WYATTEVANS.COM is proud to present an array of authors and writers who bring their distinctive, compelling voices—along with their unique “flava”– to the table for the reader to savor. Having been carefully selected, these Guest Columnists craft thought-provoking prose that engages the mind, inspires the spirit…and fills the heart! Give yourself a literary treat by doing a deep dive and immersing yourself…
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“Family Matters: Not the TV Show” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! The holiday time is upon us with all the trappings that come with it. Travels plans will be made. Diets will be broken. And of course, the holidays are also the time that the concept of how much family matters [...]
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“Hands Down, Hands Up” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman As I sat in the back of the car waiting, I was blinded by all the flashing lights. Vehicles were slowing down as they passed by, with the drivers trying to get a glimpse of what was happening. With all the people who were trying to get a look at [...]
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“Grown Folks’ Friendships” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Sending wishes, and hope fall is doing right by you. For many of us, it is time to move away from shorts and open-toe shoes to sweaters and sturdy footwear. Nights are getting longer, temperatures are dropping and before you know it, store aisles [...]
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“Time: That Most Precious Commodity” Guest Writer: Buster Sly This past year has been challenging on a very personal level. After spending so much time away in Europe last year, I returned to the States when I find out that my mother had just been diagnosed with third stage cancer. That came on the heels of the passing of [...]
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“The Master Plan” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman I was standing on the side of the stage out of the line of sight from the audience. From my vantage point, I could only see a few people in the front rows. I had no idea how many people showed up for this event--my debut. You see, this was [...]
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“Age Is Just a Number” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greeting and Salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers. I hope this month finds you all in good spirits--and staying cool. As for me, I’m coping with the heat by drinking plenty of cool beverages--some of them adult--and trying not to exert myself too much. I believe that a true lady shouldn't appear slick from sweat [...]
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“I Will, I Won't, I Do” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman "I object!" the man shouted as he stood up in the back of the church.I can’t believe this is happening! How dare someone object to my marriage?I know that some people in my position would not get married; but I am doing what my heart feels.You see, I remember it like [...]
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"PRIDE: A Celebration of Liberation" Guest Writer: Carlton R. Smith President Barack Obama has just designated the area around the Stonewall Inn in New York City as the nation’s first national monument to LGBTQ rights. As you know, The Stonewall Uprising is largely regarded as the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ movement for civil rights. And our PRIDE celebrations grew out [...]
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“The Power Of Pride” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Hope you are staying cool in this summer heat. Although I consider myself a proud daughter of the South, even I sometimes find the rising temperature a little bit too much to take. Days of ninety plus weather leaves me praising the person who invented air conditioning—and mastering [...]
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“Writer, You Say What?” Guest Writer: R. L. Norman He stood across the room from me not saying a word. I was slowly becoming nervous as he just stared at me, looking all seductive. As he walked slowly towards me, I backed up until I could go nowhere. I bumped into the desk that was behind me and stumbled for a [...]
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"I Am a Survivor!" Guest Writer: Carlton R. Smith For my second column, I was trying to think of a theme that would be of compelling interest to my new readership. Then, I had an epiphany: how about sharing my story, my journey of being a longtime HIV survivor. As of March of this year, I quietly celebrate 30 years [...]
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“No Confetti Required” Guest Writer: LaToya Hankins Greetings and salutations, Hot Tea and Ice Sippers! Happy belated Mother’s Day and early Father’s Day to those who fall in those categories. Also, we observe a moment of silence and loads of respect for those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. We honor you all on Memorial Day. [...]
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"Remembering a Musical Genius: Prince Rocks Us with ‘Pop Life’ to Pop Culture" Guest Writer: Carlton R. Smith Greetings! First, I want to give a shout out to Wyatt O' Brian Evans for such an amazing opportunity to write this column for his extensive fan base. My nickname is "Duchess," which was given to me by one of my lifelong friends [...]