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Marcus Jamal Taylor

Marcus Jamal Taylor

Jamal was born and reared in Philadelphia, Pa. Starting at the age of 7, he took lessons in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Tap dance, then went on to the Philadanco School of Dance and the Philadelphia High School of Creative and Performing Arts, majoring in dance with a minor in music and theatre. Interested in theatre, he performed in numerous school productions and original scores written and produced by creative writers.

Jamal is dedicated to the arts and continues to work on his music and contribute to local arts and theatre productions. He also recently started National Association of Gays For Change, a group he hopes will change the way the LGBT community takes on goverment, religion, politics, HIV/AIDS, and each other. As part of the regular team of 10,000 Couples, Jamal posts special commentary to our For Gay Men Only section. Want to ask Jamal a question? email: askjamal2011@gmail.com

Equality Starts from Within Us

Equality Starts from Within Us

Wed, May 26, 2010

I never believed in classifying anyone as any "type"; however, that is not so in the GB part of the LGBTQ community.

Thinking, Knowing or Being Important?

Thinking, Knowing or Being Important?

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

What is the difference between thinking, knowing, and being important, and what can you do better today to make yourself of significant value and importance tomorrow?

A Blogger Bridging the Gap

A Blogger Bridging the Gap

Fri, Dec 31, 2010

I remember thinking my mother and grandmother were so un-hip and out-of-date. Any attempt they made to make a social connection with me in my generation was awkward, weird, and not perceived well by me at all. As a matter of fact, I believe I called it "corny."

Is Young Sex More Interesting than Commitment?

Is Young Sex More Interesting than Commitment?

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

So previously I talked about “All the good ones are miserably taken”. This month a subject was thrown my way and at first I thought it would be easy to write about. But, now I can see this is not at all as easy as I thought. Is Young Sex More Interesting than Commitment?

All The Good Ones Are Miserably Taken

All The Good Ones Are Miserably Taken

Mon, Nov 01, 2010

Last month I bitched -- I mean, talked -- about being left alone in our thirties, and if you are here, you are back to see what I meant when I was saying all the good ones are miserably taken. Now just because you are reading this, that does not guarantee that you are one of the good ones miserably taken.

WTF is so bad about being in our thirties

WTF is so bad about being in our thirties

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

This blog is a little different from what I usually like to bitch (talk) about. As I talk with others in my age bracket (I’ll be 33 soon), I find I’m not alone. There is a form of age discrimination in the community that leaves us 30-somethings high and dry and alone, and it's pissing me off.

I'm Not Gay.. Just Homosexual

I'm Not Gay.. Just Homosexual

Wed, Sep 01, 2010

I never like to view myself as an "us versus them" kind of guy. However, when I look at my heterosexual counterparts, I see some things that are missing from me.

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Sun, Aug 01, 2010

People will only see you for what you portray to them. Thinking your ass or your penis is your best asset and having it as your main picture to your profile is all a person will see you for.

Happy Love Month!

Happy Love Month!

Mon, Jan 31, 2011

Jamal is moving from thinking about "What Gay Men Want" to answering the questions gay men ask. So here's your chance to "Ask Jamal."

March Love Madness

March Love Madness

Tue, Mar 01, 2011

I am married to a mama's boy. I must admit that my husband takes very good care of home and nothing is being neglected. What is a girl to do?

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