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The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Series is hosted by Lana Reid and centers the lived experiences, voices, and humanity of Black men through open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations. Each episode explores identity, healing, relationships, mental health, purpose, accountability, and community—moving beyond stereotypes to highlight the depth, diversity, and nuance of Black male experiences. Through storytelling and dialogue, this series creates space for reflection, understanding, and connection across generations. Presented by Conversations in Color, a nonprofit organization

  1. 9h ago

    Black Men Matter Series: Mental Health, Autism and the Power of Youth Advocacy | Lawrence C. Harris

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Lawrence C. Harris - Author and Youth Empowerment Speaker. At just 20 years old, Lawrence has transformed his own experiences with childhood trauma, bullying, autism, and mental health challenges into a mission of helping other young people navigate life. He shares why adults need to create safe spaces where young people can admit when they are struggling, the importance of building trust without forcing young people to open up before they are ready and how his own journey taught him that asking for help is a sign of growth rather than weakness.Lawrence also discusses living with C-PTSD and autism, challenging stereotypes surrounding both and why he believes people should be seen as individuals rather than diagnoses. He explains how being autistic has become a strength in his work as a speaker, allowing him to connect with audiences in unique ways. Lawrence also reflects on journaling as an important tool in his healing, his work as an author, and the lessons he now shares with teens and young adults about changing limiting beliefs, developing healthier coping skills, and recognizing that difficult circumstances do not have to determine their future.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖. 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀:https://www.lawrencecharris.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowershttps://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/📝Free Journaling E-Book - https://lawrencec-empowers-breh9q.subscribepage.io/...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHiey5ZoJYni1wY7CyTg2?si=5c7207f94b8e4ea7🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#YouthMentalHealth #AutismAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocacy #OvercomingAdversity #BlackMenMatter

    Black Men Matter Series: Mental Health, Autism and the Power of Youth Advocacy | Lawrence C. Harris

  2. Aug 12

    Black Men Matter Series: Empowering Young Lives Through Education and Mentorship | Jarrell Harris

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Jarrell Harris - Founder of Empowering Males, Inc. and the educational initiative Empowering Young Lives Academy. Jarrell shares the personal journey that led him into education, explaining how a difficult season marked by grief, personal setbacks, and the loss of his grandmother ultimately became the path to discovering his gift for teaching. He reflects on becoming one of the few Black men in early childhood education, overcoming stereotypes surrounding male educators, and the mentors who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue his calling. Jarrell also discusses the vision behind launching Empowering Young Lives Academy before expanding his work through Empowering Males, Inc., and why he believes educating the whole child extends far beyond academics. He explains the importance of life skills, strong parent engagement, and creating environments where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Jarrell also emphasizes the vital role community mentors play in helping young people succeed and why today's youth still need safe spaces where they can build relationships, develop confidence, and grow into future leaders. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀: https://www.instagram.com/empoweringmalesinc/ https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweringMalesInc/ https://www.facebook.com/empoweringyounglives1/ . . . 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁: https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid .  . . 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻: Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6 Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2 iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4 Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr 🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6 #EarlyChildhoodEducation #BlackEducators #YouthMentorship #EducationalLeadership #BlackMenMatter

    Black Men Matter Series: Empowering Young Lives Through Education and Mentorship | Jarrell Harris

  3. Jul 29

    Black Men Matter Series: Turning Adversity into Legacy Through Fatherhood and Writing | Corwin Melvin

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Corwin Melvin - Author and Self Publishing Coach. Corwin shares the remarkable story behind his memoir, JUST A DAD: Sharing the Lessons That Shaped My Life as a Single Father, and his determined fight to gain custody of his three sons without legal representation. He explains how careful preparation, emotional discipline, and meticulous documentation became critical in the courtroom, and why moving out of state with his sons meant returning to court once again. Corwin also shares his perspective on how family court systems can better support fathers while keeping the best interests of children at the center of every decision.After successfully raising his three sons, Corwin turned his experiences into books and built a career helping others tell their own stories. Today, as the founder of Launch the Author, he provides coaching and publishing services for aspiring authors, guiding them from idea to publication. He also discusses the realities of raising three boys involved in youth sports, the lessons fatherhood has taught him, and the legacy he hopes to leave with his children. In addition, Corwin introduces his Two Homes Heroes children's book series, which helps children and families navigate life between two households, along with the many other projects he has helped bring to life through his publishing company.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻:https://corwinmelvin.com/https://launchtheauthor.com/https://twohomesheroes.com/https://www.instagram.com/launchtheauthor/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574794764474#...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#SingleFather #BlackFathers #ChildCustody #FamilyCourt #JustADad #BlackMenMatter

    Black Men Matter Series: Turning Adversity into Legacy Through Fatherhood and Writing | Corwin Melvin

  4. Jul 22

    Black Men Matter Series: Helping the Next Generation Discover Their Dreams Through Mentorship and Education | Dr. Titus L. Hopper

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Titus L. Hopper - Educator, Speaker, Author, and Co-Founder of Hop2It Solutions. Dr. Hopper discusses the people and experiences that shaped his life, what inspired him to pursue a career in education, and the unique challenges facing Black male educators and school leaders. Drawing from his doctoral research examining the motivational factors affecting Black male principals in rural North Carolina, he sheds light on the barriers these leaders face while offering practical advice to young Black men beginning careers in education. He also shares the story behind his "Think Right, Do Right" teaching tool and explains how it encourages young people to connect their thoughts, choices, and actions.Dr. Hopper also discusses his recently released book, A Boss Called Dream, which explores the relationship between purpose, discipline, and helping young people envision a meaningful future. He reflects on a life-changing encounter with a student who admitted he did not know what his dream was and explores the responsibility adults have to serve as part of the village that helps young people discover direction and possibility. Through Hop2It Solutions, Dr. Hopper and his wife, Michelle, have developed the Hop2It Expresso Packages, offering presentations and resources that emphasize rebuilding a modern village of support around children while equipping educators, parents, and communities to nurture young people's growth and help them explore the many educational and career pathways available to them.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗟. 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿:https://www.hop2itsolutions.com/https://www.facebook.com/hop2itsolutions/https://www.instagram.com/hop2itsolutions/https://www.hoptheblacksanta.com/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0H3LQNB7B...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackEducators #CollegeAndCareer #Purpose #EducationalLeadership #ItTakesAVillage #BlackSanta #BlackMenMatter

    Black Men Matter Series: Helping the Next Generation Discover Their Dreams Through Mentorship and Education | Dr. Titus L. Hopper

  5. Jul 8

    Black Men Matter Series: From First Black Starting Quarterback to Mentoring the Next Generation of Athletes | Greg Thomas

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Greg Thomas - Author, Coach, Mentor, and Speaker - to explore the journey that took him from breaking barriers as the first Black starting quarterback at both his high school and college to becoming a respected mentor for the next generation of athletes and leaders. Greg reflects on the determination, confidence, and resilience that shaped his own path and discusses how those experiences continue to influence the way he coaches and develops young people today. He also shares the inspiration behind his book Making Believers, which chronicles the remarkable journey of Plano East Senior High and the lessons that extend far beyond the football field. Greg also discusses the realities facing today's young athletes, including the pressures they encounter both on and off the field, the invaluable life lessons sports can teach beyond the classroom, and the important role parents play in supporting their children's growth. He explains why balancing competition with enjoyment in youth sports matters, discusses the many responsibilities modern coaches must navigate, and makes the case that developing character, leadership, and personal growth is just as important as improving athletic performance.  𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀: https://www.gregthomasconnect.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-thomas-284536253 https://www.facebook.com/greg.thomas.850190 https://www.instagram.com/greggtthomas08 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09XJQ9MGS/ . . . 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁: https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid .  . . 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻: Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6 Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2 iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4 Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr 🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6 #YouthSports #StudentAthletes #SportsLeadership #AthleteDevelopment #BlackMenMatter

    Black Men Matter Series: From First Black Starting Quarterback to Mentoring the Next Generation of Athletes | Greg Thomas

  6. Jun 24

    Black Men Matter Series: The Black Dollar Blueprint, Financial Freedom & Generational Wealth | Anthony Williams

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Anthony Williams - Founder of The Black Dollar Blueprint™ - to discuss financial literacy, wealth building, and the practical steps individuals and families can take to create lasting financial stability. Anthony shares his own journey with money and explains why helping first-generation wealth builders is an important part of his work and unpacks the purpose behind The Black Dollar Blueprint™. He also breaks down how consumer culture can work against long-term financial goals, offering practical advice on tackling debt, building credit and creating a stronger financial foundation. Anthony explains the role homeownership can play in building wealth, the financial priorities worth focusing on over the next five years and the opportunities technology is creating for today's wealth builders. Throughout the conversation, he delivers practical insights for anyone pursuing financial freedom, generational wealth and a lasting legacy. It's a reminder that building wealth is as much about purpose, discipline and intention as it is about numbers. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀: https://www.blackdollarblueprint.com https://www.facebook.com/BlackDollarBluePrint https://www.instagram.com/blkdollarblueprint https://www.tiktok.com/@black.dollar.blueprint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2XVCHHR . . . 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁: https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid .  . . 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻: Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6 Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2 iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4 Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8 Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr 🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6 #BlackWealth #FinancialLiteracy #CreditBuilding #DebtFree #BlackMenMatter #BlackDollarBlueprint

    Black Men Matter Series: The Black Dollar Blueprint, Financial Freedom & Generational Wealth | Anthony Williams

  7. Jun 10

    Black Men Matter Series: Servant Leadership, Communication, Empathy & Mentorship | Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson - Founder & CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group LLC, Pastor, and Author - to explore what it truly means to lead with a servant's heart. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, Dr. Johnson discusses why servant leadership is often misunderstood and shares the personal reflections individuals should consider before stepping into positions of influence. He also offers practical insights for people of faith who are striving to remain authentic in their spiritual walk while navigating the demands and expectations of the corporate world.Dr. Johnson also shares the qualities that build and destroy trust in leadership, the importance of developing future leaders, and why effective leadership requires the humility to prepare others to succeed and eventually step into your role. The conversation also explores how leaders can avoid allowing success and recognition to fuel their ego, as well as lessons learned from leadership missteps. Whether you lead in your home, workplace, ministry, or community, this discussion highlights why character, service, legacy, and the responsibility of guiding others are essential tools in every leader's toolbox.𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻:https://www.thejohnsonleadershipgroup.comhttps://www.facebook.com/kevinwaynejohnsonpagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinwaynejohnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/writingforthelordhttps://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Wayne-Johnson/author/B003GQLXUG...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#ServantLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #FaithInBusiness #BlackMenMatter #BlackLeadership

    Black Men Matter Series: Servant Leadership, Communication, Empathy & Mentorship | Dr. Kevin Wayne Johnson

  8. Jun 3

    Black Men Matter Series: Breaking Myths, Presence, Perception & the Truth About Black Fatherhood | C.A. Truthwell

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with C.A. Truthwell - Author of Breaking the Myth, to discuss the realities of Black fatherhood and the harmful narratives that continue to shape public perception and policy. Truthwell explains how fathers are often perceived as absent despite being actively involved in their children's lives, whether they live in the home or outside of it. He also shares examples of how Black fathers can be overlooked, dismissed, or excluded despite their consistent presence and contributions as parents.The conversation also explores what character traits, values, and life skills communities should be intentionally pouring into boys today to help prepare them to become healthy fathers tomorrow. Truthwell discusses the importance of Black men telling their own stories, the value of support systems among fathers, and why people should pause and consider before blindly believing negative stereotypes about Black fatherhood. By challenging assumptions, society can collectively build stronger families and create spaces where Black fathers can be seen, heard, and supported. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗖.𝗔. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹:https://catruthwell.comhttps://www.instagram.com/author_catruthwellhttps://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Myth-Truth-About-Fatherhood/dp/B0FR1JRGL9...𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid. ..𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr🔔 Want to be a guest or have a guest idea? 📝 GUEST SUBMISSION FORM: https://forms.gle/owz3k5i3xpwzsEZs6#BlackFatherhood #BlackFathers #BlackMenMatter #Parenting #BreakingTheMyth

    Black Men Matter Series: Breaking Myths, Presence, Perception & the Truth About Black Fatherhood | C.A. Truthwell
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The Male Perspective: Black Men Matter Series is hosted by Lana Reid and centers the lived experiences, voices, and humanity of Black men through open, honest, and thought-provoking conversations. Each episode explores identity, healing, relationships, mental health, purpose, accountability, and community—moving beyond stereotypes to highlight the depth, diversity, and nuance of Black male experiences. Through storytelling and dialogue, this series creates space for reflection, understanding, and connection across generations. Presented by Conversations in Color, a nonprofit organization

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