In this research-based episode, you’ll hear how 42 never-married, college-educated Black men are crafting what the researcher, Dr. Hill, calls “Black professional hybrid masculinity”—a blending of traditional provider-protector ideals with egalitarian values like shared domestic labor, emotional presence, and support for women’s careers. I break down what this hybrid model gets right, where tensions still exist, and why these nuances matter for Black women seeking real partnership.

Don’t forget - if you have a Secret Story you want to share with me like the one I share in this episode, then I invite you to⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drop your truth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for the next Secret Story episode!

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Literature & Links:

• • ⁠⁠⁠⁠The DC Relationship Education Center⁠⁠⁠⁠
  • ⁠Are Black Men Still Protectors and Providers?⁠ [blog]

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