I am writing this from the male perspective and it may be used by some women as a hammer to their men, but I am choosing not to worry about that other than to say that I hope it provides a context for meaningful discussion. To be clear: It is my perspective and NOT my... Continue Reading →
First some words of wisdom! A thirsty soul will drink whatever presented to it that sounds good. Be careful what's in the water that you are passing out. https://videopress.com/v/lSGnnVxa?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata This clip is from the movie Malcolm X with Denzel Washington I really hate MEMES. Shallow and "insightful" posts that people seem to feel empowered by.... Continue Reading →
Since it is Men's Mental Health Month, I have been coming back to the lyrics of the Song "Only God Can Judge Me" by Tupac. That song is so loaded with powerful words (if you think on them and can handle a little rough language), Here is the part of the song I think is... Continue Reading →
I was asked to share my thoughts on a good definition of masculinity. Well this is my attempt 🙂 Lets start with the Wikipedia "Definition" Standards of manliness or masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods. Traits traditionally viewed as masculine in Western society include strength, courage, independence, leadership, and assertiveness. Machismo is a... Continue Reading →
1.5 Million Missing Black Men By JUSTIN WOLFERS, DAVID LEONHARDT and KEVIN QUEALY APRIL 20, 2015 Original Link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/20/upshot/missing-black-men.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/04/20/upshot/missing-black-men.html For every 100 black women not in jail, there are only 83 black men. The remaining men – 1.5 million of them – are, in a sense, missing. In New York, almost 120,000 black men between the ages of 25 and 54... Continue Reading →
Post inspired by this article: http://www.deluxmag.com/black-love-10-ways-to-build-trust-in-a-relationship/ I know some of ya'll are intrigued by the title of this post and ready to call me a liar. Well before you do that, let me explain what I mean First, I submit to you a dictionary definition of the word trust: Firm belief in the reliability, truth,... Continue Reading →
Just to set the context for this post, please watch the video below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSAw51caEeg Once you see this video, you can see how special, intelligent and AWARE our boys are…and you can get a glimpse of their pain as well. The most heartbreaking and emotional part (for me) of the video is at the 3:35... Continue Reading →
That thing that is holding us up from the life we want is likely that thing we are most proud of telling the world that we are. Being "Strong" robs us of closeness and affinity with others, we won't let others hurt us, but we won't let them in eitherBeing "Independent" robs us of the... Continue Reading →
This is an addition and re-direction of my earlier post about the inquiry about what is is to be black and male. Fellas: Our women are in danger. They are missing and law enforcement isn't doing anything about it.The media plays a huge role in ignoring the problem of them being missing.And far too often,... Continue Reading →
Richard V. Reeves, Sarah Nzau, and Ember Smith Thursday, November 19, 2020 Original Link: The challenges facing Black men – and the case for action (brookings.edu) Editor's Note: This paper was prepared for the November 19, 2020 event on overcoming challenges faced by Black boys and men for the Brookings Institution, Future of the Middle Class Initiative. “To be... Continue Reading →
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