Black Men Get Candid About Their Masculinity | @MarquiseDavon

Black Men get honest about their relationship to masculinity, vulnerability, and friendships. I gathered six of my friends to have an honest discussion about their experiences. Make sure to tap in and show them lots of love. What resonates with you?
Black Men (in order of appearance):
Balmour (@balmour) - Music Artist/Educator
Zach (@exzachly__) - Philosopher/Music Lover
Lenny (@stzybby) - Engineer
Quan (@iamkundali) - Videographer/Content Creator
Mal Davis (3rd_lap_podcast) - Podcast Host/Educator/Revolutionary
Sterling Grimes (@sterlyg) - Educator/Equity Practitioner
I do not own the rights to the music: Am I Really Living (Lofi Jazz Chill Hip Hop Beat Instrumental)

[@YoVi_]

Wanted to say thanks for this video. I’ve noticed an overwhelming contribution of toxic masculinity podcasts lately (thanks covid) and I’ve been telling ppl these are not the representations of BM! I’ve been single handedly trying to combat all the machismo and lies, but also feel it isn’t my place. That black men need to go to deep and heal and do their own work, like BW are and have done. This was so refreshing to see and hear. I hope it further challenges the narrative of what masculinity is and should be, and further normalizes and provides a place for black men to keep it real and talk deep. Kudos!!

[@shawnbay2211]

Yes! And it sounds really hard. I really wanna think for non-BM, we could help struggling BM. We can’t do things personally, but making and better representation and examples may improve people’s pursuit of masculinity.

[@CoachDeBora]

"Black men care we just don't talk about it," is why, as mentioned in the video, why BM are disproportionally incarcerated, and perpetrators and victims of violence. I appreciate you for inviting men to talk about "it" and sharing their minds and hearts with us. I love to see it. Interesting that this was among my recommended videos; I just started reading social critic bell hooks' important book, The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love, in which she blames the patriarchy. She writes, "If patriarchy was truly rewarding to men, the violence and addiction in family life that is all-pervasive would not exist."

[@ashnorton4465]

This is such a good video! I appreciate all the dudes who expressed their truths so authentically.

[@marquisedavonproductions]

YES! I just wanted to capture the authenticity. I didn't want picture perfect answers.

[@carolinaacosta7625]

Me gustó mucho❤