Conversations With The Duchess 2
"I Am a Survivor!" Guest Writer: Carlton R. Smith For my second column, I was trying to think of a theme that would be of compelling interest to my new readership. Then, I had an epiphany: how about sharing my story, my journey of being a longtime HIV survivor. As of March of this year, I quietly celebrate 30 years [...]
A Sublime Gem Across the Pond, Part One
Meet Dr. Martin Luther Patrick, an award-winning playwright and author who hails from London, England! His storied literary career spans decades. Dr. Patrick’s debut novel, “JJ’s Isolation,” is one to-ta-lee exhilarating ride, with rich detail and characterization! His second novel, “Love Both Ways," drops this summer. In Part One of my exclusive Huffington Post Queer Voices interview with the [...]
Make Your “Great Escape!”
Due to popular demand, I’ve created a Special Section on WYATTEVANS.COM devoted to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence/abuse within the LGBTQ Community. This Special Section includes: exactly what IPV/A is and means; it’s consequences and ramifications; a list of resources you can tap into; and all of my articles on this demoralizing, dehumanizing—and potentially [...]
Hot Tea and Ice 5
“No Confetti Required” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings and salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Happy belated Mother’s Day and early Father’s Day to those who fall in those categories. Also, we observe a moment of silence and loads of respect for those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you all on Memorial Day. [...]
Sex In Prison, Part One
It’s an unfortunate fact that Black men—vastly over represented within our prison system—make up a high percentage of HIV-positive inmates. And according to the study, “Incarcerated Black Men Report Sex in Prison, Posing Challenges for HIV Prevention and Treatment,” these males pose an infection risk not only to other inmates—but to members of their communities once they are released. The [...]
HIV Crim: A Dangerous Global Phenom
What does the word phenom mean? Well, as the shortened form of phenomenon, it refers to “a person or thing of outstanding abilities or qualities.” However, when applied to HIV criminalization, it takes on an entirely different understanding or subtext, which is ominous…and dangerous. You see, a new report by the HIV Justice Network and the Global Network [...]
Conversations With The Duchess
"Remembering a Musical Genius: Prince Rocks Us with ‘Pop Life’ to Pop Culture" Guest Writer: Carlton R. Smith Greetings! First, I want to give a shout out to Wyatt O' Brian Evans for such an amazing opportunity to write this column for his extensive fan base. My nickname is "Duchess," which was given to me by one of my lifelong friends [...]
Just How Many “Undetectables” Are There?
Get a load of this encouraging new development: recent research has indicated that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may have overstated the size of the U.S. HIV population, while significantly underestimating the share that has a fully suppressed viral load (undetectable). Researchers utilized HIV lab reporting to estimate prevalence of the disease in New York City [...]