“Love Is Not Always Blind” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I stood at the door to the apartment, preparing myself for the mystery that was in store for me. “Behind this door might be my perfect soulmate,” I thought. I checked my clothes, my breath, my hair—everything. I had to make sure that I was totally “on point.” My hopes soaring, I got up the [...]
IPV/A, the acronym for Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, is generally referred to as domestic violence and abuse (DVA) within the LGBTQ community. Sadly and unfortunately, this horrific behavior continues to be a critical issue. What makes matters worse is that stigma is a driving force that keeps this demeaning and demoralizing cycle of abuse “swept under the rug.” It’s the “elephant in the room.” This leads to IPV/A [...]
“Roll With Being A Role Model!” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Trusting you are well and staying cool this summer. I’m currently giving thanks every day for air conditioning, cool beverages, and lightweight clothing. Although I’m a Southerner by birth, this heat is something else! Despite the high temperatures, I spent this past Fourth of July [...]
This past March, I penned “The Undetectability Of It All,” for Wyattevans.com. The article stated that the AIDS United Public Policy Committee declared that it has “strongly affirmed the conclusive evidence proving that people living with HIV who have achieved a sustained, undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV to sexual partners. This evidence-based declaration reinforces AIDS United’s programmatic, policy and advocacy work to expand access to antiretroviral medications to [...]
For most of the long Independence Day Holiday, I was “takin’ a (generous) bite outta” the Big Apple! (LOL) And at one of the parties I attended, an incident got deep under my skin and really rankled me. This particular soiree was interracial: roughly, the breakdown was 50% Black, 30 % Caucasian and 20 % Latino/Blatino. And, it was mostly [...]
Wyatt’s Man Cave makes its grand return to the awesome LesBe Real Radio Talk and Mixcloud in one helluva H-U-G-E way, tackling a critical societal issue with a very special guest! That individual is Mr. HARTSEL C. SHIRLEY: author, vocalist—and Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse (IPV/A) survivor. Mr. Shirley reveals just how he overcame his harrowing experience with Intimate Partner Violence & Abuse—and then claimed his Best Life! Then, Hartsel dishes about his [...]
“Four Simple Words of Comfort” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman It was so dark in the room that I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face. It was so dark that I could probably hear a pin drop; that’s if a pin did drop. I know that if I were a kid, I would probably be scared, calling for [...]
“Parents Are People, Too!” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! I send a virtual shower of confetti and a round of kudos for the college graduates and their family members partaking of this month’s literary offering. Regardless how long the journey took, you made it to the end and you should be celebrated. Along with college graduations, [...]
Wyatt’s Man Cave (WMC) has returned to the awesome LesBe Real Radio Talk and Mixcloud in one helluva H-U-G-E way! This very special eppy of Wyatt's Man Cave is a "Salute to Mr. Aaron Paul!" I welcome this innovative and sensational British international recording artist, who was discovered by the one-and-only Simon Cowell! Aaron dishes about how he met [...]
Recently, I had the honor and distinct pleasure of being Angela Stribling’s special guest on her wildly popular radio show, “Pillow Talk With Angela.” The program is “an aural aphrodisiac of provocative relationship talk set to a sexy soundtrack of top shelf R&B, jazz and lounge” music. Arguably, the iconic Ms. Stribling is best known for her TV career on [...]
I’m Special Consultant to ViiV Healthcare’s “Positive Affirmations--ACCELERATE!” Initiative, a bold community engagement effort targeted to Black Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With men (MSM) who reside in and around Baltimore, Maryland. This groundbreaking Initiative is designed to empower these individuals through health and wellness. The overarching goals of "Positive Affirmations--ACCELERATE!" are: “(1) to connect Black men who [...]
With his continuing lies, deceit, (attempted) obfuscation, and reckless and injurious strokes of the pen (executive actions) Trump continues to dismantle and defame this country—bit by bit, piece by piece. He’s hard and assiduously at work violating the Emoluments Clause; enriching himself, his family and friends; shredding the safety net; and chipping away at the hard-fought gains that LGBTQ and minority [...]
