“The Male Perspective” hosted by Lana Reid: guest Cornell Ellis
This episode of “The Male Perspective,” Lana sits down with the Executive Director of Brothers Liberating Our Communities (BLOC) – Cornell Ellis to discuss strategic pathways to increasing the number of Black males in educational careers. Mr. Ellis sheds light on the historical adversities that contribute to the current low number of Black male teachers and their retention rate such as workplace biases, school board ideologies and available emotional support spaces. BLOC works to increase the number of Black males in K-12 education by recruiting at the high school and college level and providing mentorship along with effective professional development programs.
For more information on Cornell Ellis:
https://www.theblockc.org/
https://www.instagram.com/bloc.kc/
https://www.facebook.com/BLOCkcmo/
https://www.youtube.com/@theblockc2524
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornell-ellis-1b968083/
This interview is part of the Black Men Matter (#BlackMenMatter) series of “The Male Perspective podcast. The weekly podcast showcases Lana Reid’s commitment to changing the narrative and stereotypes surrounding Black men by having informative, healthy and peaceful conversations with guests from all around the world. It opens the door for men to feel safe to tell their treasured stories and journey to the world.
Each week, two strangers sit down for a chat as Lana Reid hears the stories of men ranging from those who have recovered from childhood sexual abuse, struggled through co-parenting, to philosophies on relationships and entrepreneurship.
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“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.
Conversations in Color’s Current Initiatives:
- THE MALE PERSPECTIVE: The purpose of “The Male Perspective” is to dispel stereotypes and increase awareness of the experiences of Black men through open discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and sharing personal experiences that serve as a platform to highlight the diversity and depth of the Black male experience.
- SISTAS REBUILDING SISTERHOOD: “Sistas Rebuilding Sisterhood,” is an intergenerational group of Black women who come together for relaxed and non-judgmental gatherings to exchange ideas, experiences and collaborate in a collective effort to improve the quality of sisterhood interactions in our day to day lives.
- KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR : “Know Your Neighbor” community engagement will aim to foster connectivity and a sense of community in local neighborhoods through our video contest. The program seeks to encourage interaction among neighbors in their immediate area and create a sense of community that can lead to thriving, connected and safer areas.