Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective

In this episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Geronimo Robinson - Author, Speaker and Professor. Mr. Robinson’s newly released "Spain, Brasil, Moses & Coltrane: Africa Redefined" is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the profound yet often overlooked contributions of the African Diaspora worldwide. The interview also gives a look into the life of the...

In this episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Akil Parker - CEO of All This Math, LLC. Mr. Parker’s work is bridging the gap between math and the Black community by transforming the way the often daunting subject is perceived and learned. Parents and students are invited to learn more about how math is more than just a subject—it's a vital tool that influences all pa...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Lamar Gospo Johnson - Gospel Children’s Book Author, Black Puppeteer, Songwriter, and Host of the Gospel Kids Show NewsRoom. Using the tools of education and artistic expression, Mr. Johnson teaches Black children about the word of God and also empowers youth with the knowledge of the rich history in the Black community. Through...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Darnell Rice - Founder and Chief Empowerment officer of Embrace, a sexual assault program. Embrace is a survivor-led program dedicated to addressing rape and sexual violence within communities of color. Mr. Rice explains the core philosophy of Embrace, encapsulated in its powerful acronym: “Elevate, Motivation, Believe, Redempti...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Epsilon Epsilon Kent, Ohio Chartered 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...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Zeta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota Chartered 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 a...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Gamma Alpha Sigma Alumni Chapter Cleveland, Ohio Chartered 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 Clevela...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Rho Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter Gwinnett County, Georgia Chartered 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 Direc...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Kappa Delta Sigma Alumni Chapter Los Angeles, California Chartered 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 se...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Delta Rho Sigma Alumni Chapter Akron/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...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Delta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter Wilmington, North Carolina Chartered 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 m...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Sigma Eta Sigma Alumni Chapter McDonough, Georgia Chartered 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 cor...

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 i...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Delta Xi Sigma Alumni Chapter Milwaukee, 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...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Xi Sigma Alumni Chapter Indianapolis, Indiana Chartered in 1938 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. John “Pastor G” Girton, Jr., who is the current Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at Martin University stops by to chat with Lana Reid. With a community leadership resume spanning over nu...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Bobby Porter - Dillon County, SC Deputy Sheriff and Founder of the “Boys to Men” Youth Mentorship Program. Mr. Porter talks about the incredible work being done to empower and encourage young boys through a range of programs that give them opportunities to interact with great role models and experiences that help them develop th...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Pastor W. Eric Croomes - Executive Director of the Kusoma Project, Author and Faith Influencer. In this interview, Pastor Croomes shares his book “Brotha2Brotha: Becoming Healthy Men from the Inside Out,” which walks Black men through the journey of healing holistically. An advocate for Black boy literacy, Pastor Croomes explain...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Leroy Moore - Disability Rights Educator, Activist and Founder of the Krip-Hop Institute. Mr. Moore explains the intersectionality between race, disability, and prejudice and shares the work that still needs to be done in order to create a more inclusive society. The conversation also expounds on the mission of the Krip-Hop Inst...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Vernon E. Davis, II - Author, Speaker, Comedian, and Founder of Thank U 4 Your Service, a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. The conversation explores how comedy has changed in today’s present “politically correct” landscape and how that impacts the comic’s stage material. Mr. Vernon, an Army veteran, also shares his family's...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Michael Taylor - Entrepreneur, Author, Motivational Speaker and Radio/TV  show host. Coach Taylor has a lifetime of work dedicated to empowering men (and women) to reach their full potential. In this conversation, he shares a few of his programs such as, Shattering Black Male Stereotypes and Brothahood of Kings which paves the w...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Larry Lester - Author and Co-Founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Mr. Lester shares some of the rich history and legacy of Black baseball players in the United States, from African American players in the 1850s to Jackie Robinson’s integration of the game in 1947. In recent years, Major League Baseball has stated it wil...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Yusef Wiley - Author, Reentry Expert, Prison Reform Advocate and Founder of Timelist Group, Inc., LLC. Mr. Wiley discusses the difficult challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release, from finding employment and housing to adequate support systems and overcoming stigmas that are often barriers to success. T...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Dr. Taavon Bazemore - Author, Motivational Speaker and Founder of Bazemore Clinical Services, LLC. Dr. Bazemore, a licensed clinical social worker who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of at-risk populations, shares his insights on how to achieve optimal outcomes for those in need. He explains how Bazemore Clinical...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Matthew C. Horne - Author and Motivational Speaker. The conversation explores the world of modern dating and relationships in the Black community. In addition to providing guidance for navigating the dating landscape of today, Mr. Horne provides insightful analysis of the particular dynamics between Black men and women. For more...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Elijah Lewis - Author of “Your Jewels Are In Your Journey: Life Lessons To Lead You To Your Optimal Self.” Mr. Lewis shares his inspirational journey into writing along with excerpts from his personal life story which serve as motivation for chapters in his book. Through his book, motivational speaking and other events Mr. L...