There’s an interesting phenomenon in our society that occurs with men. When mental and emotional health are brought up, they clam up, shut down, or run away. Men will go into battle, take on City Hall, dangle from cliffs — but confront their emotions? No way! Get vulnerable? Nope! ShareContinue Reading
At some point in life, all men will have to come to the realization that it is darn tough to be a man. It is even tougher to become a man. No man is truly prepared for the incredible battle he will face as he claws his way through lifeContinue Reading
It has happened again — but this time it feels different. This time, the crime of murdering another Black man hit all US homes. US Special Forces Airman, Roger Fortson, was killed by an Okaloosa County sheriff’s officer for simply answering his door. The sheriff, responding to the wrong apartmentContinue Reading
When Ricardo Smythe got divorced, he knew he would have to parent all three of his kids on his own. He thought he knew his kids very well, but over the next two years, he learned that parenting his daughters was completely different from parenting his boys. As a masculineContinue Reading
One Sunday, pastor Glenn got up to preach on understanding the ways of God instead of the works of God. The pastor of Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church, in Pittsburgh, PA, did what he did every Sunday. He drove to the church and welcomed everyone who entered. He began to speakContinue Reading
Abortion rights in America have always been a talking point for elected officials, especially when running for office. The hot topic of deciding if a woman has the right to decide what to do with her own body has been debated and ruled on for over seventy years. After theContinue Reading
One of the most enduring stories and sagas of American life has been about Black women as wives, mothers, and pillars of strength ensuring the safety and cohesion of their families. They’ve been depicted in innumerable movies and books as determined, strong-willed, and unshakable in their leading and holding togetherContinue Reading
Dr. Deanna Kimbrel has established herself as a strategic and transformative leader, accumulating over seventeen years of experience across various sectors, including higher education, corporate, and government. Her initiatives have focused on driving change in leadership, organizational culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Dr. Kimbrel is recognized as a visionary leaderContinue Reading
For Black fathers, navigating the dynamics of co-parenting can present unique challenges due to societal stereotypes and historical contexts. Nevertheless, with dedication and a strategic approach, Black men can successfully co-parent with their child’s mother without encountering unnecessary drama. Co-parenting, the collaborative effort between separated parents, plays a pivotal roleContinue Reading
Once upon a time, in a world filled with the chaos of dating apps, blind dates, and a never-ending quest for true love, there was an age-old saying that seemed to baffle all the experts: “Opposites attract.” How could it be that two people so incredibly different could find themselvesContinue Reading
