A critical new study on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A (commonly referred to as domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community), shines an even brighter light on this heinous and potentially life-threatening behavior. As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue. As well, I conduct national seminars and workshops on this despicable behavior--which can eat away [...]
As you’re aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. And as a journalist, my signature issue is Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), the term commonly used for domestic violence and abuse in the LGBTQ community. Some time ago, I wrote an exclusive series for Baltimore OUTloud entitled, “Broken Dreams… Broken Bones.” In it, I defined and fully explained IPV/A, along [...]
In my continuing recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m presenting my Huffington Post article on how this special observance came to be. It’s a fascinating and moving unfolding and evolution of events. Visit: www.huffingtonpost.com/wyatt- obrian-evans/its-purple-month_ b_4054859.html
October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the LGBTQ community, domestic violence and abuse is generally referred to as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A. As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue. Therefore, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m involved in various activities. The first was an in-depth discussion of IPV/A on Dishing [...]
I'm penning an exclusive Column for this esteemed, monthly publication, which is distributed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded in September 1977, it has a firm pulse on, and deep roots in the Maryland LGBTQ Community. BGL offers insightful and engaging coverage on local events, as well as national and international news. It regularly tackles important and relevant topics affecting and impacting the LGBTQ [...]
I’m so excited to announce that Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—RAGE! travels to “NEW AWLINS” (NEW ORLEANS)! On Friday, September 26, 2014, the absolutely amazing BSC Entertainment and Black Angel, Inc. are featuring and promoting RAGE! at the delectable Paulie's Bar and Grill for its special Spoken Word Night/Poetry Event. Paulie’s is located in the historic Treme on 810 N. Claiborne Avenue. [...]
A recent, eye-opening study has found that Black MSM have higher rates of condom breakage and slippage as opposed to white MSM. Check out my new blog on this critical issue!
You know, I absolutely adore my assistant, Raheem! One important reason: he uncovers topical issues impacting the LGBTQ Community for exclusive features in Wyattevans.com. Raheem handed me an article from Poz.com about a recent observational study with this eye-opening conclusion: Black men who engage in sex with men (MSM) report higher rates of condom breakage and slippage as well [...]
I’m so excited to announce that Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—RAGE! travels to “NEW AWLINS” (NEW ORLEANS)! On Friday, September 26, 2014, the absolutely amazing BSC Entertainment and Black Angel, Inc. are featuring and promoting RAGE! at the delectable Paulie's Bar and Grill for its special Spoken Word Night/Poetry Event. Paulie’s is located in the historic Treme on 810 [...]
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that the outstanding Olorun Onyx Book Club has just selected Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—RAGE! as its October Book of the Month! ONYX is an organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. Also an informational organization, ONYX addresses a myriad of issues specific to persons of color. [...]
Brazil! (The) Bahamas! Canada! England! France! Germany! Ghana! St. Lucia! South Africa! I’m thrilled to report that these countries are regularly visiting Wyattevans.com. And, they're just a few of the 57 nations thus far that are doing so! Wyattevans.com continues to be the cutting-edge, on line destination for pop culture, social/political commentary, and news/features impacting the LGBTQ Community and its allies. Yo: [...]
Some time ago, I wrote a Huffington Post Gay Voices column entitled, “Kickin’ One Back May Be One Too Many.” The piece deals with such an important and timely issue, that I’ve decided to re-introduce it. So, here it is: in a group of U.S. men who have sex with men (MSM), heavy drinking plus having more than one unprotected [...]
