On Being a Black Man

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Father and son team up to discuss, celebrate, and laugh a little while doing a deep dive into the narratives of black men navigating life in the 21st century; exploring impactful influences, life lessons, media representation and presentation against the landscape of American culture in an era of Black Lives Matter.

Lawrence Jones


    • Jul 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 9 EPISODES


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    S2E1 On Being Chris Rey “Black by Popular Demand”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 67:47


    Virgin Island native, International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, and former Mayor, Chris Rey joins host to share his narrative, his journey to manhood, the impact of relationship with his mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, fatherhood and Co-parenting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 7 On Being Phil Simmons “From Boys to Men and Fathers”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 80:35


    Erie Pennsylvania native, Phil Simmons, joins host to share his narrative. Join us as we reminisce over 20 years of brotherhood, service in the United States Marine Corps; unpack marriage, fatherhood, discipline of children , and building businesses (Pishon River Clothing & Pishon Information Technology Services). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 6 On Being Devan Davis “Young, Gifted, & Black” (Extended Version)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 96:10


    University of Lousiana Lafayette's Graduate Student, Devan Davis joins host to unpack his narrative; life after undergrad, Juneteenth, and the casual use of the word Nigger. Is a term of endearment or still the most contemptuous word in the english dictionary? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 5 On Being Keyona Smith “Daddy's Girl”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 74:06


    Entrepreneur, Editor-in-Chief of Alchemy Magazine, and Sports Broadcaster, joins host to unpack life after College, being raised by a single father and moving through life as a proud “Daddy's Girl”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 4 On Being Kent Alford “ A Man of Many Hats”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 85:48


    Baltimore, Maryland native, NAACP Chairman (Washington DC Chapter), Mental Health Professional, and Phi Beta Sigma affiliate, joins host to unpack his narrative, life, religion, COIVID-19 vaccine, and the impact of John Lewis in his life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 3 On Being a Black Man “You are the Father”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 62:11


    Miami, Florida natives Lee Jones, Billy Robinson and Racine, Wisconsin's Anton Graham join host to unpack the experiences of fatherhood from different perspectives (experienced father, a new father, and an expecting father). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 2 On Being Morris White “ It's Nice to Meet You”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 59:45


    Smithfield, Virginia native Morris White join host to share his narrative while unpacking transparency/vulnerability and the duality of being a black man in professional world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 1 “Mama's Boy”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 58:07


    Cleveland, Ohio native Phillip Eatman join host to share his narrative while unpacking the persona of the “ Mama's Boy” and life in the NYC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 0 THE INTRODUCTION: “ Let's Call It a Prelude”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 59:54


    On being Lawrence & Tahj, father and son, laying the foundation of “On Being a Black Man”, discussing male influences, raising a man, and being raised by a single mother. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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