Old School New Kid 10
"Blue Lights in the Basement" Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham For those of us brothas of a certain age, “Blue Lights in the Basement” was the title of an album by Roberta Flack. When I think of that phrase, I think of a place and mood that took place despite the challenges. Hence, I consider this installment more [...]
Honey, Let Me Tell You Something! 18
“Man In The Mirror” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I’m so jazzed and proud that author, performer, and podcast host Mr. R. L. Norman has returned to WYATTEVANS.COM! So Y’all, get ready for more of R. L.’s topical, scintillating and thought-provoking prose! And his new novel, “Honey, I Can’t Stand the Rain: The Story of Survival,” drops in April. Ready? Aight…let’s do it to it! "Can I buy you a [...]
Vong Show: More Than Just a Showman
I’ve got mad respect for Vong Show! Hailing from Canada, he’s an Asian stand-up comic whose star is shining quite brightly. An integral stop on my eclectic journey as a talent makes me say that about Mr. Show. Allow me to explain. Back in the day—the ‘90s to be exact—I, myself, was a stand-up. [...]
Old School New Kid 9
"A Writer's Work Is Never Done" Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham One thing this Old School New Kid has learned is that my writing is ever-evolving. Honing one’s craft and writing style is an ongoing process, especially when writing is one’s passion. I remember my days as a child when my stories were largely about animals. In [...]
Black Gay History IS American History.
It’s an indisputable and immutable fact: Black Gay History IS American History. February is designated as Black History Month. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month reminds us all that each and every American must shine [...]
Perseverance, Thy Name is R. L. Norman
“You have to believe in yourself in order to succeed. If you don't, no one else will.” Sounds simple, eh? Then, why is it that too many of us find it so difficult to do? That’s the mantra of Mr. R. L. Norman, arguably the quintessential Renaissance man. Mr. Norman is an African American entrepreneur, videographer, performer, columnist, internet host [...]
Old School New Kid 8
"Never Give Up" Preview Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham A Wyattevans.com exclusive! A tantalizing excerpt from “Never Give Up,” the much anticipated and soon-to-be released tome by Mr. W. D. Foster-Graham! Through the lens of Judge Berry’s wife, Juanita Langston Berry, here is a preview of one of the pivotal events of my upcoming novel, “Never Give Up. On the evening [...]
Fulfilling Your Wishes
Wanna start off your New Year just right? Well, you can with “Wishes Fulfilled,” the popular book and seminar by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Sadly in 2015, this acclaimed motivational speaker and international best-selling author passed away. The salient message of “Wishes Fulfilled” is: a change in feeling (and thinking) is a change in (your) destiny. As I’ve been applying “Wishes [...]