Tomorrow is “V-Day”—Valentine’s Day! In recognition of this special day of L-U-V, I decided to answer the following question: “Is there a particular recipe for nurturing and preserving a successful, lasting LGBTQ relationship?” To find out, I consulted an expert: certified personal love coach Brian Rzepczynski, columnist for The Gay Love Coach. His answer? “No.” Then he explains, “One of the [...]
“Shady BS” Guest Writer: Bobby Smith A white CIS woman and a Black SGL man are leaving a business meeting together. The woman tries to hail a cab for both of them to share; however, a cab is not obtained until the man attempts to hail one. The woman chalks it up to old school misogyny until she notices the male driver is making [...]
“It's About That G-Thang”Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Happy 2016! I’m trusting all is well in your world.Please allow me the opportunity to introduce “my selves” to you. I may be an only child raised by an only child, but I feel I have a not-so secret identity I want to share with you.By day, I am LaToya Hankins, a 44-year-old polite woman who [...]
Since more than NINETY (90) Nations (Thus Far!) are making WYATTEVANS.COM the Go-To-It Destination for News, Features and Entertainment for the LGBTQ Community and its Allies, I’ve “cranked UP the heat!” Hey: it’s only fitting! To that end, I’m excited and proud to introduce yet another Guest Columnist to the WYATTEVANS.COM Family! She’s MS. LA TOYA HANKINS—an author, activist and journalist. Ms. [...]
On Monday, February 1, 6 p.m., spend a very special evening with Yours Truly! I’ll be a featured guest of BRUHS (Book Reading Uplifts His Spirit), an innovative program sponsored by Washington, D.C.’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. I’ll perform selected readings from my latest novel, “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—RAGE!” As well, I’ll give you the 411 on all [...]
On Monday, February 1, join me for a very special evening at BRUHS (Book Reading Uplifts His Spirit)! I’ll perform selected readings from my latest novel, “Nothing Can Tear Us Apart—RAGE!” As well, I’ll entertain questions, and give you the 411 on all the exciting plans I have in store for 2016, including “FRENZY!”--the To-Ta-lee Electrifying and Riveting sequel to “RAGE!” [...]
Quite a few years ago, I was on a first date with a rather “hawt” (hot) guy. At the end, I offered, “We should get together again soon.” Dryly, he answered, “Sure thing.” However, I never heard from him again—although I left several voice mails. This was yet another in a succession of first dates—and a few seconds--that crashed and [...]
HIV criminalization rates in California and across the nation might be much higher than originally believed, concluded a new study by the Williams Institute. Additionally, Black men and women—as well as white women—were much more likely than white men to be charged under HIV-related laws. Entitled “HIV Criminalization in California: Penal Implications for People Living with HIV/AIDS,” this seminal and eye-opening report [...]
I want to wish each and every one of you a Safe, Fulfilling, Rewarding, Prosperous and Joyous NEW YEAR! 2015 has been another banner and stellar year for me, and I thank God and Jesus Christ for the continued blessings. I’m thrilled that through WYATTEVANS.COM, I’m continuing to reach and touch more and more of you in substantive, informative and entertaining [...]
Laverne Cox is an African-American transgender individual who has become a breakthrough, history-making artist…and a household name. An actress, reality television star and producer, and LGBTQ advocate, Ms. Cox became the first openly transgender person to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of “Sophia Burset” on the Netflix television series Orange is the New Black. She’s graced [...]
“WHAT DO THE LONELY DO AT CHRISTMAS?”Guest Writer: R. L. Norman It was so silent that we could hear every sound or movement in the house. We sat there as still and as quietly as we could, even though we were half asleep. We had waited until we thought our parents were asleep before we went on our undercover mission. It was about [...]
I and the rest of The WYATTEVANS.COM Family wish You and Yours an Ab-so-lute-ly Mah-va-lous Holiday! Spend quality time and have Big Fun with Family and Friends. It's imperative that we do NOT lose sight on what this Holiday means and holds. And finally, I wish peace on earth...and so importantly, inner peace within each and every one of you!
