Join us for a Special Election Episode with our guest Jonathan Segers for our first episode of Season 2. Jonathan shares his story about how he got into politics, his mother's work as a teacher, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry facilitate a discussion that you can't miss! Please go out and vote on Tuesday!!!

Join us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Justin Harris and Ryan Griffin of the Saint Louis Hop Shop. We talk about the work and dedication that goes into ownership and surviving running a business during Covid-19. This episode is coupled with the release of the Black is Beautiful Beer, a national collaborative effort the Hop Shop took part in to spread awareness about the social injustices People of Color face through beer. Host Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry, have a chance to discuss music, life, and beer with co-owners. Consult your physician or health care provider if you or your loved one has a drinking problem.

Join us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who is the President & CEO of the Deaconness Foundation. We talk about Wesley Bell's recent decision not to prosecute Darren Wilson for the killing of Mike Brown. This event is coupled with the funeral and memorial of Congressman and Activist John Lewis. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry have a chance to talk to Rev. Dr. Wilson about life, the role of the social activist, and much more.

Site: https://deaconess.org/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revdrstarsky
Twitter: @RevDrStarsky

Join us for another candid conversation with our guest Darren Jackson. We talk about All Black Creatives, whose mission "is to celebrate Black creatives every day" and vision "is to develop an ecosystem of resources, connections, and opportunities that help them to live out their greatest potential." Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry have a chance to talk to Darren about life and the current state of our nation after the recent events of police brutality.

Site: www.allblackcreatives.com
Instagram: @allblackcreatives
https://www.facebook.com/weareallblackcreatives

We continue to celebrate pride month with our guest Dapper Dan Midas (DDm). We share their absolutely dope track “Boys Don’t Cry” on his new album, The Ballad of Omar. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk to DDm about “Boy’s Don’t Cry”, his new album, and so much more. Sankofa Spotlight: Marsha P. Johnson. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

Instagram: @dapperdanmidas
https://www.facebook.com/GoDDm/
The Ballad of Omar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wj58UOHQIaPPNlR9tJuk3
Beautiful Gowns: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tUWsh1Aa5L3dTQCBAwlca

As we roll into Father's Day, our guest Michael DeAngelo shares their beautiful piece titled "Dear Father." Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Michael about the story behind his piece, and share many more life gems. Sankofa Spotlight: Bayard Rustin. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

Our guest Sir Eddie C talks about his track titled “Lil Black Boy," channeling the fire and pride of greats like James Brown and James Baldwin. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Sir Eddie C. About the inspiration behind “Lil Black Boy,” his passion for Hip Hop and the importance of mental health services for black men. This podcast is part of the Lil Black Boy Campaign. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

Donate to the “Little Black Boy” Campaign here: gf.me/u/xzu3fy

Shout Outs:
Sir Eddie C @sireddiec (Instagram & Twitter)
Village Healing and Writing Circle
Cami Thomas- For the Culture TV
Darren Jackson- All Black Creatives
Darian Wigfall - Farfetched

Our guest Victor Farwell shares one of his most beautiful pieces "Drift with Me." A poem of marriage, resilience, and longevity. Co-hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Victor. They share stories of the past, discuss cultural hardships, and the future. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

The Black MenTell Village Podcasts welcomes our first guest Bobby "Phree" Williams. He shares his beautiful piece titled "Black Boy Heal". Bryant, Jermar, and Bobby then open up a discussion about mental health in our community.

BLACK MEN-TELL VILLAGE PODCAST
EPISODE III
Guest: Bobby Phree Williams
Performing Black Boy Heal
https://www.facebook.com/raynier.legrand/videos/vb.1146607809/10220403657578634/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Announcements
Next HAWC March 12th, 2020 at Thomas Dunn Learning Center

Black Mental Health in the United States:
13.2% identify as African American in the United States
Of those over 16% of those individuals have a diagnosable mental illness
Thats 6.8 Million People, more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philly combined!

According to Mental Health America (MHA)

Contact/ Announcements Info for Phree
Instagram: @phree618
Twitter: @phreephilosophy

URB Arts Events
Location: 2600 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106

1. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic -- Every Sunday -- Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 7pm
2. Balance, Build, Bend Yoga -- Saturday Mar. 14th @ 9:30AM

References
https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

Baldwin
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/james-baldwin-about-the-author/59/

Show co-host/guest Jermar Perry shares a personal story in "Today is a New Day". "..."what happens when the thing that you’ve planned for don’t happen?" Bryant and Jermar open up a discussion about plans and the New Year.