In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Dr. Ansley LaMar, Founder and Director of SuperKidz Kamp, to explore his decades-long commitment to youth development, leadership, and positive peer culture. Dr. LaMar shares how his own childhood experiences with summer camp helped shape the vision behind SuperKidz Kamp, a program rooted in the belief that all children are gifted and talented. He explains what sets the camp apart, from its outdoor, nature-based approach to the intentional ways campers learn cooperation, confidence, and accountability through community-centered experiences.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. LaMar also offers insight for parents and caregivers on how to stay engaged in their children’s growth beyond camp, what to look for when choosing a youth program, and why roles like camp counselor can be transformative for college students. This thoughtful discussion highlights the lasting impact of youth mentorship, experiential learning, and creating environments where young people are encouraged to thrive.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗠𝗮𝗿:
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #SummerCamp
In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Jaret Lloyd for an honest conversation about Black men, anxiety, vulnerability, and healing. Jaret is the author of Thoughts of an Anxious Black Man, a reflective work that explores what it means to carry emotional weight while navigating manhood in a world that often expects Black men to remain silent.
During the conversation, Jaret shares how anxiety showed up in his own life, the moments he realized he could no longer push it aside, and how writing this book changed the way he shows up for himself and other Black men. He also reflects on the unspoken pressures Black men carry, the difficulty of asking for help even within supportive spaces, and the importance of creating environments on campuses, in brotherhoods, and in communities where vulnerability and healing are possible.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱:
https://www.thoughtsofananxiousblackman.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jlloyd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaret.lloyd.1
https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Anxious-Black-Man-Reflections/dp/B0FX29KBPX
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #BlackMentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #BlackMenHealing #MentalHealthMatters #ThoughtsOfAnAnxiousBlackMan #BlackAuthors #CommunityConversations
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Sacher Dawson - Executive Director and Board President of HOPE Farm. Dawson discusses the early motivations behind HOPE Farm, which was co-founded by law enforcement professionals, and shares the remarkable story of their first facility, a former crackhouse transformed into a center of hope and mentorship. He also explains how HOPE Farm has expanded to three locations, the structure of its daily mentorship model, and the expectations placed on both the boys and their parents when they enter the program. Highlighted programs include the Leadership Development Program, the Mothers’ Resource Program (MRP), and the Slone Vocational Center (SVC).
Dawson reflects on the transformative results HOPE Farm has achieved by nurturing boys from single-parent homes from early childhood through high school, and how many former attendees now return as mentors themselves. He discusses the organization’s intentional pathways toward college, military service, or trade school, and shares insights into how HOPE Farm contributes to breaking the cycle of fatherlessness for current and future generations.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻:
https://hopefarm.org
https://www.facebook.com/HOPEFarmINC
https://www.instagram.com/hope.farm
🎁 HOPE For the Future: A Capital Campaign - https://hopefarm-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1269287
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#MentorshipMatters #YouthMentorship #BreakingFatherlessness #CommunityLeadership #BuildingFutureLeaders #ServantLeadership
In this episode of The Male Perspective, guest Dr. Eddie Wright, Founder and Executive Director of The We Can Win Foundation, Inc., shares the story behind the life-changing call he received from his doctor in 2012 and the medical journey that followed. He discusses why prostate cancer disproportionately impacts Black men, who face a 70% higher incidence rate and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease compared to white men, and breaks down the cultural, historical, and systemic factors that contribute to this gap, including persistent hesitation around screenings.
Dr. Wright also explains how newer, less-invasive screening options (such as MRIs, PET scans, and liquid biopsies) can ease fear and support earlier detection, offers practical guidance on when to begin screening and what tests to request, and shares details about his upcoming “Together We Win – Health and Wellness Fair” in 2026.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
https://facebook.com/realtalkaboutprostatecancer
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#ProstateCancer #BlackMensHealth #BlackHealthMatters #CancerEducation #BlackWellness #BlackMensWellness
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Ben Ali — Author, Entrepreneur, and Co-owner of the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. Ben shares insights from his new book, “ASCEND: A Black Man’s Guide to Elevation, Success, and Purpose”, a blueprint designed to empower the next generation of Black men to rise above pain, break generational cycles, and build lasting legacies. ASCEND is more than a motivational guide; it’s a roadmap for Black men seeking clarity, confidence, and connection. Ben explores practical strategies for overcoming adversity, redefining manhood, and leading with authenticity. Each chapter offers tools for inner growth and community upliftment, encouraging readers to rise to their highest potential with purpose and integrity.
As founder of the Ben’s Chili Bowl Foundation, Ben leads efforts in mentorship, education, and community outreach, continuing his family’s legacy of service and empowerment through Ben’s Chili Bowl, a historic Washington, D.C. landmark and symbol of Black entrepreneurship and resilience.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗶:
https://www.benalimotivation.com
https://www.instagram.com/benalimotivation
https://www.facebook.com/p/Ben-Ali-Motivation-61579339833527
https://www.mysalesteamguru.com/ascendbook-benali
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹:
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
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#BlackMenEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #BensChiliBowl #CommunityLeadership #BlackYouthMentorship #NextGenerationLeaders
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Matt Prestbury - founder of the Facebook community “Black Fathers.” Established in 2008, the group has grown to over 100,000 members, serving as a positive and empowering space that celebrates the joys and challenges of fatherhood while dismantling long-held stereotypes about Black men as parents.
Matt opens up about his personal journey—the experiences that led him to create a community where Black fathers could feel seen, supported, and connected. Driven by a desire to shift the narrative, he envisioned a space where men could share their stories, uplift one another, and remind the world that involved, loving, and responsible Black fathers aren’t rare exceptions—they’re the norm.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackfathersgroup/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709012573143953/
https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Messages-How-Learned-Ground/dp/B0F9VHF384
https://www.instagram.com/southboundsoulmates/
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#Fatherhood #BlackDads #BlackFathers #BlackFatherhood #BlackMentalHealth #BlackDadJoy
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Benjamin Glover - Founder and CEO of BIG Talks Mentorship. Benjamin discusses his personal journey and the inspiration behind launching BIG Talks, sharing what fuels his passion for empowering young Black men. He also explains how the organization is working to break the stigma surrounding mental health in the Black community by providing safe, supportive spaces for growth and self-discovery. Through in-school and after-school programs, career training, and immersive summer cohorts, BIG Talks Mentorship helps young men build confidence, develop leadership skills, and prepare for success in every area of life.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿:
https://www.bigtalksmentorship.com
https://www.facebook.com/big.talks.mentorship
https://www.facebook.com/ben.glover1
https://www.instagram.com/bigtalks2023
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6
#BlackMentalHealth #BlackYouth #BlackExcellence #BlackYouthMentorship #UpliftTheCommunity #CommunityLeadership
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid speaks with Archie Green — Hip Hop Artist, Mental Health Advocate, and Founder of Peel Dem Layers Back (PDLB). Archie opens up about his personal journey, the intersection of hip-hop culture and mental health, and how he’s creating safe spaces for Black men to heal and grow.
🟢 About Peel Dem Layers Back (PDLB)
Founded by Archie Green, PDLB’s mission is to educate, equip, and empower Black men to prioritize their mental health through creative expression and community support. Using hip-hop as a tool for healing, PDLB challenges stigma and fosters open conversations around mental wellness.
🟢 PDLB Programs
🟢 Cope Dealer – PDLB’s 14-week mental health workshop for men and boys, blending hip-hop, open dialogue, and professional guidance to address relationships, identity, and emotional wellness.
🟢 Cope Dealer Training Program – A three-hour facilitator training for teachers, counselors, social workers, and community professionals to become certified in delivering PDLB’s mental health framework.
🟢 Holding Space – A healing discussion series where Black men can safely come together, break bread, and openly talk about mental health without stigma.
🟢 My Violin Weighs a Ton – A four-and-a-half-month program fusing hip-hop and classical music. Partnering with the Cleveland Orchestra, students ages 4–14 performed hip-hop on classical guitars while exploring themes of confidence, social anxiety, and healing.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/archie-green-6a892752
https://www.instagram.com/peeldemlayersback
https://www.facebook.com/PeelDemLayersBack
https://www.youtube.com/@peeldemlayersback
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oH7zOToGV968fisOKxjhw?si=4UeMDS5qTGGiABbzwyJ2sg&nd=1
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#HipHop #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityHealing #BlackExcellence #BlackMentalHealth
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Jordan Thierry — filmmaker, writer, activist, and founder of Dream Chase Media LLC. Through his work, Jordan uses culture, creativity, and community as the foundation for powerful and authentic storytelling. He shares the inspiration behind his feature documentary “Grandma’s Roses,” a raw and intimate portrait of the labor and love women devote to their families and communities. Jordan also discusses “The Black Fatherhood Project,” a groundbreaking film that provides history, context, and conversation around the realities of fatherhood in Black America. He also discusses his book “A Kids Book About Systemic Racism,” which helps young readers understand how racism is woven into laws, schools, stories, and institutions in ways that deeply affect people of color.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆:
https://www.dreamchasemedia.com
https://www.instagram.com/jordan.thierry
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanthierry/
https://www.youtube.com/@DreamChaseMedia
https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Book-About-Systemic-Racism/dp/1951253450
https://acallforchangehelpline.org/
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6
#BlackFilmmakers #CreativeVoices #BlackCommunity #BlackExcellence #IndependentFilm #Storytelling
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Russ Green, Founder of Bison Impact Group, Inc. (BIG). Russ Green is a nonprofit executive dedicated to leveraging the power of golf to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence and intimate partner violence.
Through initiatives like the HBCU Golf Tournament, BIG not only supports students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities but also introduces more Black communities to the game of golf. Proceeds benefit Howard University’s Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) and Spelman College’s Violence Prevention & Intervention Program (VP&I).
Bison Impact Group’s signature programs include:
BIG Boot Camp – a beginners golf clinic
Soulful Sundays – weekly golf clinic & 9-hole outing
Skip Day for Kids & Caregivers – annual April event during Child Abuse Prevention & Sexual Assault Awareness Month
HBCU Golf Tournament – annual October fundraiser during Domestic Violence Awareness Month & HBCU Homecoming season
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-green-439903a/
https://www.instagram.com/hbcugolftournament
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bison-impact-group
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackGolfers #HowardAlumni #HBCU #GolfForACause #EndDomesticViolence #BlackCommunity #BlackExcellence
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid talks with Xavier Smith — Intervention Specialist and founder of Kind Mentoring. Xavier shares his journey from studying Criminal Justice at Morris College to becoming an Intervention Specialist and the founder of Kind Mentoring. He explains how mentorship and intervention programs can transform the lives of young people and create safer schools and stronger communities.
Xavier details Kind Mentoring’s core services, including Mentorship (one-on-one mentoring, group mentoring, and peer mentoring); Academic Support (academic coaching, tutoring, and career services); Career Readiness (job shadowing, resume building & interview skills, and entrepreneurship training); Life Skills Training (personal development, financial literacy, health & wellness, and innovation skills); and Specialized Programming (gender-specific assistance, culturally relevant approaches, and preventative age-appropriate activities) — all designed to empower youth, promote positive choices, and build long-term pathways to success.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗫𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviersmith3
https://www.facebook.com/p/K-I-N-D-Mentoring-61554132928626/
https://www.instagram.com/king_za96/
https://www.instagram.com/kindmentoring/
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#YouthMentoring #BlackCommunity #BlackExcellence #PositiveRoleModels #BlackYouthMentoring
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Dr. Lathardus Goggins II - Educational Consultant, Scholar, Advocate, and Author. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Black students in today’s K-12 system. From addressing the impact of cultural disconnects in classrooms often dominated by educators who do not look like Black students or share their lived experiences to unpacking the myth of “colorblind” teaching, Dr. Goggins emphasizes the importance of social emotional learning, community engagement, and rites of passage programs in shaping student success. He explores how schools, families, and communities can work together to ensure the next generation of Black students thrive and reach their full potential.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗜:
https://successfulacademics.com
https://appliedacademicsolutions.com
https://www.afrocentric.info/SaintRest/index_StRP.html
https://www.instagram.com/drgoggins2
https://www.instagram.com/appliedacademics
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackExcellence #BlackStudents #SocialEmotionalLearning #RitesOfPassage #BlackEducators #CulturalAwareness #EquityInEducation #K12Education #RepresentationMatters
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Charleston Girley - Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur and Accountant. Charleston shares his book and autobiography, "The Black Accountant," which documents his personal story of overcoming adversity and the lessons learned along the way. From his beginnings as a walk-on football player to becoming a scholarship athlete at Arkansas State University, where he won four conference championships, his story showcases resilience and determination. Now, as a successful entrepreneur and passionate advocate, he empowers others with his message to "Keep Dreaming."
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆:
https://www.charlestongirley.com
https://www.facebook.com/cj.girley
https://www.instagram.com/charlestongirley
https://www.youtube.com/@charlestongirley
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackExcellence #BlackAccountant #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialFreedom #OvercomingAdversity #Resilience #HealingJourney
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Jadarius Evans, LPC-A, NCC, M.Ed., Ed.S. As a mental health researcher, Jadarius discusses the community-based, community-focused research project that he will lead, called Project H.E.A.R.T. This initiative employs photovoice, a qualitative participatory research technique that highlights participants’ lived experiences through photography and narrative storytelling. The research initiative creates a space where Black men and teens can serve as co-researchers, documenting their experiences, sharing their perspectives, and directly influencing data that informs clinical practice, education, and policy.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘀:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadarius-evans
https://www.instagram.com/_jadariusevans/
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackExcellence #BlackMentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Dr. Timothy Felton - Author, Educator and Speaker. Having authored a variety of influential books on topics including sports, personal development, and youth empowerment, Dr. Felton shares insights into his work that emphasizes identity, engagement, and resilience, particularly for youth, students, and student-athletes. He also shares his heartwarming children's book series, inspired by his grandchildren, which encourages the development of life skills.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻:
https://www.facebook.com/timothy.felton.7549
https://www.instagram.com/tdfelton
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-timothy-felton-751aa692
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Timothy-Felton/author/B01GMFI3C8
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #AthleteLifeSkills #youthpersonaldevelopment #studentsuccess
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Coach Ed Bradley - Transitional Life Coach, Author and Speaker. Coach Ed shares practical strategies to better prepare young individuals for the realities of the real world. He also talks about his book, “Ultimate Scholarship & Grant Guide,” which features a comprehensive list of scholarships and grants that many students may not be aware of for trade school and traditional higher education. He shares the role of a life coach in assisting individuals who are navigating career and life changes, providing guidance and support during these critical life transitions.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗘𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆:
https://www.instagram.com/coach_ed_bradley
https://www.youtube.com/@CoachEdBradley
https://www.tiktok.com/@coachedbradley
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #scholarshipsearch #LifeCoach #mindsetcoach
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Jesus' Kimbrow - Pastor, Entrepreneur and Facilitator of Headspace, a Black men’s support group. Pastor Kimbrow talks about the importance of mental health in leadership roles within ministry and its impact on the community. He shares his future plans for Headspace, which aims to expand the spaces where Black men can share their stories and enhance their personal development. Additionally, he imparts valuable wisdom on guiding the upcoming generation of Black men through the lens of fatherhood.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀' 𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄:
https://www.setfreeministry.net
https://www.instagram.com/rev.jesus
https://www.facebook.com/revzeus/
https://www.facebook.com/SetFreeMinistryLLC
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #BlackMenSupportGroup #BlackMenCommunity #BlackMentalHealth
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Cameron E. Miles, the Director and Founder of Mentoring Male Teens in the ‘Hood.’ Since 1996, Mr. Miles has dedicated his work to mentoring boys aged 8 to 18 in Baltimore and its surrounding regions. His program offers a range of enriching experiences, including educational travel, guest speakers, college tours, and tutoring, all designed to inspire young boys to recognize and embrace their inherent potential. Through these initiatives, the program cultivates a nurturing atmosphere that motivates the boys to steer clear of negative influences and strive for excellence in their lives.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗘. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀:
https://mentoringmaleteens.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Mentoring-Male-Teens-in-the-Hood-121848847837226/
https://www.facebook.com/cmilesmmth
https://www.instagram.com/mentoringmaleteensinthehood/
🌎🌟 Donations -
Cash App - $mentoringmalez
PayPal link on homepage - https://mentoringmaleteens.org
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #MentoringBlackBoys #MentorshipProgram #YouthDevelopment
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana sits down with Francis “Chise” Castillo—Author of “Leveling Up” and “Leveled Up.” Chise shares insights on his latest work, "Leveled Up," the sequel that builds on the transformative journey of its predecessor. In this installment he continues to explore self-reflection and personal growth, offering financial gems and relationship advice that can empower you to overcome any obstacle. Sharing stories of courage and entrepreneurship, the “Leveling Up” series aims to encourage all to believe in their potential and take actionable steps toward leveling up their life.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘀 “𝗖𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗲” 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼:
https://www.instagram.com/levelingup_2025
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1V3CM23
https://www.instagram.com/dandcbdirectory
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
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#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #BlackAuthor #transformationaljourney #levelingup
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana sits down with Danny L. Ross—Author, Speaker, and Psychotherapist. With more than twenty years of experience, Danny offers tailored counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. He is recognized as a prominent expert in the areas concerning Black families, men, and youth, and has presented to many local and national organizations on various subjects, including how to support Black students for academic success, mental health challenges in the Black community, mental wellness among Black men, and improving family communication to strengthen relationships.
Through the extensive array of services and educational materials offered by "The Messages" platform, he strives to dismantle the negative narratives pushed by "them" that obstruct our greatness and fullest potential, while encouraging exploration and the rewriting of healthier narratives.
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗟. 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀:
https://www.dlrcounselinggroup.com
https://www.themessages.net
https://www.facebook.com/dlrcounseling
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Danny-L.-Ross/author/B08JK9HMRD
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:
Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6
Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2
iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4
Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8
Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr
🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6
#BlackMenMatter #dopeblackness #blackexcellence #celebrateblackmen #amplifyblackvoices #BlackAuthor #BlackMentalHealth #BlackTherapist
"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.