Just what is “Chemsex?” Well, it means using drugs as part of your sex life. It’s most common among MSM (men who have sex with men). According to a study published in HIV Medicine, MSM living with HIV who engaged in chemsex were three times more likely to say they were “very unhappy” with their sex lives [...]
Mark the date: Friday, November 26 (6 CST/7 EST/4 PST; all times PM)! I’m elated that the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus (CBGMC) has selected me as the first author in its Black and Queer Book Club series! In a virtual event, I’ll perform readings from and have a lively discussion about my latest novel, Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—FRENZY! (https://www.wyattevans.com/nctua/) The [...]
“Black Love, Meet Cute” During my life, I have certainly read my share of LGBTQ novels. Unfortunately, many of them have portrayed African American pastors as villains and antagonists, including in the romance genre. However, I remain ever inspired by Toni Morrison’s quote, “If there is a story you wish to read, and it hasn’t been written [...]
Saturday, November 20! That’s the return engagement of WYATT!— the engaging, thought-provoking, and mesmerizing radio show! WYATT! does a deep dive into those timely and critical issues that impact Gay/SGL (Same-Gender-Loving) men with a diverse set of LGBTQ movers, shakers, and change agents. The podcast is absorbing, informative, provocative…and sprinkled with sly, spicy (and sometimes a wee bit) scandalous [...]
“The Most Handsome Man in Harlem” Guest Writer: Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley A teacher, model, and passionate patron of the arts, Harold Jackman was particularly known for his involvement in the Harlem Renaissance and his dedication to preserving African American cultural artifacts. From the outside looking in, he was beautiful, yet elusive -– that’s the first impression one may have gotten [...]
Saturday, November 6! That’s the return date of WYATT!— the captivating, thought-provoking, and oh-so entertaining radio show! WYATT! does a deep dive into those timely and critical issues that impact Gay/SGL (Same-Gender-Loving) men with a diverse set of LGBTQ movers, shakers, and change agents. The podcast is absorbing, informative, provocative…and sprinkled with sly, spicy (and sometimes a wee bit) [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 13 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. We’re nearly at the end of [...]
I’m elated that The Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus has selected me as the first featured author for its Black and Queer Book Club! In a virtual event next month, I’ll read from and answer questions about my latest novel, Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—FRENZY! https://www.wyattevans.com/nctua/ The sequel, DELIRIUM! drops in 2022. Last night, Mr. Shakur Silas, Program Manager for the Caucus, and I had an engaging sit-down [...]
“Summer Daze” Despite the challenges these past two summers have brought, this is still my favorite season of the year. This has been my time to chill and enjoy the outdoors, the open road, and the beauty of nature. As a child of the 1950s and early 1960s, this was a time for such treats [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 12 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. A landmark, pivotal study pulls back [...]
Saturday, October 16! That’s the date for the return engagement of WYATT!— the captivating, thought-provoking, and oh-so entertaining radio show! WYATT! does a deep dive into those timely and critical issues that impact Gay/SGL (Same-Gender-Loving) men with a diverse set of LGBTQ movers, shakers, and change agents. The podcast is absorbing, informative, thought-provoking…and sprinkled with sly, spicy (and sometimes [...]
I’ve made it my ongoing–and fervent–mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain insidious, demoralizing, and horrific behavior that continues to plague the LGBTQ Community—Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. This is Part 11 of my ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. October is Purple Month! [...]
