On this episode of Get with the Times, we chat with Chris Hightower — comedian, teacher, community organizer, and native son of Danville.

Topics discussed include:

• Chris's new nonprofit, The Hightower Foundation
• The problems with society limiting men and boys from expressing their emotions
• Chris's plans for his "Man to Men" event
• The "male loneliness epidemic"
• Different definitions of patriarchy

• Vulnerability and how important it is for connection and community
• The differences in the way Black boys, especially, are treated by society as compared to white Boys and Black girls
• The importance of giving young Black kids positive Black role models

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