365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men

We all want to feel like we belong. It's no wonder that growing up harassed by skinheads in an otherwise predominately Latino community, Darren Thompson felt he didn't belong. It didn't matter that he was book smart, his neighborhood community didn't embrace him. So he made his way to Los Angeles as often as possible. He embraced street life and street racing. It took hard knocks and a felony conv...

A couple weeks before finishing his college internship, Darius Taper was ready for something new. Sight unseen, after graduating from Ball State University, internship completed, he headed straight to Phoenix. He's currently a personal trainer residing in Tempe, Arizona helping people of all ages and backgrounds reach their fitness and mobility goals. And when asked the question about interactions...

Kwame Dow is the quintessential "people person." He's Vice President of People for a lighting company specializing in the entertainment industry. He's also the 12th District Representative for the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Many of the 365 Brothers proudly hail from our nation many HBCU's. We get to hear a little about the legacy of HBCU, Lincoln University. A proud husband and father, Kwame was bo...

It started when some men tried to strong-arm Tio Hardiman into paying his brother's debt. Skills he applied out of necessity on the streets of Chicago have now become the effective tools of globally recognized Violence Interrupters community-based mediation program. It was not a straight shot by any means. Along the way he dropped out of high school, dealt with addiction and the kinds of troubles...

Musician, singer and songwriter, Ju, talked back to an officer as a youth. It landed him in jail for disorderly conduct. Unable to make bail, he spent two weeks in jail. But if you think that sounds a bit crazy, wait until you hear what happened in Vegas after buying a car at an auction sale. Instagram @365brothers Facebook at 365 BrothersThePodcast .  Are you our next guest? - Let's talk. Su pp o...

Houie Love moved to New York City with little more than a dream. He found himself in the shelter system and depressed. Opportunity met him right there. A non-profit affiliated with the Tribeca Film Festival selected him to participate in a short film project. His short debuted at the film festival and seizing opportunity after opportunity he's now a healing artist with his own brick and mortar sch...

Tyrell Manning recognizes his place in a long line of kings. He's the bridge from the courageous Brothers who secured the hard won civil rights he enjoys today and the even freer future Brothers cleverly disguised as today's youth. He's an early intervention advocate specialist in St. Louis inspiring local youth. Instagram @365brothers Facebook at 365 BrothersThePodcast .  Are you our next guest?...

Alfred "Dewey" Fleming, aka "Dewey Fabulous" delivers the 411 on being a movie "extra" in a big budget Hollywood movie. If you've ever thought about being an extra, listen in. It happened because this hospital PBX operator is constantly honing his ability to trust and follow his instincts. Favorite words: "Trust your instincts." Instagram @365brothers Facebook at 365 BrothersThePodcast .  Are you...

This brother connects people to the beauty of their dreams. Janoffrey Clark sold real estate for over a decade. His clients were connected through him to the homes that matched their spirit. His last transaction was helping his mother build the home of her dreams. He transitioned into fashion, styling women from various walks of life as well as celebrities like Toni Braxton and Katy Perry. Now he...

What a year! Protests. Pandemic. Massive voter turnout. Insurrection. Laws passed to limit the massive voter turnout next time. Amidst it all, 365 Brothers interviewed over 80 Black men toward the 365 which will complete this series. This compilation of Brothers sharing their interactions with law enforcement is shared on May 25th in acknowledgment of the patterns and practices that ended George F...

When Black men are invited to speak to the United States as if she is a woman, you want to hear what they say. Here's a short compilation of some of the answers from our first season. Listen and share. Your feedback is wanted and welcomed. Please complete this quick survey . The Brothers speaking are, in order, following the Intro: Don Davis , pastor; Iweze Ben Abudu , educator and author; Julius...

Hi Listeners...Please complete this quick survey . Your feedback is wanted and welcomed. It's S. A. Grant's growth mindset on steroids that lead to his current work as a Growth Strategist . He earned degrees in art and web design. Then he went on to work in a host of occupations including as a travel agent, in insurance, investing and more. He combined all the knowledge gained from these various e...

Hi Listeners...Please complete this quick survey . Your feedback is wanted and welcomed. Corey Wynne of St. Louis, Missouri breaks down the paradox of the fast, hard worker being passed over for promotions. He worked his way around that trap and now is Operational Risk Consultant for a national bank. He's clear-eyed about opportunity and about love. That helps explain how an unexpected father-daug...

365 Brothers podcast skyrocket to the top 10% of podcasts globally according to Listennotes.com in less than a year. And, while that's great, we want even more listeners to enjoy the stories, experiences and wisdom of Black men. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey . Your feedback is greatly appreciated. The impact of racial profiling is conveyed clearly through the words of Shedrick...

At least twice, teachers tried to deny the power of voice to Ewane Masango. They tried and failed. He went on to win public speaking competitions and now is an entertainer and public speaker with a side of entrepreneur. He's building a new digital space for people to build connections, improve health and empower their community. The Society, a new online platform, is in development and coming soon...

Kwame Simmons knows his way around the political spheres of American society. He was only hanging around Florida's state legislature to study the legislative process along with a select group of other educators. He was approached for his input on pending legislation. He gave it. Ninety percent of what he suggested was accepted by the legislation's sponsor and is now codified in Florida education l...

He'd watch shows like Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch and think "I could do that!" Then a series of events moved Chris Guyton closer to his dream of acting. He moved to California after college and began working in aerospace. A colleague invited him to a party where he met a casting agent and his acting career was launched. He works as a Production Assistant for the Tennis Channel. This work...

While in college Ralph Monroe, III took a course on Blaxploitation . At the end of the course, the professor gave an impassioned speech to the students encouraging them to be cognizant of the legacy they leave behind. His words lead to Ralph discovering his purpose. His business is Refined Administration Services and his podcast is Refined and Refreshed . You've probably got an idea about his purp...

His boss had something for him for the holiday season. He gave a young Curtis Flemming, Sr. three things. A turkey, a pink slip and an explanation about the labor market that set him on a path of accomplishment. This Reverend and father of seven is happily married to his wife, Dr. Nancy Flemming and finishing up his dissertation. He shares his experiences and wisdom. Worth every minute! Favorite w...

He started playing hockey later than most of his teammates. He made up it with hard work. Not only did he manage becoming a high school MVP, Jeremy Stegall played junior hockey in Banff, Canada and collegiate hockey at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.  Years later, when he found himself divorced, he did what he knows todo. He put in the work. The result is a new, stronger relationship and a bo...

After the first of several nights meant for the Miami party scene, Monk Coleman's body gave him a warning shot. It was the blood that scared him. Thirteen years of sobriety later, he's a natural, vegan bodybuilder with a message. His book Love Over Fear: A Guide to Peace and Purpose says it all. In addition to being an author and bodybuilder, Monk Coleman is also an inspirational speaker. Favorite...

Marriage, then kids. As can sometimes be the case, there were plenty of examples of either the opposite order or skipping the marriage step entirely. Quinard Edwards is a proud husband and father who has created a satisfying, happy family life for himself. As a matter of fact, having satisfying interactions at home, at work and everywhere else is a priority for this brother. Quin works as a utilit...

I don't know how many brothers have a Ph. D. in electrical engineering. I also don't know how many brothers run businesses in the fields of block chain technology and artificial intelligence. I just know that Dr. Larry Davis is one of them. He's seriously funny and unflinchingly committed to modeling success. He's co-founder of xchainz.io and founder of aixora.ai.  This brother is out to revolutio...

People go "Wow" over his wedding. Let me just say I wish everyone would do it like they did. Cocktails. Dinner. Then the nuptials. Oh, and it was one of CELEBrations televised nuptials , officiated by (now) Representative Karen Bass and some names I'll let him drop. Don't conclude this brother, Dr. Nii Quarterlai Quartey, lacks depth, though. Intellectual, social and political depth is his Ghanaia...

While at his Dad's favorite barber shop, Wen Smith noticed the way one of the patrons, an L A County Sheriff, conducted himself. He was friendly, respected and Black like him. Year's later this same man would be one of the lead experts leading his first training to enter law enforcement. Nearly twenty years later, Wen works to recover firearms from those no longer legally permitted to own them. He...