a fake god- a white man to whom black ppl pray to each day and night. The book associated with this fake god- the Bible instructs black ppl to “Love thy enemy” and “Slaves obey your Masters”. Black people, your enemy is planning to wage an all-out war against you and your response is to- Love and Pray for them. Black ppl, please realize you must overcome your fear of cacasians which is responsible for your paralysis to this eminent violence. The time has come for black ppl to stop being slave minded drones to this wicked nation and fake religion.
BigWill
November 4, 2012 at 5:07 pm
You must live in Baltimore. Who the h**l you know that wears gold teeth these days? I’d still prefer that over a snaggled grill.
dini
November 5, 2012 at 5:36 am
BigWill, I respect you as you have identified the true enemy of our people the racist (red-necked) Caucasians who initially enslaved and forced our ancestors to build this nation, and now want to re-enslave us if the Satan-Monster (Willard Romney) is elected as our president. PLEASE VOTE!!!!!
Ruru Hunt
November 5, 2012 at 12:18 pm
I wish African-American men would concern themselves with eduation, family, voting and uplifting our race and stop all the s*x-TALK!
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Elizabeth
November 4, 2012 at 2:53 pm
This isn’t new. It need to be addressed with love. It doesnt take away Leaders that are nutured there.145 years Steeped in Tradition, Do you actually think It haven’t been prevalent then. Some cultures is a right of passage. Take for instance Shaka Zulu the movie Shaka Zulu was talking to a yankee he was naked being oiled down with oils by one of his soldiers (male) & had several of wives. Don’t forget Caligula. Is the outrage because the secrets is In Your Face. My father was a proud Graduate.We need to come from behind the veil and deal with it with love.
Fatima
November 4, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Everyone need to look at Steve Coakley lecture on “BOULE”. These frat house on our promoting this stuff.
bill
November 4, 2012 at 2:59 pm
Listen, the bottom line is that men will f**k men if the environment and vibes are right. It’s going to go on regardless how much people judge and preach about it.
hammerdick
November 5, 2012 at 5:39 am
What’s this nonsense about homosexual acts being accepted in the black community? Homosexuality has never been accepted by African cultures and, hopefully, never will be.
XM
November 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm
I get so disappointed with so many of my people being so very homophobic and ill-informed .. . weary, even. Only people who have deep doubts and misgivings about their own sexuality and s****l identities continue to put down others and condemn people who are different. I know that on one hand, I’m “preaching to the choir”, and on the other, I probably not making any headway with this comment. But, I thought I’d at least have my say before I unfriend the person who first posted this on FB and brought it to my attention in the first place.
M N
November 4, 2012 at 4:01 pm
People are so contradictory. It’s ok if church people or just people in general commit adultery or promiscuous acts or theft or anything we are taught is not of gods honor, and h**l doesn’t brake loose. As soon as its done by a gay person. It’s an abomination. Black people are just as racist towards each other as other races & we instill that in our children by not teaching them the right way of learning to love and respect everyone. That’s why we ate committing the genocide on our own race. Another race doesn’t have to help ua do that. I’m Christian but I judge no one. Some of these PT Christians that pick & choose wat they want to follow in the bible u need to check yourselves. Smh.
morehouse Grad
November 4, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Whether heterosexuals commit adultery or w***e around is immaterial to this issue. es it s wrong and should be contemned by the community but because it exist doesnt make homosexuality normal. I would simply suggest that AA people “Read for themselves and apply Basic Logic to this. lots of things go “WRoNG” in utero. Babies are born with two hearts, six legs when enbryos dont separate “normally”, brain activity doesnt perform as would be expected and physically, there is nothing on the male body that is “DESIGNED” to accept an erect p***s – therefore it is out of the “norm”. i dont know what happes or didnt happen that causes the area of the brain associated with s****l preference to misfunction, but logically “something went wrong”. Does this give society the right to demean, belittle or villify – ABSOLUTELY NOT, NOR DOES IT mean that we should accept this lifestyle as “just another viable alternative” which encourages experimentation by our youth. We need to understand baseed on rEASON
mina
November 4, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Ecclesiasties 1:9 says: “There’s nothing new under the sun”. So, get over it and let GOD be the judge!!!
Jacqueline
November 4, 2012 at 4:44 pm
Since most gay white guys want to play the “bottom role” there is a great need for strong MEN who play the other role, where better to find those men then in a black school or the overall black community! Enough said!!
Scott
November 4, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Wait. What?
Angela
November 6, 2012 at 5:53 am
i agree the black churchs need to tell the d**n truth,IT IS NOT RIGHT, IT IS NOT OK TO BE GAY IT IS WRONG AND A SIN…
eric
November 4, 2012 at 9:46 pm
If you never f****d a man, don’t knock it. LOL
dini
November 5, 2012 at 5:31 am
I’m sick of all this Faggitry & ButtBuddies go elsewhere with this BS! Keep this BS in the closet like R Kelly!
Ish Muhammad
November 5, 2012 at 1:31 am
Listen, some of y’all homophobes in Islam are gay too. So let’s not get stupid by telling people to keep themselves in the closet. If you’re not gay, then you’re committing adultery. What’s the difference? Too many godly hypocrites judging people when they gotta lot of trash in their own backyard.
Boopsie
November 5, 2012 at 5:28 am
So, you’re gay or lesbian. f**k it. Who cares? Why is this such a big issue in the Black community? One woman told me she’d rather her son be a murderer than to be gay. What a dumb hoe.
Boopsie
November 5, 2012 at 5:23 am
It is an open secret that Morehouse has been dominated for years by down low brothers.
The reason for the film is that they want to come out…plain and simple. They are desperate for acceptance and to be in the mainstream.
anonymous
November 5, 2012 at 5:48 am
Gay individuals just like everyone else should stay classy or risk getting the attention that you are asking for. People have every right to act in an extreme manner but keep in mind the precentages of extreme attention will be high. Right now this lifestyle is not accepted as mainstream and fringe elements always eager for confrontation. Don’t believe me, read some of the coments above.
DMONEY
November 6, 2012 at 9:00 am