365 Brothers - Listening to Black Men

Ask Derrick Stephens anything about a car. Odds are he'll know the answer. Old cars, classic cars, new cars, race cars...he's about it. He loved cars so much, he started community college to study auto body and then eventually open up his own body shop. A series of events lead him from auto body to welding to the electrical profession. In addition to working as an electrician, he still buys, fixes...

Moonglow McClean sees your soul's beauty and power. He's a costume designer, wardrobe stylist and lifestyle coach. Although he's worked with Beyonce and Halle Berry, the experience that means the most to him was the difference he made while working on a film project empowering young girls in group homes. He shares key moments from each of these experiences. Moon knows that his purpose is to empowe...

Host, Rahbin Shyne, offers a personal look into the origins and intention of the 365 Brothers Podcast. Favorite song: Always and Forever by Heatwave. Favorite book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. About this podcast : In each episode, a Brother reflects on his life; explores the experience of being a Black man in America; shares his interactions with law enforceme...

Writer and spoken word artist Prentice Powell got his start weaving words after his mother had him enroll in Forensic Speech and Debate. His mother, a former police officer as well as a former Black Panther, made sure he found a new outlet for his energy and intelligence after a rock throwing incident brought him to the juvenile justice system. His linguistic prowess took him to the nationals. Now...

He was chosen by his father and parishioners to Pastor True Vine Ministries in Oakland, California. He was chosen by his commitment to non-violence to lead Soldiers Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE). He was among those chosen to be on the stage at the 1995 Million Man March on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., able to look out and see the sea of beautiful Black men. It takes a chosen one to...

Photographer and community activist, Sylvester Givens, aka Duke, came up when Long Beach, California was in the throws of gang violence. After serving in the United States Air Force for a few years, he returned to find many of the young men he grew up with were no longer living as result of the drugs and violence. This was the era in which Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg put The LBC on the musi...

His eldest brother, Robert, brought him to meet and hear Malcolm X while Therman Davis was a high school junior. Later, in 1967 at Occidental College, Martin Luther King, Jr. gave Therman career advice over lunch. This math major went on to enjoy a 34-year career in the insurance industry as an actuary . He developed insurance and pension products for Fortune 500 companies before retiring to devot...

This brother dishes knowledge with just the right amount of humor and a dash of brash. Comedian Papp Johnson lets his sensitivity show through as he discusses the benefits and challenges of attending a white majority high school; microaggressions all tall black men deal with; and the kind of woman that soothes this man's soul.  Papp's Favorite books: Autobiography of a People , edited by Herb Boyd...

Husband, Father, Catholic and proud Bostonian native, Rashaun Martin is committed to Bostonian youth receiving a well-rounded education. This includes recruiting and retaining a diverse educator body for Boston Public Schools. As a Catholic, he's had the privilege of finding himself within a stone's throw of each of the three Popes within his lifetime. He shares the moments and events that have cr...

Darius Davis was all set to become a college-educated ordained minister. And then life threw a few wrenches his way. He picked them up and used them as tools. Darius shares how he rebounded from a divorce, dropping out of college, dealing with depression and the Texas justice system.  He's now a happily married teacher, pastor and husband. Darius' favorite song:  For Every Mountain by Kurt Carr Th...

He started his first business right out of college and it lasted twenty years. He'd always wanted to be a pilot. He worked that into his business. When the Great Recession required him to switch gears, he built a trucking business during the North Dakota oil boom. This Brother makes it happen. Tyrone's favorite song:  September by Earth, Wind and Fire. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Mor...

He was there to console a mother who'd just lost her son in Vietnam. He was there when Geronimo Pratt passed from this life to the next. He was there when Black and Brown gangs were ready to negotiate a truce. He was there to adopt two children along with his wife of 42 years. And we haven't even touched on Gaylord Thomas' favorite accomplishment. Gaylord's page on rescuereleaserestore.org Favorit...

Laughter heals the soul. Words heal wounds. Comedian Shapel Lacey knows a thing or two about healing. One of his three anger management counselors changed his world in a single conversation. Shapel's favorite song: Roll With It by Oasis. His favorite book: The Power of Now . More links at 365brothers.com . In the interview, I attribute the lyrics of De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da to Sting rather than Th...

A huge heart and brilliant mind, Dr. Danny Almeida wants everyone around him to thrive. He's a Gallup Strength's Coach, Associate Professor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and podcaster who also plays a mean cello. We talk about his favorite things, affirmative action and what is like to grow up as a cop's son. Favorite song: That's What Friends Are For Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. More i...

Educator and author, Iweze Ben Abudu, shares the power of returning home. Travels to Ethiopia, Mexico and Jamaica are just a few of the many travels that permanently altered his world. He takes us home. Favorite song: Exodus by Bob Marley Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. More info at 365brothers.com . IG  @365brothers  Host, Rahbin Shyne is a listening coach, podcaster, author and educato...

Life is a series of opportunities. Tony White picks the best among them, owns them and then transforms them into stepping stones to get him to the next and the next and the next. Listen and learn. Originally from Tulare, California, he now resides in St. Louis, Missouri as an entrepreneur providing farm to table produce to restaurants and residences. More information at Tonytomato.xyz Tony's favor...

One of his favorite childhood memories is the time he was robbed. Shedrick Sanders takes his wisdom from the good, the bad and the beautiful. Get comfy. This natural storyteller keeps you spellbound as he shares his globetrotting, his adventures and misadventures. Shedrick's favorite song is Sack of Dreams by Grady Tate as well as the version by Donny Hathaway . His favorite book is The Prophet by...

Editor and photojournalist, Michael Dunlap, shares the conversations and moments that pulled him from the periphery of the 1980s Southern California gang culture to college and career. This Brother understands and shares the meaning and power of family. Favorite book: A Gathering of Old Men Favorite songs: Last Train Home & Autumn Leaves, Cannonball Adderly and Miles Davis Subscribe wherever you g...

Malachi Mott , music producer, shares his path to becoming a creative entrepreneur along with answering the standard 365 Brothers questions. One of his stories hints at how, over time, gangs can come to be seen as the better friend than the police. Malachi's Instagram Malachi's favorite song: Drop by DaBaby Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. More info at 365brothers.com . IG  @365brothers ...