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In this episode SIR and Modern Malcom discuss Inner-Cultural Warfare. What is that might you ask? That is the circumstance within Black America that states there are multiple perceptions of what it means to be black in this modern era and some appear to imprison a segment of our community. In light of the Ja Morant’s story: a suburban black kid who grew up in a two parent household and went to pri...

In this episode we’re talking about the most dangerous men on EARTH….family men. When you have something to live for you overstand that you could die for it. How has having children and a family shaped us and many other men? Also, breakdown how kids can help you get in touch with your softer side. If there is one man I wouldn’t mess with is a man who loves his family. He has a vision and is about...

Ever been to a movie and was reminded why you bought that big beautiful television and sound bar? Going to the movies or any in public space can be a hassle because of peoples unruly kids. Hell, the parents themselves can be uncivil at times. What’s with the breakdown in overall respect of other people in American society? In particular, why can’t kids have fun and be respectful of other adults? N...

In this episode we’re talking about kids being too grown too young? Kids are only kids once so how are we ensuring they get the most out of their childhood? What are some of the signs of kids who are shouldering adult problems at an early age? What are some of the dangers of giving kids too much too soon? Modern Malcolm shares some of his past experiences in the classroom with some kids who were g...

In this episode we talking about being B L A C K in Corporate America. How black can you be in Corporate America? Are their lines you just can’t cross? When does buying in sound,look, and feel like selling out? Are some black people happy or nervous to see you when you are hired to the team? Does Corporate America allow you to keep any semblance of your identity as a black person? What are some be...

In this episode we're talking about C.P.T. aka Colored Peoples Time and Caribbean Peoples Time depending on who you ask. What is CPT? Where did it originate from? Is there a useful purpose for CPT? How can you use CPT to your advantage and when is it clearly not in your advantage? You're not going to want to miss Sir and Modern Malcolm’s own CPT stories of triumph and failure. We're talking time,...

In this episode we talking about GROWTH and why more of us aren’t growing enough. When should you peak in your life?  Why do some people put so much importance on middle and high school events such as prom, homecoming, etc? If the only good times you can speak on are from high school and middle school what does that say about your development? What happens when we are not prepared to enter ad...

Where do we go from here? Another black person killed by the police but the optics are a little different in this case. Tyre Nichols was brutally beaten to death (died three days later in the hospital from injuries sustained in the altercation) by 5 BLACK Memphis police officers on January 7th, 2023 during a routine traffic stop. While his family and world seems to look for answers we have some fo...

What’s more important than parents? Almost nothing, a good teacher is a distant second. When we see children acting up, wildin out, spazzing out, etc…understand that is usually a reflection of the parenting that child has been groomed by. What happens when your parenting standards don’t align with parents of your child’s friends? How do you respond? If we love our community, then it should be refl...

We talkin about BLACK EXCELLENCE not EXCELLENCE, BLACK EXCELLENCE this episode. Many in our culture think we know what it means but are we capturing everything we should when we say those powerful two words together? Also, this weeks trendin stories are hella interesting, funny, and sobering. Everything’s new this year except who we are and what we stand for. If you want to comment on a segment yo...

The first episode of 2023 is H E R E! SIR and Modern Malcolm break in the new year like a fresh pair of Air Force 1’s…with new energy, a new format and new perspectives. Be ready for NYDL to bring it to another level this year. There is nothing we won’t touch. What are our plans for the new year, what is our focus, how do we aim to be better? We will discuss. Tune in…watch us grow and more importa...

In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm wrap up 2022 with the top 3 controversial topics from our social media; 1. Derrick Rose, his baby momma, and wife’s dynamic of a relationship. 2. Dr Umar Johnson the face of polygamist united and our thoughts. 3. Men in media with multiple baby mommas who lose count of the number of children they fathered. No holding back on this one, no better way to end 202...

Welcome to the final episode of season 1. In this episode, SIR and Modern Malcolm highlight some of the things they're grateful for this holiday season.  It's been a long time coming; both meeting in college and linking up 15+ years later to collaborate on this podcast and bringing the mission of family literacy to main street.  As season 1 comes to an end, NYDL is primed for a major season 2 with...

In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss why following celebrity culture doesn’t always add up to what’s going on in the everyday lives of everyday folk. We know for better or worse (mostly worse) the black community over idolizes celebrity culture. Many times to the detriment of your youth. Many of our celebrities who come from the many of the same neighborhoods inject the youth from the mo...

Take a sneak peek. In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss why following celebrity culture doesn’t always add up to what’s going on in the everyday lives of everyday folk. We know for better or worse (mostly worse) the black community over idolizes celebrity culture. Many times to the detriment of your youth. Many of our celebrities who come from the many of the same neighborhoods inject th...

In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss how they met their spouses. You learn what was their mindset in approaching and capitalizing on the moment. You get to learn more about us than ever before. We want you to relive this journey with us. You're not going to believe some of what you going to hear but it’s all a part of the journey to marriage and family. No one persons journey is the same...

Take a sneak peek. In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss how they met their spouses. You learn what was their mindset in approaching and capitalizing on the moment. You get to learn more about us than ever before. We want you to relive this journey with us. You're not going to believe some of what you going to hear but it’s all a part of the journey to marriage and family. No one persons...

No promo, running this one live. In this episode Sir and Modern Malcom discuss why our food choices are trapping us into an unhealthy lifestyle. We all know the feeling… the ITIS! Although it has become normalized in the black diaspora, it is not a good feeling. Feeling bloated, tired and weak is not supposed to be the effect of food. Modern Malcolm will discuss his journey on the Omad way of eati...

In this special holiday edition episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss the glory and pain of the thanksgiving holiday. What is it about the holidays that bring out the best and worst in people. What it’s like to host people in your home and how vigilant you have to stay to make sure your home isn’t torn to shreds. Who is eating more than you planned to cook? What happens when people think what you...

Take a sneak peek. In this special holiday edition episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss the glory and pain of the thanksgiving holiday. What is it about the holidays that bring out the best and worst in people. What it’s like to host people in your home and how vigilant you have to stay to make sure your home isn’t torn to shreds. Who is eating more than you planned to cook? What happens when pe...

In this episode, SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss H E A L I N G. This topic is one that for all too many of us has been taboo to talk about publicly. Even though there have been great strides bringing attention to mental health awareness there is still much further to go. There is a significant individual and collective trauma historically that has passed down to a significant number of black famili...

In this special election episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss the importance of power and the weight of power your vote actually has. Who really has the power? Who really controls the pieces on the chessboard? How can we as a community get in the game on that level? Why home ownership should lead many of us into caring about LOCAL POLITICS. We also discuss why leaning on the Democratic Party has...

Take a sneak peek. In this special episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss the violence that continues to plague young black men. With the recent passing of Takeoff from the Migos and others we discuss why FATHERHOOD is a dominant factor at the core of most of these senseless deaths. Knowing the value of a father in a young boys life goes far beyond statistics. The journey to becoming a man deals s...

In this special episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss the violence that continues to plague young black men. With the recent passing of Takeoff from the Migos and others we discuss why FATHERHOOD is a dominant factor at the core of most of these senseless deaths. Knowing the value of a father in a young boys life goes far beyond statistics. The journey to becoming a man deals so much with conflic...

In this episode SIR and Modern Malcolm discuss YE yup that guy…Kanye…Kanye West. I know many of us want the old Kanye but there are some things to learn from the new YE. Sure his thoughts don’t come across as clearly as his lyrics. We’re not denying that. Could he use an interpreter, one could make a strong case for it. What can’t be denied is that his interviews are interesting and fearless. Fear...