This week on my comfy couch, I explore how Kobe's untimely death helped to normalize grief for black men and boys. I also discussed the situation involving Gayle King and how we as black men have to do better. I highlight the horrible history we have endure that reinforced the idea of not being allowed to grieve.  I also seek the reframe how we discuss a person's life after death to tell a more accurate story. 

Articles used in this episode:

https://spokesman-recorder.com/2016/07/13/dealing-grief-essential-manhood/

https://www.essence.com/feature/gayle-king-cbs-kobe-bryant-sexism-misogynoir/

https://thegrio.com/2020/01/29/what-kobe-bryants-death-has-taught-me-about-how-black-men-mourn/

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