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“December 1, 1955” In this day and age, we remember December 1 as World AIDS Day. Even with the medical advances in treating HIV and AIDS, it still impacts people around the globe, particularly people of color. In the height of the fear, ignorance, and paranoia of the 1980s, I attended more funerals [...]
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By the time Clyde McPhatter crossed the line from being a gospel performer with The Lebanon Singers, he was a seasoned, standout voice with a unique delivery and a stage presence that captivated audiences. Clyde Lensley McPhatter was born on November 15, 1932, to Rev. George McPhatter and his wife, Eva, in the Hayti community of Durham, [...]
“Git Down” With Your Gobble, Gobble!
Has this year just flown by? This week is Thanksgiving, although I like to refer to it as “Turkey Day.” As misterbandb.com states, “Thanksgiving has become synonymous with family and friends: a time to connect with one another both near and far and share a celebratory lunch or dinner together for the day. Yet for some, this [...]
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“Role Reversal” As men of a certain age, especially if we are fathers, we are reminded that being a parent never stops. Sure, my son is 22 and a young adult, but I’m still a dad. I may take a step back, but I’ll always be a dad. Yes, I’m at the age [...]
Mock: Master Storyteller & Best-Selling Author!
Mark the date—Saturday, October 15! The “WYATT!” Podcast returns with an Exhilarating Exclusive: our guest is MOCK, the Amazon Best-Selling Author! Her genres are Gay/Lesbian Erotic Romance, as well as fantasy and Sci FY. Her much-anticipated new novel, The Story Of You: The Lost Brothers Series, was released just a few weeks ago, and guess [...]
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“The Seeker” Guest Writer: Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley James Richmond Barthé was born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to Richmond Barthé and Marie Clementine Robateau. When James was just a few months old, his father passed away at 22, leaving his mother, a dressmaker, to raise him alone. Before Barthé began elementary school, she married William Franklin, and [...]
Visionaries & Truthtellers!
Just recently, I was privileged to appear on Visionaries and Truthtellers (V&T), the engaging, insightful, and popular podcast. The host of V&T is Anthony Carter, a renowned author, writer, and documentary filmmaker. And of course, radio personality. It was great fun to be “on the other side of the table,” the one being interviewed! LOL. Anthony and [...]
Youths Living with HIV Confront Higher Risk of Suicide
Landmark new research presented at the recent 24th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2022) in Montreal has found that adolescents and young adults infected with HIV at birth are more likely to attempt suicide than their HIV-negative peers. Additionally, those facing stigma and other hardships in life are even more likely to try to take their own lives. This is [...]