This week I talk with my guy, Brannon Andrews. In the first part of this two-part conversation, we talk about labels and stereotypes that are placed on us as Black men, the ones we choose to place on ourselves, and how we are both learning to unburden ourselves with the need to make others comfortable with our Blackness.

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In this episode, I try my best to reflect on the trash ass year that was 2020.⠀

I walk through a simple reflection guide I put together on my IG Page that consists of three questions to help process 2020:

1. What in 2020, can I be grateful for?

I also spend some time talking about some celebrations from last year, because you have to find some joy in the mess.

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This week I sat down with one of my best friends, David Beavis. It's actually because of David that we are as good of friends as we are. He is one of those kinds of people that are naturally great friends. The kind that is intentional and remembers most of the little things you tell them, check in on you consistently, support your dreams. It's kind of annoying. It's for these reasons and many more reasons why I chose him to be one of the best men at my wedding. That's why it sucked when David and Luara, his wife, moved up to Portland. 

David and I talk about his dream of being a pastor, what it means for him as a white man in America, and given all that has happened with equity and justice in the year 2020, I ask how his approach to his job as a Pastor has changed and he shares how he hopes the Church engages in this pivotal moment in history.

Resources:

• Incarceration Rates & Demographics by Pew Research

Book Recommendation:

• White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones

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Here is the second half of my conversation with  Gustavo Boldrini, from the Goose is Loose Podcast. We talk about politics, society, faith, and life in Orange County as a Black man.

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This week I sat down with my guy, Gustavo Boldrini, from the Goose is Loose Podcast. I was excited for the conversation for a couple of reasons: one, this is the first of many collabs to come; two, we always have some great conversations on politics, society, faith, and life in general. Gustavo is a husband to his wonderful wife Chelsea, he is a soon to be lawyer, a Christian, and an ex-libertarian. He and his mom immigrated from Brazil when he was a kid and is now a U.S citizen. He and his wife both identify as Afro-LatinX and that has led to some very interesting dynamics as they have navigated being a Black couple in predominantly white spaces.

I respect the hell out of this dude because Goose is one of those dudes that will always do what he says he will do. He is always thinking about others and what is best for the people he cares about. That truly comes out in this conversation, as we discuss politics, faith, and what its like living life as a Black person in Orange County.

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A short episode on what I feel it means to be an Ally. I touch on the shooting of Jacob Blake and the white supremacist, Kyle Rittenhouse and why a clear dedication to allyship is necessary to capitalize on the Black Lives Matter movement's recent surge.

I outline what an ally is and is not, why it is important to be ALL in and commit, and why we must all stay vigilant in a pivotal time in modern American history.

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This week I sit down with my sister-in-law, Robin.

This was a fun chat, where I ask first impressions of me and what it was like meeting her sister’s Black boyfriend? Her growth in the conversation of Diversity and Inclusion, mental health, and the importance of self-love, and what friendships are like in a drastically changing and polarizing world.

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In this conversation, ask about their first impressions of me and what it was like meeting their daughter’s Black boyfriend? We discuss George Flloyd and their growth in the conversation of Diversity and Inclusion, ways they are trying to become allies, and how they are working to make a better place for Linds and I’s imaginary kids.

Books:

Antiracist Baby by Dr. Ibram Kendi

The Color of Compromise by Dr. Jemar Tisby

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This week I chop it up with my younger brother, Michael. We talk about what it was like for him to be the 2nd born and the pressure he felt being a younger brother and an older brother. Off top, Michael shares how he felt like the black sheep of the family and how that impacted his outlook on life. We explore that trauma together and I apologize for my role in the pain that I caused him. This conversation is one long therapy session for Michael and I. We laugh a lot, cry a bit, and share a whole lot of love. Alright yall, here's, Mike.

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About this Episode: This week’s guest is my mom, Stacia. Now, my mom used to say that we grew up together and I didn’t know what she was talking about until I realized that she had me when she was 15. So, yeah we definitely grew up together. My mother is one of the kindest people I have ever met. So kind, in fact, she made friends with a stranger that accidentally called her phone. This is a legit story, she literally became friends with a random person that called the wrong number. My mom is the type of person that can make your day with her smile and warm presence. At the same time, she’ll give you the honest truth that will set you straight. Her determination is unwavering and we talk about what it was like raising three black sons, the current state of America, and where we find hope moving forward.

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Sources:

Arienne Thompson Plourde and Amelia Thompson are sisters from Memphis, Tennessee. Reprinted from Notre Dame Magazine (Winter 2016-17), a quarterly publication of the University of Notre Dame for its alumni and friends.

American Police by ThroughLine Podcast

School to Prison Pipeline - ACLU

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