"Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.” Unknown Needless to say, this credo, this maxim has much, much more than a ring of truth to it. These words of wisdom and inspiration are espoused [...]
HIV expert and activist JAMAL HAILEY has his own personal stake in the war on HIV he’s helping to wage: he’s had family die from the disease. In Part Three of my exclusive Huffington Post Queer Voices interview with Jamal, he provides us with exceptional insight into exactly why he’s so dedicated and committed to the struggle against HIV. It’s a [...]
HIV expert JAMAL HAILEY has his own personal stake in the war on HIV he’s helping to wage: he’s had family die from the disease. In Part Two of my exclusive Huffington Post Queer Voices interview with Mr. Hailey, he discusses stigma, the intersection of HIV and IPV/A, HIV prevention and care from a radical social justice perspective, and the practice [...]
HIV expert JAMAL HAILEY has his own personal stake in the war on HIV he’s helping to wage: he’s had family die from the disease. I’ve conducted an exclusive Huffington Post Queer Voices interview with Mr. Hailey, who discusses his many years of work in the HIV/AIDS arena, and how the disease continues to disproportionately affect communities of color—particularly those in [...]
Late last year, I wrote “AHF on the Attack” for Wyattevans.com, which centered on a ballot initiative that mandated the use of condoms in all porn productions throughout the entire state of California. The part of the measure that had the adult entertainment industry really up in arms—and panicky, to say the least—is the following: that regular citizens could sue porn [...]
Back in May 2013, I wrote an exclusive article for the Huffington Post Gay Voices entitled, “Kickin’ One Back May Be One Too Many.” It stated that in a group of U.S. men who had sex with men (MSM), heavy drinking plus having more than one unprotected receptive anal intercourse partner in the past two years doubled the risk of acquiring [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
