Oh, my gawd. The New Year is here! And coming with the year ahead are all those ambitious, dramatic—and myriad–promises we make. We vow (and fervently!), “This year’s gonna be different ‘cause THIS TIME, I’m gonna stick to my New Year’s Resolutions!” Just like glue. So, I thought it’d be rather nifty to explore the [...]
Tuesday, December 28! That’s the return date of WYATT!— the arresting, provocative, and uber- entertaining radio show! 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 [...]
“What a Difference One Voice Makes” These days, many people consider December 1 as World AIDS Day; I acknowledge that this does have its place, given how it has impacted the lives of the LGBT community and beyond. However, I remember this day in history for a different reason. I was three years old on December 1, [...]
Saturday, December 18! That’s the date for the dynamic return of WYATT!— the engrossing, provocative, and thoroughly entertaining radio show! 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 [...]
Yes, the holidays are with us! Unfortunately, however, 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 [...]
Saturday, December 11! That’s the date for the return engagement of WYATT!— the scintillating, titillating, and thought-provoking radio show! 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 [...]
Saturday, December 4! That’s the date for the return engagement of WYATT!— the scintillating, titillating, and thought-provoking radio show! 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 [...]
Just what is “Chemsex?” Well, it means using drugs as part of your sex life. It’s most common among MSM (men who have sex with men). According to a study published in HIV Medicine, MSM living with HIV who engaged in chemsex were three times more likely to say they were “very unhappy” with their sex lives [...]
Mark the date: Friday, November 26 (6 CST/7 EST/4 PST; all times PM)! I’m elated that the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus (CBGMC) has selected me as the first author in its Black and Queer Book Club series! In a virtual event, I’ll perform readings from and have a lively discussion about my latest novel, Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—FRENZY! (https://www.wyattevans.com/nctua/) The [...]
“Black Love, Meet Cute” During my life, I have certainly read my share of LGBTQ novels. Unfortunately, many of them have portrayed African American pastors as villains and antagonists, including in the romance genre. However, I remain ever inspired by Toni Morrison’s quote, “If there is a story you wish to read, and it hasn’t been written [...]
Saturday, November 20! That’s the return engagement of WYATT!— the engaging, thought-provoking, and mesmerizing radio show! 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 [...]
“The Most Handsome Man in Harlem” Guest Writer: Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley A teacher, model, and passionate patron of the arts, Harold Jackman was particularly known for his involvement in the Harlem Renaissance and his dedication to preserving African American cultural artifacts. From the outside looking in, he was beautiful, yet elusive -– that’s the first impression one may have gotten [...]
