IPV/A

26 07, 2015

Bobby Smith: Makin’ It Through the Storm

By |2015-07-26T15:58:00-04:00July 26th, 2015|Categories: Events|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

The WYATT O’BRIAN EVANS Show--on the progressive PapichuloRADIO.com—makes its Righteous and Real Return on Sunday, July 26th @ 9 PM ET/6 PM PT!      The eppy is all about a serious and critical issue I’m extremely passionate about:  Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), the term used for domestic violence/abuse within the LGBTQ Community.   On Sunday night, I’ll give you an encapsulated version [...]

2 04, 2015

Thanks, G. A. B.!

By |2015-04-02T14:45:15-04:00April 2nd, 2015|Categories: news|Tags: , , |0 Comments

     I wanna thank the “wayyy-cool” Guys At Brunch (Shawn Bradley, Nicholas) for a really great experience!  I was their special guest for a discussion on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A).  I explained in detail what IPV/A is, its warning signs, and how it can take an immeasurable toll on victims.  As well, I spoke on how I made my [...]

23 02, 2015

Mom Assaults Son Because She Believes He’s “Gay”

By |2015-02-23T18:03:18-05:00February 23rd, 2015|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , , , , |2 Comments

      As everyone’s aware, as a journalist, my signature issue is Gay Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A).  This demoralizing, horrendous--and potentially life-threatening--behavior is heavily stigmatized; thereby, it tends to be grossly underreported.  Therefore, I’ve made it my mission to shine a bright light on IPV/A.       And just recently, there’s been an unfortunate “twist” or sorts in this sick, galling [...]

5 12, 2014

Does Lovin’ Me Include Battering Me?

By |2014-12-05T12:13:45-05:00December 5th, 2014|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

      Kwame Harris.  William Ewell.  What do these two men have in common?      Well, they are (were) Black.  And, both men got caught up in separate incidents of the “nasty bizness” of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A).       In his particular situation, Harris was the abuser.        In his particular situation, Ewell was the victim.        And [...]

1 11, 2014

I Love You To Death, Part Two

By |2014-11-01T12:38:03-04:00November 1st, 2014|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

     The second installment of my three-part series on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) has just been published in Baltimore Gay Life (BGL)!  Entitled “I Love You to Death,” it’s the topic of“The W.O.E. Report,” my exclusive, monthly column for BGL.       “I Love You to Death, Part Two” lays out the Complete Cycle of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse.  [...]

1 11, 2014

New Landmark Study Finds IPV/A More Common than Originally Believed

By |2014-11-01T10:04:01-04:00November 1st, 2014|Categories: blog|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

      A critical new study on Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A (commonly referred to as domestic violence and abuse within the LGBTQ community), shines an even brighter light on this heinous and potentially life-threatening behavior.     As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue.  As well, I conduct national seminars and workshops on this despicable behavior--which can eat away [...]

4 10, 2014

I Love You To Death, Part One

By |2014-10-04T10:33:25-04:00October 4th, 2014|Categories: blog, ipva|Tags: , , |0 Comments

     October is designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  In the LGBTQ community, domestic violence and abuse is generally referred to as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse, or IPV/A.        As a journalist, IPV/A is my signature issue.  Therefore, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I’m involved in various activities.  The first was an in-depth discussion of IPV/A on Dishing [...]

3 04, 2014

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

By |2014-04-03T17:53:54-04:00April 3rd, 2014|Categories: blog, news|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

     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 [...]

18 03, 2014

Wyatt and M3 on IPV/A

By |2014-03-18T12:27:25-04:00March 18th, 2014|Categories: news|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

     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 [...]

7 03, 2014

Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) Seminar–Friday, March 7

By |2014-03-07T20:33:57-05:00March 7th, 2014|Categories: Events|Tags: , |0 Comments

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 [...]

14 02, 2014

Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A) Seminar–Friday, March 7

By |2014-02-14T20:12:01-05:00February 14th, 2014|Categories: news|Tags: , |0 Comments

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 [...]

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