December 2022
Addressing Black Male Mental Health: Mark Tuggle on Cultural Silence & Healing
By Lana Reid | December 28, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Mark Tuggle, editor and contributor to Cultural Silence and Wounded Souls, to discuss Black male mental health and the impact of cultural silence on emotional well-being. Mark shares how stigma, stereotypes, and unspoken expectations often prevent Black men from expressing vulnerability and seeking support. The conversation centers on the importance Read More
Increasing Black Male Educators: Cornell Ellis on Representation & Systemic Change
By Lana Reid | December 21, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Cornell Ellis, executive director of Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC), to discuss increasing the number of Black male educators and addressing systemic barriers within education. Cornell shares how representation in classrooms impacts students, schools, and communities, and why intentional recruitment, retention, and professional development strategies are essential to long-term educational Read More
Saving Our Boys Through Mentorship: Calvin Mann on Youth Development & Community Healing
By Lana Reid | December 14, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Calvin Mann, author, mentor, community activist, and founder of Encourage Me I’m Young (EMIY), to discuss saving our boys through mentorship and intentional youth development. Calvin shares how addressing social and emotional needs through early intervention, accountability, and consistent guidance is essential to strengthening families and communities. The conversation centers Read More
Lana Reid: One Black Woman with a Podcast Shows Why Black Men Matter
Los Angeles, California –Lana Reid, an award-winning author and public speaker, has created a long-running podcast “The Male Perspective,” that sheds light on male viewpoints while aiming to make her listeners aware that Black men matter. Each week, two strangers sit down for a chat as Lana hears the stories of men ranging from those who have recovered from childhood sexual abuse, struggled through co-parenting, to philosophies on relationships and Read More
Fashion, Spending Power & Community Impact: Murphy Paschall of Black Paper Streetwear
By Lana Reid | December 07, 2022 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Murphy Paschall, CEO of Black Paper Streetwear, to discuss fashion as a tool for economic awareness, community responsibility, and cultural expression. Murphy shares how apparel can be used to spark conversations around intentional spending, support for Black-owned businesses, and the broader impact consumer choices have on neighborhoods and communities. The Read More