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 [...]
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
Yo. I have an early VALENTINE'S DAY gift just for you! My newest "MOOD SWINGS" Column in BALTIMOREOUTLOUD is entitled, "The Top 10 Qualities for Gay Super Couples." I ask the Q, "What makes a healthy and enduring gay/SGL relationship successful?" To find the answer, I consulted a relationship expert. And what he has to say is quite interesting--and illuminating--to say the [...]
Later this year, I’ll be conducting seminars and workshops across the country on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, which is stigmatized and grossly under reported in the LGBTQ Community. As I prepare for these events, I’ll be acknowledging noteworthy IPV/A organizations for the Huffington Post. Read my recent feature on one such organization, Boston’s The Network/La Red: Here is the my Huffington [...]
I am pleased to share this excerpt from my new book Rage! Enjoy! The Interview At his mansion, wealthy celebrity Wesley Laurence Kelly is interviewing individuals for the position of Chief of Security. On this particular morning, the first applicant is Antonio Miguel Rios, Jr. This is the future couple’s first contact. Y’all, Rios was a fuckin’ sight to behold! A [...]
The Battering ‘Tonio and Wes has become a monogamous couple. Unfortunately for them, they face daunting obstacles to and serious struggles in their relationship. Making matters worse is a devious and deadly individual who masterfully manipulates ‘Tonio into believing that Wes has been unfaithful! Of course, Wes has remained true to his partner. Unfortunately, as a result, ‘Tonio physically confronts Wes. Never [...]
Greetings! My latest Huffington Post article, "Maco L. Faniel, Hip-Hop in Houston Author, Talks Hip-Hop in Homophobia," has been published! It's a review of the new tome that chronicles Houston's hip-hop culture. Substantive, poignant and engrossing, Hip-Hop in Houston provides a deeper, fuller understanding and a better appreciation of the genre as a whole. Visit: www.huffingtonpost.com/wyatt-obrian-evans/maco-l-faniel-hip-hop-in-houston_b_4334359.html
As well, my two-part Mood Swings column for BaltimoreOUTloud has debuted! Entitled "Wash that Loser Right Outta Your Hair," it addresses why you just can't seem to dump the loser you're dating--and whether you should stay or go! Visit: www.baltimoreoutloud.com/thinking-outloud.
