For Black boys, discrimination during adolescence leads to depression two decades later when they are adults.
Re-Post from Website (The Conversation) “Black men face high discrimination and depression, even as their education and incomes rise”
We need to challenge OUR Normal too!
One thing we as a people need to get abundantly clear on: What we speak created our world and our childrens world. From Psychology today : "One of the most advanced cognitive functions we have is our ability to create, understand and share language. Words, despite their objective Webster definitions, have unique meanings to those... Continue Reading →
Are we really enlightened? Or is normal just painted over?
In todays America we see this picture as offensive and wrong Slaves In chains And this picture is NOT offensive. Getty Images Hypocritical, isn't it? Three Questions If we say that we care about justice and are the land of the free, then why is is OK for 1 in 4 Black men to end... Continue Reading →
What in the h–l do Black Men WANT?
To be clear: I am not saying I speak for all Black Men: I am speaking on some insights I have gained from talking to brothers, observing them online and off and watching how they are portrayed. I've been thinking a lot about how to answer this question. What we want is simple. It is... Continue Reading →
My different take on #blacklivesmatter
https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/images/ParticipantWifeNurse.gif From CDC Website History lesson for those interested. This link is an official government timeline of the Tuskegee Experiment Remember this lasted 40 years ending in 1972. (Repeat: 1972!!!) - The CDC is of course now reviewing this, but several other publications stipulate the same timeline. Now my analysis: Black people (in particular Black... Continue Reading →
An inquiry about being Black and Male: Who are we and what can we become?
I love this quote. This was and still is true! I feel that I need to start with this: This is my expression. It is intended to generate thought and also, to heal myself and my mind. I pray it is useful for you. As is all my posts: It is a Work in Progress,... Continue Reading →
Black Men Matter Too: Powerful and Must Watch Post!
Just a post that I recently saw that speaks to my heart. A must watch! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHGNv8NJZmX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link #BlackMenMatter
A Young Brothers life cycle – and a powerful choice
Before I start, I need to say this: This is not “the truth” and any similarities to anyone else real or imagined is not intentional. It is just food for thought that may (or may not) prove valuable to someone else. Here Goes! Things actually started off well for me. At birth everyone wanted to... Continue Reading →
I am not your n****a
First: A word from our sponsor 😊 https://youtu.be/L0L5fciA6AU I have really learned a lot or respect for James Baldwin. Anyway, let me get to the point of this post. But before I go on, perhaps you should read this article first: If you truly knew what the N-word meant to our ancestors, you’d NEVER use... Continue Reading →
We are not the Patriarchy
First: Let’s define what a patriarchy is: pa·tri·arch·y noun: patriarchy A system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line. "the thematic relationships of the ballad are worked out according to the conventional archetypes of the patriarchy"A system of... Continue Reading →
Quiet Thunder 
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