Real Talk with Tomas

In this powerful episode of Real Talk w/ Tomas, Tomas talks with LGBT students from several campuses across the US about bullying, irresponsible usage of social media, LGBT issues, homophobia on and off campus and safe and supportive spaces that may have helped prevent the suicide of Tyler Clementi.How do we reach isolated LGBT teens who may be struggling with their identity? How do we provide support to our LGBT youth when they experience bullying? How do we teach youth the consequences of their actions when it comes to social media? HOW DO WE SUPPORT OUR LGBT YOUTH EVEN IF WE DO NOT AGREE WITH HOMOSEXUALITY??? These questions and many more are asked as we take a look at this very complicated issue.Join in this conversation online in the chat room or call in to voice your opinion."We nee to talk about it."

Join Tomas as he kicks off the new season of Real Talk with Tomas (formerly TE! Talks) with controversial outspoken actor, activist, radio and now TV personality DJ Baker.Get the story behind the story as Tomas and DJ Baker speak candidly in this no holes barred interview. Everything from Bishop Eddie Long to Tyler Clementi will be discussed as Tomas and DJ Baker go one on one in this season opener.Get ready for the interview by checking out the Da Doo Dirty Show."We need to talk about it?

This episode TE! Talks with Ms. Aisha Sekhmet, Activist, Artist, Outspoken Political Rapper and the woman behind songs like White Man's Bitch, Everybody's Gay and We at War. If you have never listened to TE! Talks before this would be the episode to listen to. Miss Sekhmet has something to say and We Need To Talk About It!

In this episode of TE! Talks, Tomas talks with Thomas Marino, author of the book Tomorrow May Be Too Late.Taken from the authors website:"This book started as a way to ease my distress over my first love affair with another man. It lasted just a short time, and we were young - but the impact of his loss shattered my heart. My first male love helped me fortify my self-confidence. He gave the word "gay" a classy face for me; and one consequence of being with him was learning to never regret taking time to dream on a starry night. As painful as it was, this was a sparkling chapter in my life.My story is set in the last two years of the 1980s, when I was separating from my wife, trying to figure out who I was supposed to be. The book chronicles my time building a nest with this man. I thought, then, that I'd put as much into the relationship as I would have if it had been meant to last forever, while he hadn't; but I realize now that I was wrong. We both got lost in the vast cosmos of inexperience. So, there it is: an honest account of one of my life's milestones, fleshed out with plenty of hot man-on-man sex, work-related dramas, my adventures as a male stripper, and the trials of a first relationship. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed living and writing it."We Need To Talk About It!"

This week we will speak with author, radio host and recording artist Herbert E Brown about his book "Pimps In The Pulpit" and his work involving clergy abuse.Long before author Shannon Bellamy released her book "Pimps In The Pulpit" (1999 to be exact), Mr. Brown was examining and discussing clergy abuse and abuse of power issues.Now he's sharing his story and his experience with Tomas and the TE! Talks audience. Tune in because We Need To Talk About It!

On this special episode of TE! Talks, Dr. Nikki Coleman returns to speak with us about interracial dating.In a follow up to the Time Magazine Article "Seeking My Race-Based Valentine Online", we speak with Dr. Coleman and take your calls as you share your interracial dating experiences.We need to talk about it.

TE! Talks - On Campus, part 1 - This will be a special 2 hour 2 part conversation with college students about the current climate of college campuses. Part 1 will focus on People of Color and their experiences on campus. Are college campuses really as diverse as the brochures lead us to believe? Are incidents like the Compton Cookout more common than the media reports? Find out what it's like to be a Person of Color on today's college campus? How Obama's Presidency has affected race relations? And if diversity is really practiced or just preached? Tune in this Sunday at 6pm EST."We need to talk about it!"

The Season 2 debut of TE! Talks features highlights from Season 1 and provides a sneak peek into season 2.The show will feature LGBT Rapper Prince Cat Eyez from LA.We'll find out what the Cat has been scratching lately as well as what's in store for his fans for 2010.New day. New time. Longer show."We need to talk about it."

Episode 12 - TE! Talks with Dr. Nicole Coleman about Black Mental Health Issues, pt 3. - SEASON FINALEDr. Nicole Coleman, Assistant Professor in the Educational Psychology Department in the College of Education at the University of Houston, returns to talk about Black Mental Health Issues, this time focusing on the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, class and sexual orientation.Join the discussion in our finale episode of Season 1.We need to talk about it!

Episode 11 - TE! Talks about Diversity. Join your host Tomas as he shares his experiences traveling around the US presenting diversity, team-building and leadership trainings. In addition to sharing excerpts from his presentations, Tomas will also answer your questions and participate in chat room discussion. We need to talk about it!