In a previous post, I advised that in an effort to combat the masculinity crisis, manhood training programs are beginning to sprout throughout the country. Well, I came across one based in Albany, Georgia. And the amazing part is the founder is only 21 years old. The “X” for Boys Founded by King Randall, The…
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Abducted Nigerian Boys Reunited with Their Parents
I came across some good news this Sunday morning, by way of Africa News. Over 300 Nigerian schoolboys were rescued and reunited with their parents in Katsina, Nigeria, after being seized in a mass abduction by Jihadist terrorist group Boko Haram. The boys were brought to the governor’s office, where they were received by President…
The Males Place: A Guided Journey Into Manhood
Whenever I think of youth empowerment for my community, a quote Frederick Douglass always comes to mind. “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” Uplifting the next generation should always be the primary focus, and there’s an organization here in Charlotte that’s doing just that. The Males Place, Inc. Established…
Barbershop Books
Reading being fundamental is an understatement, in my opinion. It’s literally the foundation for every form of education. In my community, it’s not being promoted as much as I would like it to be. But some organizations are working diligently to change that narrative. There’s one in particular that’s kept my attention. Barbershop Books Barbershop…