Lana Reid interviews Darnell Rice, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Embrace, on The Male Perspective podcast. Rice discusses how the survivor-led program addresses sexual assault in communities of color and promotes healing through the values of Elevate, Motivation, Believe, Redemption, Acceptance, Courage, and Empower.

Empowering Sexual Assault Survivors in Communities of Color: Darnell Rice

By Lana Reid | April 17, 2024 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Darnell Rice, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Embrace, a sexual assault program serving communities of color, to discuss empowering sexual assault survivors. Darnell shares how culturally responsive advocacy, survivor-centered care, and community education are essential to addressing sexual violence in marginalized communities. The conversation centers on healing, accountability, and Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Dr. Mykal Thomas of the Epsilon Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Dr. Thomas discusses the state of public education, staffing and budget challenges, and strategies educators can use to better support minority student populations for improved outcomes.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Epsilon Epsilon┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Epsilon EpsilonKent, OhioChartered in 1971 In today’s episode “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Dr. Mykal Thomas, an educator with a career that spans decades in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, sits down with Lana Reid. Dr. Thomas shares viewpoints on the current state of public education and the impact of staffing challenges and potential budget shortfalls. The conversation also explores Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Karl O. Benson, President of the Zeta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., on The Male Perspective podcast. The episode spotlights the Minnesota Sigmas’ legacy of leadership, mentoring, and community service in the Twin Cities since 1977, and highlights Benson’s broader work with 100 Black Men of the Twin Cities and the Changing the Narrative Podcast.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Zeta Nu Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Zeta Nu SigmaAlumni ChapterMinneapolis–Saint Paul, MinnesotaChartered in 1977 On today’s episode “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Karl O. Benson, who is the current President of Zeta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter sits down with Lana Reid. Bro. Benson is also the current Vice President of 100 Black Men Of The Twin Cities and Co-Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast. Since Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Ronald V. Johnson, Jr., Esq., Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, on The Male Perspective podcast. As part of the featured series The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., this episode highlights the Gamma Alpha Sigma Alumni Chapter’s legacy of leadership in Cleveland and Bro. Johnson’s reflections on higher education, career growth, and community impact.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Gamma Alpha Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Gamma Alpha SigmaAlumni ChapterCleveland, OhioChartered in 1951 In today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Ronald V. Johnson, Jr., Esq., who is the current Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland sits down with Lana Reid. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of twelve regional banks of the Federal Reserve System. Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. James Rayford of the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Representing Gwinnett County Public Schools, Bro. Rayford discusses the chapter’s mentoring, scholarship, and community-service initiatives—highlighting how Rho Beta Sigma empowers local youth through education and partnership.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Rho Beta Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Rho Beta SigmaAlumni ChapterGwinnett County, GeorgiaChartered in 2015 In today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Rho Beta Sigma is represented by Bro. James Rayford, who is the Director of Academic Support and Community-Based Mentoring for Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. He also serves as Director of Education for the Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter. The Gwinnett Sigmas have Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Woodrow Bailey and Bro. Tovin Lewis of the Kappa Delta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on The Male Perspective podcast, discussing their long-standing service work in South Los Angeles, including youth mentorship, homeless support, and community empowerment programs.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Kappa Delta Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Kappa Delta SigmaAlumni ChapterLos Angeles, CaliforniaChartered in 1988 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Kappa Delta Sigma is represented by its current President – Bro. Woodrow Bailey and 1st Vice President – Bro. Tovin Lewis. In the South Los Angeles area, the men of Kappa Delta Sigma have served the community since 1988. Through their Healing & Hope Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Eric King of the Delta Rho Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on The Male Perspective podcast. King, a licensed clinical counselor and President of the Mental and Emotional Wellness Centers of Ohio, discusses expanding mental-health access and professional development for Black clinicians and communities in Northeast Ohio.

“The Male Perspective” ┃ Delta Rho Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Delta Rho SigmaAlumni ChapterAkron/Canton, Ohio In this episode of “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Eric King, President of the Mental and Emotional Wellness Centers of Ohio and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, speaks with Lana Reid. “(MEWCO) is a community of mental health practitioners who share common goals of providing excellent mental healthcare for their clients as well as career Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Donterio Perkins of the Delta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on The Male Perspective podcast, discussing the chapter’s long-standing service in Wilmington, North Carolina, including youth literacy programs, homeless outreach, and mental-health advocacy for Black men.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Delta Nu Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Delta Nu SigmaAlumni ChapterWilmington, North CarolinaChartered in 1962 Bro. Donterio Perkins, the current treasurer of Delta Nu Sigma, speaks with Lana Reid in this edition of “The Male Perspective.” Since 1962, the Delta Nu Sigma Alumni chapter has been an integral part of the Wilmington, N.C., community and has made a positive impact through various initiatives. At the Shiloh Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Dr. Corey Stayton of the Sigma Eta Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on The Male Perspective podcast. Dr. Stayton, a Morehouse College assistant professor with 25+ years in higher education, discusses his work in Gender Studies, African American literature, and philosophy.

“The Male Perspective”┃ Sigma Eta Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Sigma Eta SigmaAlumni ChapterMcDonough, GeorgiaChartered in 2019 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Dr. Corey Stayton, who is an assistant professor of English at Morehouse College sits down with Lana Reid. Dr. Stayton’s career in higher education has spanned over twenty-five years with a core focus in Gender Studies, African American literature, American literature, and philosophy. For Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Elliott Anderson and Bro. Steven Brown of the Delta Xi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma on The Male Perspective podcast, highlighting the chapter’s 60+ years of service in Milwaukee through toy drives, job-readiness support, scholarships, and community empowerment programs.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Delta Xi Sigma ┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞Delta Xi SigmaAlumni ChapterMilwaukee, Wisconsin Chartered in 1962 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Delta Xi Sigma is represented by its current President – Bro. Elliott Anderson along with Bro. Steven Brown. For over 60 years, the men of Delta Xi Sigma have been making a positive impact on the Milwaukee community through their dedicated community service efforts. From organizing Read More