On Being a Black Man
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.
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 70 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2022
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…
01:06:31 |
Mon 11 Jul 2022
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…
01:19:20 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
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 Nigger. Is a term of endearment o…
01:34:55 |
Sat 04 Sep 2021
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”.
01:12:51 |
Sat 14 Aug 2021
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, an…
01:24:33 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
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, …
01:00:56 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Ep. 2 On Being Morris White “ It’s Nice to Meet You”
Smithfield, Virginia native Morris White join host to share his narrative while unpacking transparency/vulnerability and the duality of being a black man in professional world.
00:58:30 |
Mon 31 May 2021
Ep. 1 “Mama’s Boy”
Cleveland, Ohio native Phillip Eatman join host to share his narrative while unpacking the persona of the “ Mama’s Boy” and life in the NYC.
00:56:52 |
Tue 18 May 2021
Ep. 0 THE INTRODUCTION: “ Let’s Call It a Prelude”
On being Lawrence & Tahj, father and son, laying the foundation of “On Being a Black Man”, discussing male influences, raising a man, and being raised by a single mother.
00:58:39 |
Sat 01 May 2021
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