Exciting news! On Sunday and Monday, May 4 & 5, I’ll be appearing LIVE! on the wildly-popular Angelique Allen radio programs! Ms. Allen is a seasoned radio host who specializes in interactive radio. Angelique’s weekly shows are heard in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and on the World Wide Web. Broadcast EST, they are: The Angelique Allen Show, broadcast live, on Sundays, [...]
So, just who is Babsi Pusca? Well, she's the German lead vocalist of the North London band, Pusca. I interviewed Babsi for two reasons: One, I'm into alternative music. But most importantly, the arttst--who's straight--is a committed ally and friend to/of the LGBT Community. The vocalist discussed the LGBT rights protest statement she made during the 2014 Winter Olympics, held in Sochi, [...]
In "Colorism in Black and White," my brand new MOOD SWINGS column for the venerable BALTIMOREOUTLOUD, I explore the ignominious origins and roots of colorism, an insidious form of racism/discrimination many Caucasians continue to wage against people of color--particularly African-Americans. Born during the advent of slavery, colorism is the practice of using the differences in complexions to pit one group of oppressed [...]
Fenway Health, a Boston LGBT group, has just reported that although Black men who have sex with men (MSM) is a very small part of the population, they make up more than 20 percent of new HIV infections in the United States. Additionally, an analysis of data from a recent six-city study of African-American gay, bisexual and MSM reveals a [...]
President Barack Obama has just named April as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The President’s proclamation shines a light even more brightly on this demoralizing crime--which can have life and death consequences. The White House press release, Presidential Proclamation—National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2014, states the following: “Every April, our Nation comes together to renew [...]
A rather disturbing report just hit my desk that really gave me pause. Therefore, I decided to make it a Wyattevans.com exclusive. According to Neal Broverman’s article, “Are the Odds Stacked Against Native Americans with HIV,” recently published at Hivplusmag.com, “The most recent studies of HIV among Native Americans living on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico found alarming [...]
“’Dang’ man! You look damn good for your age!” That soared out of the mouth of this rather attractive twentysomething guy at a recent function. You see, he thought I was in my early forties; actually, I’m older. (And yo! Don’t even ask me by exactly how much—‘cause I ain’t gonna tell ya! LOL.) After that comment, if he thought [...]
Check me out on Utube, my peoples! I discuss Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) with the Male Media Mind (M3), a blog “that harnesses the collective creativity of the nerdy” black bear community. M3 does an awesome job of both informing and entertaining the LGBTQ community. As a journalist, IPV/A is my “signature issue.” Unfortunately and sadly, this [...]
In Spring 2014, Wyatt will begin conducting national seminars and workshops on Intimate Partner Violence/Abuse (domestic violence/abuse), as well as a “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart” book tour. Stay tuned for details!
I’ll be conducting an IPV/A Seminar for the D.C. Chapter of ADODI-DC on Friday, March 7, from 7 -9 p.m., in Washington, D.C. ADODI “is a community of men of color who affirm their African Lineage and love of men. Our purpose is to foster and encourage the self-discovery, validation, empowerment and liberation of all members of our diverse community.”This event takes [...]
I’ll be conducting an IPV/A Seminar for the D.C. Chapter of ADODI-DC on Friday, March 7, from 7 -9 p.m., in Washington, D.C. ADODI “is a community of men of color who affirm their African Lineage and love of men. Our purpose is to foster and encourage the self-discovery, validation, empowerment and liberation of all members of our diverse community.” This event [...]
Happy V-Day, Y’all! My newest HUFFINGTON POST article has been published! Entitled, “My Special V-Day Gift For You,” it’s my practical contribution to this special day: the SEVEN factors responsible for the failure of gay relationships. Truly fascinating reading! Visit: www.huffingtonpost.com/wyatt-obrian-evans/my-special-vday-gift-for-_b_4756819.html
