Audacia Ray is the founder and director of the Red Umbrella Project (RedUP), former executive editor of Spread Magazine and a former sex worker. Yes, Audacia Ray is one many people in this world that have used their assets to make a living. And within the last decade she has

I was roaming the diversified streets of Williamsburg, Brooklyn as I waited for some friends to arrive. I decided to kill some time by stepping into the unknown abyss that is The Gibson. It was a slow Thursday night as I walked into this dimly lit establishment with two projectors

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

Yesterday the skies were covered in a quilted blanket of grey skies, and as I stood there holding the petite blue umbrella that just barely sheltered me from the rain, it dawned on me that the Summer was over. Officially the warm weathered season’s final day is on Friday, September

In 2002 Matthew Morgan and James Spooner joined forces, eventually giving birth to 2003’s cult classic film, Afro-Punk. This visual exploration documented the indie punk rock scene, shedding light on the Black Punks in America, allowing the world to see that this musical genre was not exclusive to just White

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Have you ever been so bored out of your mind that you’ve found yourself masturbating just to pass the time? Sadly, you weren’t even horny; you just had nothing else to do. At least, that’s what you thought. Realistically, there were tons of things to do, e.g., doing the laundry,

The Couch Sessions presents: Summer Soul Sessions at The Paperbox NYC on Saturday, August 18th. This FREE event will be putting some entertaining electro-soul/pop, hip-hop, indie rock and chill wave acts on display. Hosted by The Company Man, the event will open its doors at 10pm and the place will

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