Black Masculinity, Homophobia, and HIV: An Unmasking | Marvin Toliver | TEDxWilmington

In his TEDxWilmington talk, Marvin Toliver discusses a personal narrative of how toxic masculinity and homophobia led to risky sexual behavior, and ultimately an HIV diagnosis. Marvin Toliver is a speaker. Bio TBD This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@maloriereid2926]

Your transparency is going to save lives, Marvin. So incredibly proud of you and grateful for your work and your life!

[@chanellemccluer2913]

It shows true strength and courage to stand up on a stage, be vulnerable, and share your story versus the fabricated "strength" pushed by toxic masculinity. Proud of you and grateful to you, Marvin, for choosing to love yourself and speak your truth!

[@WilliamOgletree]

Masculinity and growth leads to greatness

[@jerrykern7486]

Watched this again, Marvin. It is so inspirational. Man... I hope our music community is even just a tiny part of your village!

[@rosalinarosas6612]

Amigo, your story touched my heart and made me cry. You’re an amazing human being and and such inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story! Love you Marvin from the Town🌹❤️

[@alisazachery3968]

Your bravery is EVERYTHING! Thank you for sharing your truth! 🤎

[@pppmanly]

Excellent, very moving, and courageous presentation!! 👏👍💙

[@vernaemoore490]

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story and such encouraging words!!

[@laurakennedy8341]

Thank you, Marvin. Grateful to learn from you.

[@adnanbalsheh8432]

I would’ve hit the like bottom for ur courage and true words … out of respect to ur story just gonna leave this comment for someone in the future to read it ❤

[@MarciaSantos-ox1fk]

Amazing speech. You taught me so much in a short time. Hope you’re doing well my brother ❤

[@saper8676]

Thank you for sharing your story. This is powerful!

[@traceybogen1]

Woohoo Marvin. ! Authentic beautiful you. Thank you for sharing your story -your truth. For educating us while doing it! I’m humbled. And honored to know you.

[@bobbybenjamin6864]

Thank you so much for your vulnerability, Marvin! That took so much courage and inner strength. I'm so grateful that there are good examples like you of positive masculinity: of strength through vulnerability. You should be proud of this talk!!

[@yaebyshay9248]

This talk will change lives ❤️

[@bperez915]

Thank you for your courage! Your bravery and story will save many lives. We appreciate you! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@EnterTheCantaloupe]

This is so raw. Thank you for doing this. It will help so many people.

[@bushjasmineshrn]

So much courage! Thank you for your story Marvin!!!!!

[@TheWoods510]

Raw! Deep! Needed! Bless you always for sharing your truth!

[@ThatSuzanneSchmid]

Amazing talk, Marvin. I'm so glad to know you!

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!

[@Marnillah]

such a powerful speech, thank you Marvin. :,)

[@maketheworldabetterplace5624]

Damn just the title inspired me like in this world being with one of those aspects is hard enough but all three. I don't know you and this doesn't mean anything probably but I am so inspired and proud of you as I'm struggling with coming to terms with myself.

[@WilliamOgletree]

Masculinity leads to growth

[@whybeillc]

Thank you Marvin. ❤️😌

[@ember-brandt]

What an underrated talk!! ♥

[@o0R3stless0o]

Great Job Marvin! You're a Brave Soul! 🌈🧡💛💚💙💜

[@keithjeffries7349]

You are a great human being mate

[@mentoheal1520]

Good work

[@AllanAHJones]

Powerful

[@Rond33]

Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽!

[@pluto17dre]

Amazing

[@MicahRion]

❤️

[@fairness2all]

I Sooo Glad to God, I DON'T DATE, THANKING GOD DAILY 💯

[@melvonjohnson5711]

What is toxic masculinity? How is "Masculinity" toxic when that make man a man?

[@EthosOfEnvy]

You missed the entire point

[@melvonjohnson5711]

There's no point bro

[@Occ881]

Everything can be toxic,,,,,

[@WilliamOgletree]

Masculinity and growth leads to greatness

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!

[@jerrybarnes365]

YOU ARE COURAGEOUS MY BROTHER/ THANK YOU KING!!!!