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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. Black Men Matter Series: Using Operation Making A Change to Transform Young Lives | Gerald “GEO” Gibson

    4D AGO

    Black Men Matter Series: Using Operation Making A Change to Transform Young Lives | Gerald “GEO” Gibson

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with Gerald “GEO” Gibson, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Making A Change (OMAC). GEO shares how a man who once searched for identity in the streets now dedicates his life to helping young people find direction before they reach that same crossroads. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Gerald explains how early exposure to hardship and instability shaped his path and led him into street life at a young age, eventually resulting in multiple prison sentences. During his final time incarcerated, Gerald began developing what would later become Operation Making A Change, a program built on self-worth, encouragement, and accountability. He became the first participant in the framework he created, using his own transformation as proof of concept. Today, OMAC provides mentorship, life skills, and positive guidance to thousands of youth each year. The work is grounded in the OMAC creed: “I am the present; I am the future. I am a positive leader within my community. I know that Knowledge is power, therefore, I understand the importance of education. I believe in me, so I will always strive towards greatness, knowing that failure is not an option.” 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗱 “𝗚𝗘𝗢” 𝗚𝗶𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗻: https://www.teamomac.com https://www.instagram.com/omacteam https://www.instagram.com/mromac99/ https://www.facebook.com/OperationMakingaChange https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamomac . . . 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 #TheMalePerspective #YouthMentorship #SecondChances #BreakingCycles #BlackVoices #BlackMenLead #CommunityImpact #CommunityLeadership The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

    1h 59m
  2. Black Men Matter Series: From Ivy League to Prison to Purpose | Ken Miller

    JAN 28

    Black Men Matter Series: From Ivy League to Prison to Purpose | Ken Miller

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with Ken Miller - Speaker, Author, and Mentor, for an honest and powerful conversation about identity, accountability, resilience, and redemption. Ken shares the story behind his memoir, Becoming Ken: One Black Man's Journey From Ivy League to Prison and Back Again, reflecting on the pivotal moments that led him from promise and opportunity into addiction and incarceration, and ultimately toward healing, mentorship, and purpose. Throughout the discussion, Ken explores the internal and external judgment Black men often face after making mistakes, the role of mentorship in sustained recovery, and how resilience is built one choice at a time. He also speaks candidly about rebuilding trust, showing up for others, and why sharing his full story (the highs and the lows) has become central to his work today. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: https://kenmillerspeaks.com https://www.instagram.com/thekenmillerspeaks https://www.facebook.com/thekenmillerspeaks https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kenmillerspeaks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7H29FZN . . . 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 #TheMalePerspective #BlackMen #RedemptionStory #SecondChances #Resilience #AddictionRecovery #Reentry #Mentorship #BlackMenHealing #PersonalTransformation

    1h 27m
  3. Black Men Matter Series: Using Children’s Music to Affirm Black Identity | Bill Law

    JAN 21

    Black Men Matter Series: Using Children’s Music to Affirm Black Identity | Bill Law

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with Bill Law - Songwriter and Video Creator behind Lumo Black Media, to discuss the inspiration behind his powerful children’s song and video, “Being Black.” Bill shares how a childhood connection to Sesame Street and the familiar melody of Kermit the Frog helped shape a joyful yet intentional song centered on Black identity, pride, and self-affirmation. He walks through his creative process, from developing the song’s main character to crafting a visual story that resonates with both children and adults, and reflects on the response the project has received since its release. The conversation also explores how “Being Black” evolved beyond music into an educational kit designed to support educators, families, and communities in nurturing positive Black identity among young learners. Bill discusses the importance of collective responsibility in affirming Black children, the age range and materials included in the kit, and how creative tools like music can enhance learning experiences in meaningful ways.  𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄: https://lumoblackmedia.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVnjFj0DnDU . . . 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 #LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #LumoBlackMedia #BeingBlack #BlackIdentity #BlackCreatives #PositiveRepresentation #BlackStories The Male Perspective is hosted by Lana Reid, founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community-building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

    38 min
  4. Black Men Matter Series: Healing and Self-Discovery Through Journaling with Hello Black Man | Jamey Jenkins

    JAN 14

    Black Men Matter Series: Healing and Self-Discovery Through Journaling with Hello Black Man | Jamey Jenkins

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with Jamey Jenkins, Owner and CEO of Hello Black Man, for a reflective conversation about healing, self-discovery, and the power of intentional journaling. Jamey shares how the Hello Black Man journal series was created as a space for Black men to slow down, reflect, and engage in guided prompts that support emotional wellness, self-awareness, and personal growth. Throughout the discussion, Jamey talks about the role of writing as a healing practice, why self-reflection is often overlooked in conversations about Black men’s mental and emotional health, and how journaling can become a tool for affirmation and transformation. He also discusses how the Hello Black Man brand has expanded to include journals for various communities and life stages, along with a clothing line and podcast. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀: https://helloblackman.com https://www.facebook.com/helloblackman https://www.instagram.com/helloblackmantv tiktok.com/@helloblackmantv https://www.youtube.com/@helloblackman https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B083V6MRBW . . . 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 #LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #HelloBlackMan #BlackMenMatter #BlackMenMentalHealth #BlackMenHealing #JournalingForHealing #SelfDiscovery

    54 min
  5. Black Men Matter Series: Building Confident Youth Through Positive Peer Culture at SuperKidz Kamp | Dr. Ansley LaMar

    JAN 7

    Black Men Matter Series: Building Confident Youth Through Positive Peer Culture at SuperKidz Kamp | Dr. Ansley LaMar

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Dr. Ansley LaMar, Founder and Director of SuperKidz Kamp, to explore his decades-long commitment to youth development, leadership, and positive peer culture. Dr. LaMar shares how his own childhood experiences with summer camp helped shape the vision behind SuperKidz Kamp, a program rooted in the belief that all children are gifted and talented. He explains what sets the camp apart, from its outdoor, nature-based approach to the intentional ways campers learn cooperation, confidence, and accountability through community-centered experiences. Throughout the conversation, Dr. LaMar also offers insight for parents and caregivers on how to stay engaged in their children’s growth beyond camp, what to look for when choosing a youth program, and why roles like camp counselor can be transformative for college students. This thoughtful discussion highlights the lasting impact of youth mentorship, experiential learning, and creating environments where young people are encouraged to thrive. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗠𝗮𝗿: https://www.superkidzkamp.com . . . 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 #LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #SummerCamp

    48 min
  6. Black Men Matter Series: Anxiety and the Unspoken Weight Black Men Carry | Jaret Lloyd

    12/24/2025

    Black Men Matter Series: Anxiety and the Unspoken Weight Black Men Carry | Jaret Lloyd

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Jaret Lloyd for an honest conversation about Black men, anxiety, vulnerability, and healing. Jaret is the author of Thoughts of an Anxious Black Man, a reflective work that explores what it means to carry emotional weight while navigating manhood in a world that often expects Black men to remain silent. During the conversation, Jaret shares how anxiety showed up in his own life, the moments he realized he could no longer push it aside, and how writing this book changed the way he shows up for himself and other Black men. He also reflects on the unspoken pressures Black men carry, the difficulty of asking for help even within supportive spaces, and the importance of creating environments on campuses, in brotherhoods, and in communities where vulnerability and healing are possible. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱: https://www.thoughtsofananxiousblackman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jlloyd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaret.lloyd.1 https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Anxious-Black-Man-Reflections/dp/B0FX29KBPX . . . 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 #LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #BlackMentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #BlackMenHealing #MentalHealthMatters #ThoughtsOfAnAnxiousBlackMan #BlackAuthors #CommunityConversations

    52 min
  7. Black Men Matter Series: Changing Generations - HOPE Farm’s Mentorship Fight Against Fatherlessness: guest Sacher Dawson

    12/10/2025

    Black Men Matter Series: Changing Generations - HOPE Farm’s Mentorship Fight Against Fatherlessness: guest Sacher Dawson

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Sacher Dawson - Executive Director and Board President of HOPE Farm. Dawson discusses the early motivations behind HOPE Farm, which was co-founded by law enforcement professionals, and shares the remarkable story of their first facility, a former crackhouse transformed into a center of hope and mentorship. He also explains how HOPE Farm has expanded to three locations, the structure of its daily mentorship model, and the expectations placed on both the boys and their parents when they enter the program. Highlighted programs include the Leadership Development Program, the Mothers’ Resource Program (MRP), and the Slone Vocational Center (SVC). Dawson reflects on the transformative results HOPE Farm has achieved by nurturing boys from single-parent homes from early childhood through high school, and how many former attendees now return as mentors themselves. He discusses the organization’s intentional pathways toward college, military service, or trade school, and shares insights into how HOPE Farm contributes to breaking the cycle of fatherlessness for current and future generations. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻: https://hopefarm.org https://www.facebook.com/HOPEFarmINC https://www.instagram.com/hope.farm 🎁 HOPE For the Future: A Capital Campaign - https://hopefarm-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1269287 . . . 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 #MentorshipMatters #YouthMentorship #BreakingFatherlessness #CommunityLeadership #BuildingFutureLeaders #ServantLeadership

    37 min
  8. Black Men Matter Series: Modern Screening, Old Fears - Understanding Prostate Cancer in Black Men: guest Dr. Eddie Wright

    11/26/2025

    Black Men Matter Series: Modern Screening, Old Fears - Understanding Prostate Cancer in Black Men: guest Dr. Eddie Wright

    In this episode of The Male Perspective, guest Dr. Eddie Wright, Founder and Executive Director of The We Can Win Foundation, Inc., shares the story behind the life-changing call he received from his doctor in 2012 and the medical journey that followed. He discusses why prostate cancer disproportionately impacts Black men, who face a 70% higher incidence rate and are more than twice as likely to die from the disease compared to white men, and breaks down the cultural, historical, and systemic factors that contribute to this gap, including persistent hesitation around screenings. Dr. Wright also explains how newer, less-invasive screening options (such as MRIs, PET scans, and liquid biopsies) can ease fear and support earlier detection, offers practical guidance on when to begin screening and what tests to request, and shares details about his upcoming “Together We Win – Health and Wellness Fair” in 2026. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: https://wecanwinpc.org https://facebook.com/realtalkaboutprostatecancer . . . 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 #ProstateCancer #BlackMensHealth #BlackHealthMatters #CancerEducation #BlackWellness #BlackMensWellness "The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

    52 min
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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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