“The Preacher” Guest Writer: Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley When people use the phrase "bible belt," they typically (and incorrectly) refer to the country's Southern region. However, the Midwest can also adopt that term. The Midwest can also assert that Reverend Clarence Cobbs was instrumental in bringing innovation to the bible belt's "church world." Clarence Cobbs was born [...]
“In Gratitude” The year 2022 has come to an end. Indeed, it's had its share of challenges; however, it's also had blessings. As an independent novelist and columnist at this stage of my life, I have much to be grateful. First, I give honor and thanks to God for this gift of writing. Truly, our [...]
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 humor! The fast-growing podcast airs on both YouTube and Spotify. This Saturday, January 21, is Part Two of my special series on [...]
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. WYATT! is absorbing, informative, provocative--and sprinkled with sly, spicy (and sometimes a wee bit) scandalous humor! The fast-growing podcast airs on both YouTube and Spotify. On this Saturday, January 7, I’m kicking off the New [...]
Oh my! It's a shiny New Year! And coming with the year ahead are all those ambitious, dramatic—and myriad--promises we make. We fervently vow, "This year's gonna be different 'cause THIS TIME, I'm gonna stick to my New Year's Resolutions!" Just like glue. So, it would be rather nifty to explore the roots [...]
Yes, the holidays are with us! Unfortunately, for more than a few of us, this usually joyous and festive occasion has turned out to be the exact opposite of what we thought, hoped, and planned it would be. That’s because we’re still contending with the COVID-19 virus, which has upended our lives in ways that were utterly inconceivable nearly [...]
“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 than I [...]
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, North Carolina. [...]
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 is not [...]
“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 where grandchildren [...]
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 what? It’s [...]
“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 in time [...]
