“Ribbon in the Sky” Guest Writer: Bishop Hartsel Clifton Shirley Detroit is known for a few things: being the home of the big three auto manufacturers (Ford, GM, Chrysler); the birthplace of Motown, the record label that introduced beloved singers and groups such as Marvin Gaye, India Arie, the Supremes, the Commodores, and Boys II Men to the world. [...]
You REALLY outta make a date with this date: Saturday, August 7! That’s when the new episode of WYATT!--the rapidly growing radio show--makes its return engagement! 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, thought-provoking…and sprinkled [...]
“To Thine Own Self” Guest Writer: W.D. Foster-Graham June 2021 was certainly a big month in this household. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Father’s Day has special meaning for me. My husband and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. And on a local level, I and another LGBT congregant had the honor of speaking at our [...]
Monday, I had the privilege of being the special guest on #ILoveGay Today, one of the most venerable and popular LGBTQ+ podcasts! Our effervescent discussion includes the 411 on my new WYATT! podcast, the impetus behind my Nothing Can Tear Us Apart series of novels, and how my journey has influenced and impacted my endeavors. According to #ILoveGay Today’s website page, [...]
The Gay Male Rights Project, Inc. has chosen me to participate in the new Op-Ed Program for its influential and well-respected online platform, The Gay Male Journal. Jose Perez, VP of Operations, The Gay Male Rights Project, Inc., stated, “Mr. Evans has been selected because he has a voice, view, and/or opinion that we believe will resonate with our [...]
Now and then, a talent graces the world with its appearance. It’s like a shooting star! And those who catch a glimpse are forever changed. This was the life of Franklyn Vincent Ellison Seales. Born on July 15, 1952, he was the fifth child of eight to Francis Seales, a government employee and [...]
You REALLY should make a date with this date: Friday, July 2! Pray tell us, if you will! Well, that’s when the new eppy of WYATT!, my rapidly growing radio show, returns with a freakin' BANG!!! And it’s all just in time to kick start yo’ Fourth of July festivities (Smile, Wink, Wink)! The absorbing, thought-provoking, and oh-so entertaining podcast [...]
“It Never Stops” Yes, June is Pride Month, in commemoration of the Stonewall riots that took place on June 27, 1969, and lasted three days. It was a time when LGBT folks said, “Enough,” and fought back against the police harassment that was a common practice for far too long. And leading the pack of social resistance [...]
Special Announcement! The Gay Male Rights Project, Inc. has chosen me to participate in the new Op-Ed Program for its influential and well-respected online platform, The Gay Male Journal. The subject of my first entry is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), which is domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ Community. Largely due to stigma, IPV/A tends [...]
It is imperative that you make a date with this date: Saturday, June 12. Why? That’s when the new installment of WYATT!, the rapidly growing radio show, drops! The absorbing and thought-provoking podcast airs on both YouTube and Spotify. This episode of WYATT! is part one of a special series that tackles and drills down on a [...]
Lockdown this date: Saturday, June 5! That’s when the brand new episode of WYATT!--my fast-growing and engrossing radio show—returns to the airwaves! The podcast airs on both YouTube and Spotify. This time out, we travel the globe to Sydney, Australia. And, I get to step into the boxing ring and go toe to toe (figuratively, not literally) with [...]
“Speaking in Retrospect” Recently on my Twitter feed, I was invited to do a “Quote Retweet,” attaching a black-and-white photo myself. I had to dig deep to find one; it is included in this post. From time to time, I have been asked variations of the following question: “If you could tell your younger self anything, what would [...]
