Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Myron Tucker - Motivational Speaker, Construction Project Manager, and Life-Fitness Coach. Parallel to many other areas of life, Mr. Tucker explains that the career of a Construction Project Manager requires intuitive leadership and team building skills in order to coordinate the needs of the client as well as the various staff on a...

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Chike Uzoka - Licensed Financial Advisor, Speaker and Author of “The Teens Guide to Wealth.” Mr. Uzoka expounds on the various financial techniques that assist today’s youth in developing long-term economic stability and success. “The Teen’s Money Guy” also explains the value of obtaining life insurance as a teenager, the importa...

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana talks with Kevin Harrell - Vice President of Education at the Challenger Center. Mr. Harrell discusses the history of the Challenger Center and the work it's doing to provide STEM education and experiences to tomorrow’s future generations. A lifelong educator, Mr. Harrell also explains a few of the various areas that impact public education...

𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗘: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Zeta Theta Lambda Alumni Chapter Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Chartered in 1955 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,'' Zeta Theta Lambda is represented by: Bro. Kenneth L. Mickens, II (Chapter President) Bro. Dr. Cedric R. Harris (Chapter Vice-President) Bro. Anthony D. Cox, Jr., Esq. (Events/Fundraising Committee...

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Eloy Vazquez - Provider Recruiter for the MetroHealth System. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the MetroHealth System employs over 600 doctors, 1,700 nurses and 7,800 employees and plays an essential role in the local community by caring for anyone, regardless of an ability to pay. Mr. Vazquez gives insight on the effective vetting proces...

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Gospel Recording Artist - Minister Kai Brown. The conversation explores a few of the problematic directions that some church settings have taken in modern times that can lead to Believer distraction and disappointment. Minister Kai also breaks down what ministry is and how it’s not always about standing on the pulpit or having th...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1974 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,'' Columbia (MD) Alumni Chapter is represented by its current Vice Polemarch, Bro. Keith A. Sykes. In Howard County, Maryland you will find the alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. which was chartered by twenty-t...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1945 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Kevin Kimble from the Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter discusses the long-term economic impact that occurred as a result of industrial factories closing in his hometown decades ago. With more than 70% of Gary’s population bei...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 LaGrange (GA) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1978 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Dr. Justin Muller, LMFT, Assistant Professor, and the Clinical Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at LaGrange College explains the importance of Black men sharing their mental health stor...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Fort Lee (VA) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1980 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Quinton B. Leath, who is also a retired US Army officer, provides a look into the unique bonds of the exceptional men who have proudly served our country while simultaneously upholding the values of Kappa Alpha Ps...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Frederick (MD) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1982 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Earl H. Robbins, Jr., who is a charter member of the Frederick (MD) Alumni Chapter as well as its first Polemarch shares some of the rich history of the chapter and its service in the community. With mentorship p...

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 Evansville (IN) Alumni Chapter Chartered in 1970 On today’s installment of "The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Watez Phelps II, who is the chapter’s current Polemarch and a K-12 educator in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation district, shares valuable insight on the disparity in treatment of Black boys in the p...

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Jarvis Gibson Sr. - Community Leader and Founder of The Jarvis Gibson Foundation. Since 1998, Mr. Gibson has been providing mentorship to Cleveland’s underserved youth through various initiatives that provide academic, financial and emotional education and support. In conjunction with various youth sports programs, the Jarvis Gibson...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Cedric Scott - Founder of EDU HUSTLE. The former chemist turned educator shares his educational program, "Melanated Mathematics" which teaches math in a way that incorporates cultural representation and diversity. Mr. Scott also shares the challenges in today’s K-12 educational landscape and the ways in which educa...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Brian K. McNeill - The Sales Confidence Coach, Author and Corporate Sales Trainer. Mr. McNeill covers various skill sets and mindset shifts that are beneficial to leveling up your sales skills. Using his knack for storytelling, the Sales Confidence Coach has also created a children’s book series that teaches young people val...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Prof. Ricky West - Founder of Bridging Cyber Inc., CertWallet and Xodus Project North. The conversation explores the underrepresentation of communities of color in the career fields of IT and Cybersecurity and ways to provide education and optimal skill sets that would lead to employment success. Prof. West breaks down how C...

This episode of "The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Quinn Hill - Author of “One Day at a Time” to discuss his book which will inspire you to live a more authentic and fulfilling life! Mr. Hill shares portions of his personal journey, which is interwoven into the book to guide the reader on a path to finding their unique self in a world that often suppresses personal liberatio...

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 mento...

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...

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....

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 impa...