Lana Reid interviews Elijah Lewis, author of Your Jewels Are In Your Journey, on The Male Perspective podcast. Lewis discusses his personal life lessons, inspiration for writing, and his mission to help others discover the powerful truths that guide them toward their highest potential.

Embracing Your Journey & Unlocking Potential: Author Elijah Lewis

By Lana Reid | November 8, 2023 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Elijah Lewis, author of Your Jewel Is Are in Your Journey, to discuss personal growth, resilience, and unlocking potential through lived experience. Elijah reflects on how embracing challenges, setbacks, and reflection shapes identity and purpose. The conversation centers on learning from adversity, practicing accountability, and recognizing personal value throughout every Read More

Lana Reid interviews members of the Eta Nu Nu Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Bros. Matthew Coleman, Antonio Caffey, Dr. Judson Jeffries, and Leon Peacock discuss the chapter’s award-winning community impact, including cancer awareness campaigns, school mentorship, and over $122,000 in scholarships since their 2020 charter.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Eta Nu Nu ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Eta Nu Nu Graduate Chapter Columbus, Ohio Chartered in 2020 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Eta Nu Nu is represented by its current Basileus – Bro. Matthew Coleman, Vice Basileus – Bro. Antonio Caffey, along with Bro. Dr. Judson Jeffries and Bro. Leon Peacock. In the midst of a global epidemic and barely three years into Read More

Lana Reid interviews members of the Phi Iota Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Bros. Jeff Birthwright, Lourenco Lopes, and Khaim Williams highlight the chapter’s 75+ years of service in Phoenix, including youth mentoring through the Omega Youth Leadership Academy, community–police engagement, homelessness support, and scholarship initiatives.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Phi Iota ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Phi Iota Graduate Chapter Phoenix, Arizona Chartered in 1946 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Phi Iota is represented by its current Basileus, Bro. Jeff Birthwright, Immediate Past Basileus, Bro. Lourenco Lopes and Bro. Khaim Williams. For over 75 years, Phi Iota has actively served the Phoenix community. Through its Omega Youth Leadership Academy, a community-based youth Read More

Lana Reid interviews members of the Tau Pi Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Bros. Nicholas Meade and Earl Jefferson III discuss the chapter’s long-standing service in Central Maryland, including youth mentoring, school supply drives, scholarships, and community upliftment since its 1975 charter.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Tau Pi ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Tau Pi Graduate Chapter Columbia, Maryland Chartered in 1975 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Tau Pi is represented by its current Basileus, Bro. Nicholas Meade and Vice Basileus, Bro. Earl Jefferson, III. Since 1975, the Central Maryland Ques have been actively working as servants to uplift those in the Columbia, Maryland area and beyond. Tau Pi Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Bryan Morrison of the Rho Mu Mu Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Morrison discusses the chapter’s community impact on Chicago’s West Side, including its Robotics STEM Camp for youth, and shares professional insight on logistics, transportation, and the growing role of automation.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Rho Mu Mu ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Rho Mu Mu Graduate Chapter West Side of Chicago, Illinois Chartered in 2011 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Rho Mu Mu Chapter is represented by its current Keeper of Records and Seal, Bro. Bryan Morrison. As active servants in the Chicago area, Bro. Morrison discusses one of the ways Rho Mu Mu impacts the local youth Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Dr. Mateen Diop of the Psi Alpha Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Dr. Diop, a former principal and longtime educator, discusses systemic challenges facing Black students and Black male educators, pathways to leadership in school administration, and the impactful community work of the “Alamo City Ques” in San Antonio.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Psi Alpha ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Psi Alpha Graduate Chapter San Antonio, Texas Chartered in 1940 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Dr. Mateen Diop of Psi Alpha Chapter, a former principal with a long career in education, discusses a few of the systemic challenges in K–12 environments for Black students and Black male educators. The discussion also looks at how Black Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Dagogo Obomanu III of the Rho Mu Mu Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on The Male Perspective podcast. Obomanu discusses the chapter’s founding on Chicago’s West Side and its community service efforts, including school supply drives, meals for the unsheltered, park cleanups, and academic scholarships for local high school seniors.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Rho Mu Mu ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Rho Mu Mu Graduate Chapter West Side of Chicago, Illinois Chartered in 2011 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Rho Mu Mu Chapter is represented by its current Basileus, Bro. Dagogo Obomanu III. On September 6, 2011, 25 men who believed there was a critical need for the fraternity to have a presence on Chicago’s West Side Read More

Lana Reid interviews Bro. Robert Trey Davis III, CFE, Esq., Basileus of the Rho Iota Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., on The Male Perspective podcast. Davis discusses the chapter’s community engagement in Danville, including youth mentorship with local schools and the Boys & Girls Clubs, academic scholarships for high school seniors, and advising undergraduate members at Averett University.

“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Rho Iota ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Rho Iota Graduate Chapter Danville, Virginia Chartered in 1968 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Rho Iota Chapter is represented by its current Basileus, Bro. Robert Trey Davis III, CFE, Esq. In the Danville area, the chapter is active in the community in a variety of areas, including its youth mentorship partnerships with the Danville Public School Read More

Lana Reid interviews Quinn Hill, author of One Day at a Time, on The Male Perspective podcast. Hill discusses his personal journey, the inspiration behind his book, and how embracing authenticity and daily self-discovery can lead to a more fulfilling and liberated life.

Taking Life One Day at a Time: Quinn Hill on Purpose & Personal Growth

By Lana Reid | September 13, 2023 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Quinn Hill, author of One Day at a Time, to discuss intentional living, personal growth, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Quinn shares how embracing a day-by-day mindset supports clarity, self-awareness, and balance, and why releasing pressure and comparison allows people to live with greater purpose Read More

Lana Reid interviews Prof. Ricky West, founder of Bridging Cyber Inc., CertWallet, and Xodus Project North, on The Male Perspective podcast. West discusses increasing representation of communities of color in IT and cybersecurity, and explains how CertWallet helps professionals track and renew Continuing Education Units to protect valuable credentials.

Addressing the Lack of Diversity in IT & Cybersecurity: Prof. Ricky West

By Lana Reid | August 30, 2023 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Prof. Ricky West, educator, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity workforce advocate, to discuss the lack of diversity in IT and cybersecurity fields. Prof. West shares how systemic barriers impact access to technology careers, why credential transparency and workforce preparation matter, and how education, certification pathways, and industry accountability can create more equitable Read More