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 Eight of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. COVID-19. The coronavirus. The Plague of the 21st [...]
"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 as a [...]
“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 drink?” the guy [...]
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. As mostly [...]
"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 junior high [...]
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 a bright [...]
“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 and author [...]
"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 of August [...]
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 Fulfilled” in [...]
Lose weight and get fit! De-stress. Eat healthier and diet. Get out of debt and save money! Quit smoking. According to Time, these are five of the top 10 most commonly broken New Year’s resolutions. Soooooooo…have you complied your list of New Year’s resolutions yet? Before you do, allow yours truly to avail you of some pertinent, rather “innerestin’” facts! Fifty percent [...]
Ohhhhhh, “geezalou!” It’s THAT time of the year. Again! And (seemingly) too soon. It’s the Holidays, and you’re workin’ overtime to be…well you know…festive. But oh, how you’re dreading it! Why might you be in a major funk? Maybe you’re feeling that you can’t be your “authentic self” around family-- still closeted, perhaps? Or, might you be alone [...]
I‘ve 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 Seven of an ongoing series that will address this potentially life-threatening cycle of abuse. As you’re aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And, Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) is an [...]
