Jon Towslee: Supreme “FRENZY!”-aholic
I’m happy to announce that Mr. Jonathan Towslee has become the President of the Wyatt O’Brian Evans Official Fan Club! Actually, one of the refrain’s from The Pointer Sisters’ megahit “I’m So Excited!” better describes my feeling. Openly gay and hailing from Boston, Mr. Towslee is a financial industry executive and community activist. I’m proud and privileged that Jon [...]
Hot Tea and Ice 8
“Grown Folks’ Friendships” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Sending wishes, and hope fall is doing right by you. For many of us, it is time to move away from shorts and open-toe shoes to sweaters and sturdy footwear. Nights are getting longer, temperatures are dropping and before you know it, store aisles [...]
Slyer Than A Fox 3
“Time: That Most Precious Commodity” Guest Writer: Buster Sly This past year has been challenging on a very personal level. After spending so much time away in Europe last year, I returned to the States when I find out that my mother had just been diagnosed with third stage cancer. That came on the heels of the passing of [...]
Countdown: FRENZY!
What would you do after the man of your dreams battered you because he believed you'd been unfaithful? Could you forgive this man to whom you've given every piece of your heart? Desirable, wealthy gay African-American celebrity Wesley (Wes) Laurence Kelly yearns for a gratifying and enduring love. Unfortunately, it has slipped through his fingers. Repeatedly. Enter [...]
Honey, Let Me Tell You Something! 12
“The Master Plan” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I was standing on the side of the stage out of the line of sight from the audience. From my vantage point, I could only see a few people in the front rows. I had no idea how many people showed up for this event--my debut. You see, this was [...]
One Step Closer To The Cure
Outstanding news! Just recently, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was awarded a contract from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help advance the development of potential AIDS vaccines. IAVI is a global, non-profit, public-private partnership that works to accelerate the development of vaccines to prevent HIV and AIDS. The Initiative researches and develops vaccine candidates, [...]
Chris Dickerson—“Profile in (Fierce) Courage”
“What a man, what a man, what a man…What a mighty good man…” –Whatta Man,” by Salt-n-Pepa with En Vogue. When I was growing up—as my gay identity was forming and burning brightly within--that’s what I ascribed to African-American bodybuilder Chris Dickerson, an IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) Mr. Olympia legend. On a number of levels, I was intrigued [...]
Hot Tea and Ice 7
“Age Is Just a Number” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers. I hope this month finds you all in good spirits--and staying cool. As for me, I’m coping with the heat by drinking plenty of cool beverages--some of them adult--and trying not to exert myself too much. I believe that a true lady shouldn't appear slick from sweat [...]