The Renaissance Man
Renaissance Man! That’s what Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), one of the most influential national LGBTQ media outlets, has just bestowed upon me. And I like it! Read PGN’s portrait on your’s truly at https://www.epgn.com/arts-and-culture/portraits/15009-wyatt-o-brien-evans-man-of-many-trades-and-accomplishments
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“Fatherhood” Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham June is when Pride Month is celebrated. It’s also the month when Father’s Day is observed. For far too long, there’s been a myth that the two are mutually exclusive. As a Black gay man of a certain age (or SGL) who is also a father, I wish to share my [...]
A Subversive Take On PRIDE?
Mr. Aundaray Guess, an African-American columnist for Poz.com, has given his thought-provoking—and perhaps subversive—take on PRIDE. Mr. Guess presents what seems to be rather compelling reasons he has chosen NOT to celebrate the June festivities. See what you think. Visit https://www.poz.com/blog/5-reasons-celebrate-pride#lid=d5ab18bd98.f61896809a
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“REFLECTIONS FROM A BROTHA OF A CERTAIN AGE” Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham When I hear the word “Reflections,” the old school in me immediately thinks of the hit by Diana Ross and the Supremes in 1967. Of course, that was one of Motown’s go-to songs when your man has dumped you and you make a late-night visit to [...]
Workin’ Dat Mic!
Special Announcement, Y’all! This fall, I’m reinventing and relaunching my radio show! Entitled Raw N Real with Wyatt O’Brian Evans, it’s gonna be a truly fab-u-lous listening experience--ab-so-lute-ly off da chain and hook, with divine Fi-Yah and desire! You’ll hear from titillating, tantalizing and provocative guests from all walks of life. In other words, it’s gonna be tight like…dat. Y’all are gonna say, “Dang! Dat [...]
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“You Never Know” Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham “YOU NEVER KNOW” “You never know what hand in life you’ll be dealt.” That is a motto of the Edwards family, in the next book of my series, ‘You Never Know: A Christopher Family Novel’. Yes, there were Black folks who came from old money—we simply didn’t hear of them because they didn’t [...]
Soul Voyages
“Our weakest moments in life often come when faced with adversity. The ability to cope with difficult situations can define who we are and how we go forward in life’s journey.” Jose Esparza, an emerging author full of promise, exemplifies—no actually, embodies—these instructive and inspiring words. And this heartfelt and captivating scribe has an engaging, scintillating—and rather impressive—debut [...]
The IPV/A Chronicles, Part Four: Down the Barrel of a Gun
I have made it my ongoing--and fervent--mission to continue to shine a bright light on a certain demoralizing, insidious and horrific cycle of behavior that continues to be a growing concern within the LGBTQ Community. This is Part Four of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. Welcome back. This installment of The IPV/A Chronicles addresses a recent and disturbing [...]