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Black MenTell Village Podcast The Black MenTell Village Podcast gives black men a space to be vulnerable. Each episode opens with a recited original piece by a guest regarding a specific theme each month. This then opens up to a Q&A. Episodes are published monthly. The show is co-hosted by Bryant Antoine & Jermar Perry. Recorded/Produced by Darian Wigfall in Saint Louis, MO.

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    • Feb 9, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 21 w Tyler Smal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 41:50


    Episode 20: We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 42:31


    Check out our new podcast episode! We talk about friendships, Unmasc, and some of our goals for the future!Come to our next Healing and Writing Circle and SLPL Central Libray at 1301 Olive in Downtown Saint Louis. We start at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30.

    Episode 19: Unmasc

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 38:39


    During Violence Prevention Month The Village PATH and Undo Bias will be co-hosted in the production of UnMasc. The production included 10 Self-identified Men from varying backgrounds who will came together to share bold personal stories about how masculinity has affected them.This episode focused on some pre-show info about some of the stories that were shared at the event.

    Episode 18 with Terry Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 51:25


    Check out this new podcast episode with our guest Terry Hill. Terry opens the podcast with their poem "King with a Rainbow Crown". We then open up with a discussion about Terry's piece and some questions about life. Episode included some great discussion about self care.Shout out to some of our supporters:William's and AssociatesMichael D'angelo (former podcast guest)The Healing and Writing Circle

    Episode 17: "Makeup or Prison/God and Guns" with Dr. LJ Punch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 64:01


    Join us for another episode of the Black MenTell Village Podcast. This week we met with Dr. LJ Punch, who runs the Bullet Related Injury Clinic (The BRIC) at the T STL. They share a powerful story about their experience at a church field trip...a trip to the local jail? The podcast then discusses Dr. Punch's profession as a trauma surgeon and how they made their way to STL. We also discuss the ways in which intersectionality plays a role within the work that Dr. Punch does.Learn more about Dr. Punch below:thebric.orgTwitter: @LJ_Punch

    Episode 16 with Reef The Lost Cauze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 54:02


    Join Us for our new podcast episode with Hip Hop artist Reef the Lost Cauze. We feature Reef’s song “Talk with Me,” a song about his son who has autism. We then open up a conversation about fatherhood amidst the pandemic, self-care, and music!Learn more about Reef the Lost Cauze here:Twitter: @LostCauzeReef and Todd Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/998624049Philly Blunt Project: https://thephillyblunt.com/about-us/*Note to listeners: The diagnosis of "Mental Retardation" was used in this podcast. In 2010, Barack Obama signed "Rosa's Law" which changed the name of the diagnosis to "Intellectual Disabilities." To learn about Intellectual Disability and more, check out Special Olympics' page here: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/why-the-r-word-is-the-r-slur

    Episode 15 w/ Leslie Gill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 60:06


    Happy Women's History Month! Our next guest is Leslie Gill, President of Rung for Women. Rung For Women is an organization that empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through co-located and coordinated educational, professional, and economic resources. President Gill shares her story about family, education, her professional career, and how she became the first President of Rung for Women. Jermar, Bryant, and Leslie then open up for a beautiful discussion.Find out more about Rung for Women here: rungforwomen.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RungforWomen/Twitter: @rungforwomen

    Episode 14 w/ Alonzo Nelson of the Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 84:01


    Check out our new episode with Alonzo Nelson, certified Yoga Instructor at The Collective STL. We had a wonderful time talking to Alonzo about how he got into Yoga as a young athlete into stretching, living in a household of Educators, and what it meant to be raised in a city of Legends, East Saint Louis! The Collective STL is located in the Old North area and provides donation-based Yoga classes to the community. Find out about The Collective on their website: https://www.thecollectivestl.org/

    Episode 13 w/ TVP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 64:45


    Happy New Year. This episode is a discussion where Bryant and Jermar go over The Village PATH Updates, Recent Events, and even sports! You can also watch the live recorded video here:

    Episode 12 w/ Dr. Cal Spinks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 60:06


    Join us for a new episode with our special guest Dr. Cal Spinks. Dr. Cal shares his story about his upbringing, his experience as a frontline worker for the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and his assistance with the strategic planning of The Village TAP. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry facilitate a discussion that you can't miss! If you are interested in free therapy sessions in January 2021, please sign-up for our new program titled "The Village TAP" on our website: thevillagepath.org.

    Episode 11 w/ Jonathan Segers: Politics as Usual

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 83:13


    Join us for a Special Election Episode with our guest Jonathan Segers for our first episode of Season 2. Jonathan shares his story about how he got into politics, his mother's work as a teacher, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry facilitate a discussion that you can't miss! Please go out and vote on Tuesday!!!

    Episode 10 w/ Hop Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 71:10


    Join us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Justin Harris and Ryan Griffin of the Saint Louis Hop Shop. We talk about the work and dedication that goes into ownership and surviving running a business during Covid-19. This episode is coupled with the release of the Black is Beautiful Beer, a national collaborative effort the Hop Shop took part in to spread awareness about the social injustices People of Color face through beer. Host Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry, have a chance to discuss music, life, and beer with co-owners. Consult your physician or health care provider if you or your loved one has a drinking problem.

    Episode 9 w/ Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 106:45


    Join us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who is the President & CEO of the Deaconness Foundation. We talk about Wesley Bell's recent decision not to prosecute Darren Wilson for the killing of Mike Brown. This event is coupled with the funeral and memorial of Congressman and Activist John Lewis. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry have a chance to talk to Rev. Dr. Wilson about life, the role of the social activist, and much more. Site: https://deaconess.org/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revdrstarskyTwitter: @RevDrStarsky

    Episode 8 w/ Darren Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 67:51


    Join us for another candid conversation with our guest Darren Jackson. We talk about All Black Creatives, whose mission "is to celebrate Black creatives every day" and vision "is to develop an ecosystem of resources, connections, and opportunities that help them to live out their greatest potential." Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry have a chance to talk to Darren about life and the current state of our nation after the recent events of police brutality.Site: www.allblackcreatives.comInstagram: @allblackcreativeshttps://www.facebook.com/weareallblackcreatives

    Episode 7 w/ DDm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 90:25


    We continue to celebrate pride month with our guest Dapper Dan Midas (DDm). We share their absolutely dope track “Boys Don’t Cry” on his new album, The Ballad of Omar. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk to DDm about “Boy’s Don’t Cry”, his new album, and so much more. Sankofa Spotlight: Marsha P. Johnson. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.Instagram: @dapperdanmidashttps://www.facebook.com/GoDDm/The Ballad of Omar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wj58UOHQIaPPNlR9tJuk3Beautiful Gowns: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tUWsh1Aa5L3dTQCBAwlca

    Episode 6 w/ Michael DeAngelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 80:20


    As we roll into Father's Day, our guest Michael DeAngelo shares their beautiful piece titled "Dear Father." Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Michael about the story behind his piece, and share many more life gems. Sankofa Spotlight: Bayard Rustin. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

    Episode 5 w/ Sir Eddie C

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 83:15


    Our guest Sir Eddie C talks about his track titled “Lil Black Boy," channeling the fire and pride of greats like James Brown and James Baldwin. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Sir Eddie C. About the inspiration behind “Lil Black Boy,” his passion for Hip Hop and the importance of mental health services for black men. This podcast is part of the Lil Black Boy Campaign. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.Donate to the “Little Black Boy” Campaign here: gf.me/u/xzu3fyShout Outs:Sir Eddie C @sireddiec (Instagram & Twitter)Village Healing and Writing CircleCami Thomas- For the Culture TVDarren Jackson- All Black CreativesDarian Wigfall - Farfetched

    Episode 4 w/ Victor Farwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 76:53


    Our guest Victor Farwell shares one of his most beautiful pieces "Drift with Me." A poem of marriage, resilience, and longevity. Co-hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Victor. They share stories of the past, discuss cultural hardships, and the future. Recorded and produced by Darian Wigfall.

    Episode 3 w/ Bobby "Phree" Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 63:31


    The Black MenTell Village Podcasts welcomes our first guest Bobby "Phree" Williams. He shares his beautiful piece titled "Black Boy Heal". Bryant, Jermar, and Bobby then open up a discussion about mental health in our community.BLACK MEN-TELL VILLAGE PODCASTEPISODE IIIGuest: Bobby Phree WilliamsPerforming Black Boy Healhttps://www.facebook.com/raynier.legrand/videos/vb.1146607809/10220403657578634/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tabAnnouncements Next HAWC March 12th, 2020 at Thomas Dunn Learning CenterBlack Mental Health in the United States:13.2% identify as African American in the United StatesOf those over 16% of those individuals have a diagnosable mental illnessThats 6.8 Million People, more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philly combined!According to Mental Health America (MHA)Contact/ Announcements Info for PhreeInstagram: @phree618 Twitter: @phreephilosophyURB Arts Events Location: 2600 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 631061. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic -- Every Sunday -- Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 7pm2. Balance, Build, Bend Yoga -- Saturday Mar. 14th @ 9:30AMReferenceshttps://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-healthBaldwinhttps://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/james-baldwin-about-the-author/59/

    Episode 2 w/ Jermar Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 51:04


    Show co-host/guest Jermar Perry shares a personal story in "Today is a New Day". "..."what happens when the thing that you’ve planned for don’t happen?" Bryant and Jermar open up a discussion about plans and the New Year.

    Episode 1 w/ Bryant Antoine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 31:23


    Guest and show co-host Bryant Antoine shares an original piece about the deaths of his close family members. Jermar Perry (co-host) and Bryant then have a discussion about black mental health and death & dying around the holidays.

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