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Athletes, Mental Health and a Missed Opportunity

I almost regret writing this. I am attacking a black man who recently unleashed his own ill-advised barrage against another black man who is doing the right thing. The cliché goes that two wrongs don’t make a right. Yet, it feels right to call out this national sports figure over an issue that impacts us all, particularly black men.
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Racism Can Cause These 5 Mental Health Issues

Racism has seeped into virtually every area, segment, and field of society. Whether an overt hate crime or subtle workplace “microaggression,” a single act of racial discrimination can enact a devastating toll upon its victim. Simply witnessing or experiencing an act of racism second hand can impact mental health.
Black Men's Health - Perseverance Part 2

Perseverance, Part 2 with Film Producer Will Packer

Host Jon D. Brown speaks with Will Packer, continuing the conversation from July about perseverance and financial health. This interview is the August 25th edition of the Black Men’s Health Summer Lunch Series.
Black Men's Health - MBA - Male, Black, Accountability

M.B.A. (Male – Black – Accountability)

Host Jon D. Brown speaks with Dr. Vashaun O. Williams to discuss M.B.A. (Male – Black – Accountability). This interview is the August 11th edition of the Black Men’s Health Summer Lunch Series.
Black Men's Health - Yoga and You

Yoga and You

Host Jon D. Brown speaks with Dominique Mann and David Wilson about all things yoga and the associated mental, physical, and spiritual health benefits. This interview is the August 4th edition of the Black Men’s Health Summer Lunch Series.
Black Men's Health - Perseverance Part 2

Perseverance, Part 1 with Rob Hardy

Host Jon D. Brown speaks with Rob Hardy about perseverance. This interview is the July 23rd edition of the Black Men’s Health Summer Lunch Series.
Black Men's Health - Mental Health Matters

Mental Health Matters

Host Jon D. Brown speaks with Dr. Kenneth E. Fowler, Jr. and Dr. Derek M. Griffith to discuss mental health matters. This interview is the July 2nd edition of the Black Men’s Health Summer Lunch Series.
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