9 episodes

Father and son team up to discuss, celebrate, and laugh a little while doing a deep dive into the narratives of black men navigating life in the 21st century; exploring impactful influences, life lessons, media representation and presentation against the landscape of American culture in an era of Black Lives Matter.

On Being a Black Man Lawrence Jones

    • Society & Culture

Father and son team up to discuss, celebrate, and laugh a little while doing a deep dive into the narratives of black men navigating life in the 21st century; exploring impactful influences, life lessons, media representation and presentation against the landscape of American culture in an era of Black Lives Matter.

    S2E1 On Being Chris Rey “Black by Popular Demand”

    S2E1 On Being Chris Rey “Black by Popular Demand”

    Virgin Island native, International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, and former Mayor, Chris Rey joins host to share his narrative, his journey to manhood, the impact of relationship with his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, fatherhood and Co-parenting.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Ep. 7 On Being Phil Simmons “From Boys to Men and Fathers”

    Ep. 7 On Being Phil Simmons “From Boys to Men and Fathers”

    Erie Pennsylvania native, Phil Simmons, joins host to share his narrative. Join us as we reminisce over 20 years of brotherhood, service in the United States Marine Corps; unpack marriage, fatherhood, discipline of children , and building businesses (Pishon River Clothing & Pishon Information Technology Services).

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Ep. 6 On Being Devan Davis “Young, Gifted, & Black” (Extended Version)

    Ep. 6 On Being Devan Davis “Young, Gifted, & Black” (Extended Version)

    University of Lousiana Lafayette’s Graduate Student, Devan Davis joins host to unpack his narrative; life after undergrad, Juneteenth, and the casual use of the word N****r. Is a term of endearment or still the most contemptuous word in the english dictionary?

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Ep. 5 On Being Keyona Smith “Daddy’s Girl”

    Ep. 5 On Being Keyona Smith “Daddy’s Girl”

    Entrepreneur, Editor-in-Chief of Alchemy Magazine, and Sports Broadcaster, joins host to unpack life after College, being raised by a single father and moving through life as a proud “Daddy’s Girl”.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Ep. 4 On Being Kent Alford “ A Man of Many Hats”

    Ep. 4 On Being Kent Alford “ A Man of Many Hats”

    Baltimore, Maryland native, NAACP Chairman (Washington DC Chapter), Mental Health Professional, and Phi Beta Sigma affiliate, joins host to unpack his narrative, life, religion, COIVID-19 vaccine, and the impact of John Lewis in his life.

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Ep. 3 On Being a Black Man “You are the Father”

    Ep. 3 On Being a Black Man “You are the Father”

    Miami, Florida natives Lee Jones, Billy Robinson and Racine, Wisconsin’s Anton Graham join host to unpack the experiences of fatherhood from different perspectives (experienced father, a new father, and an expecting father).

    • 1 hr

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