RealTalk with The6thman

I sometimes find myself needing to get my thoughts out while trying to make sense of this crazy world we live in!

Sometimes I have thoughts swirling around in my head based off things that I see and hear. Tonight is one of those nights I felt the need to get a few things out that I've been thinking about! No guest it's just me The6thman talking to my people! Love Y'all Be Easy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the6thman/message

As of October 29, 2023, there have been 827 carjackings in Washington, DC. This is nearly three a day. In 2018, residents reported 140 carjackings, compared to 485 in 2022. DC crime data indicates there have been at least 113 arrests for carjackings so far this year, and 65% of those arrested are juveniles. D.C. has officially seen more than 200 homicides this year, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. When youth are sentenced they go into the care of The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) is the juvenile justice agency for the District of Columbia. Last week Councilman Trayon White held a press conference after seeing the living conditions of the youth at the facility at 1000 Mount Olivet Road in NE. One of the phases he used was “inhumane”. One would question how does these types of living conditions help rehabilitate the youth if they aren't receiving the care they need? My guest and I dive into this conversation and look at how long this has been going on and its lastings effects. Tap in on all my social media platforms with your thoughts! #therealtalkpodcast Links with more insight: D.C. TO CLOSE CHILDREN'S RECEIVING HOME - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/08/13/dc-to-close-childrens-receiving-home/b58ee01f-9bd2-4f40-9b27-2bf024c58657/ D.C. TO BEGIN SHUTTING DOWN RECEIVING HOME - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1994/08/26/dc-to-begin-shutting-down-receiving-home/cebdb4f1-d12b-4e74-bdd1-9ec99e484d38/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the6thman/message

Tonight we had the opportunity to bring awareness to Mental Health and our overall Physical Health. We can't ignore when our body speaks to us or wait until it's too late. Our guest is a 27 year old Brain Tumor survivor who breaks her silence for the first time! Dani is a child/adolescent Psychiatric Specialist with an amazing comeback story! This tragic event and her continued road to recovery has sparked a safe place for women anyone who identifies as a woman to Get A•H.E.A.D (Healing Everyone Around Dani) of their physical, emotional, and mental health. This podcast was inspired and created to bring awareness about mental and physical health. We hope this conversation sparks ongoing dialog on such a sensitive topic! We hope you enjoy but most importantly pay attention to your health! #WeWearGrāInMay #MentalHealthAwareness #TheRealTalkPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the6thman/message

It's always a given that Amechi and I will have a good time when we get together and tonight is no different! We love to explore new ways to enhance black love and tonight we have a barn burner of a show! We went live in the RealTalk FB Group to show our members some love and the conversation was so good we wanted to share it with you too! We hope you enjoy welcome to the show! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the6thman/message

We talk about accountability all the time on this platform and with relationships there should be a “code of conduct” between friends and their friends partner! It seems the code that we once lived by is out the window and now it's a “do you” society. It's crazy how folks expect the fairy tale relationship but, you went against the grain with your friends by going behind their back and dating his/her ex. How's that work? Coming up my co-host shares her experience with a friend doing this to her and how she found out! Welcome Back to RealTalk w/ The6thman Podcast! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the6thman/message

There are many risk factors that make the transition to parenthood difficult, even in the best of circumstances. One such risk factor is the experience of parental childhood trauma, which has the potential to affect the parent/child relationship, both in terms of attachment style parental reflective functioning. This conversation aims to expand the discussion as it's concerned with the effects of trauma has once that child transitions into adulthood. We see parenthood by looking at the role that the experience of trauma and adult attachment has in relation to parental reflective functioning. #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

We live in crazy times now and it seems like it's not worth being a good person anymore. Men are suppose to protect women but, shouldn't get killed in the process. At the end of the day being good is still a good thing but, let's make sure we being safe in certain situations. Reality tv has more of an impact on relationships then folks like to lead on especially when it comes to relationships. I can appreciate folks opinion but, shit just don't seem real no more. Every relationship is based on the individuals and it shouldn't be one side based on financial responsibilities. Welp I'm try something new and I hope y'all enjoy the new edition to the show! Buckle up and get ready for some grown folk talk! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

The 10 women say that while on the job at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) they were treated with contempt and subjected to a male-dominated "culture of race and sex discrimination" and "intense pervasive retaliation" when they complained about it, according to the lawsuit. Nine of the women are current and former members of the force with at least 15 years of experience. The other woman served for five years and was once honored as police officer of the year, according to the suit. #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

It's funny to me how we have the right to choose what's best for us individually but, someone always has a negative opinion. Covid-19 has changed the landscape of how we conduct our day-to-day life but, we've made the necessary changes to get through these trying times. We have the right to take the vaccine or not and shouldn't be looked at any different based on our decision. In today's society tv and media will try to suppress the truth and push their agenda even if it means discrediting someone. In the “closer” Dave Chapelle in his own way took a look at how our misunderstanding can make a major impact on how we treat each other. I don't speak on sports too often but, my guest gave me the idea and now I'm running with it! I appreciate Troy taking some time to share his perspective on how Covid has played a major roll for some athletes in professional sports. We also dive into a few conversation about some currents that have impacted our community! It's an uncut non-scripted conversation which I help you enjoy! Get ready for some RealTalk! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

I found it interesting the last couple of weeks to see posts on Facebook saying it sometimes takes years to figure out that some folks were never your friend! It was something that caught my attention and made me think to myself why it would even take years to figure out? The word Friend is used so loosely among other words but, there's a clear difference between a friend and associate and people will show you with their actions what they are to you. We have to be paying attention in order to differentiate between the two as we navigate through life and certain situations with these individuals. I'm not saying that for some this isn't true but, I really don't think it should take years to figure out who's with you and who's not! I also wanted to acknowledge the disparity of media coverage and resources that people of color get compared to white people specifically women! It wasn't something that I was paying attention too but, missing white girl syndrome is real and it's definitely something to think about! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

Four years I decided to take a journey that turned into something that ended up being bigger than I expected! I appreciate all the support and encouragement I've received since 2018. I'm back in the driving seat and as I get ready to start a new season I plan on keeping the energy going with all new guest and topics that will continue to keep you plugged in! Thank you all again and get ready for season RealTalk season 5! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

The District's police chief stood Friday on one of the corners most emblematic of D.C.'s recent development boom, surrounded by a circle of more than 40 people with dozens of concerned questions. A day after a gunman opened fire outside a restaurant on 14th Street NW, leaving two people injured and forcing dozens to duck for cover, residents and business owners on the tony corridor wanted to know: What are District leaders doing about the rising tide of gun violence? Chief Robert J. Contee III spoke to the group bluntly: “It's getting the attention that it's getting now because it happened where it happened.” Where it happened is one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods, a potent symbol of the city's renaissance over the past 20 years, with condos and restaurants replacing auto shops and quality-of-life crimes in the area. D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) had rushed to the scene the night before, telling reporters she was “outraged” after yet another act of gun violence. But amid a surge in shootings and recent high-profile incidents across the city — such as last week's gunfire outside of Nationals Park and the killing of a 6-year-old girl in Southeast earlier this month. There is pressure on the two-term mayor and her administration to do something. I got together with my brothers and business partners of T.Y.P.E. INC. to talk about the DMV's gun violence problem. I thought it was a great way for us to start sharing with the public who we are and what we want to do. I appreciate the men we are today and I hope we can provide programs and services that will impact our community in a positive way. #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

Dating today can be challenging. We were all raised differently, and individuals govern their lives based on the their morals and values. Many of us are set in our ways or dealing with past traumatic unresolved issues, which frequently can hinder us from communicating and meshing with others. Dating starts with compatibility, physical appearance, and attraction. We are usually drawn to the opposite sex's appearance, physical features, and personality. Though we are attracted to the outer appearance, men and women are not always compatible. Relationships are, in fact, built on a variety of things, including trust, communication, physical attraction, preferences, and what we bring to the table. Those factors do not always equal compatibility. In the infamous words of Alicia Keys, “Some people think that the physical things define what's within.” That couldn't be further from the truth. Relationship expert/matchmaker and founder of The Help Meet Club joined RealTalk with The6thman on Clubhouse to share some of her tools used for matchmaking and to answer questions from those looking to gain more insight into the world of matchmaking and dating based on compatibility and law of attraction. The HelpMeet Club founder, Shaneeka McCray, Certified Matchmaker & Law of Attraction Coach, provides dating services for professional singles. The HelpMeet Club offers a wealth of services to support your relationship goals. https://thehelpmeetclub.com/ The conversation was powerful and enlightening, to say the least. The Real Talk family shared personal experiences as to why they may struggle with opening up to new people and experiences. Some also shared past traumatic experiences that have been a hindrance in allowing the opposite sex into their personal space. Finding the most compatible person is not the easiest thing to do. Buckle up and enjoy the ride on this enlightening conversation that covered many areas of dating. #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

There has been a rise in carjackings and crime throughout the region the last few weeks. There’s a high profile case involving 2 female teens 13 and 15 who faces criminal charges after their carjacking incident resulted in murder. Some folks think they need to be charged as adults while others think they need help and their parents should be held accountable. It’s a lot to take in so, I wanted help to get insight and a different perspective. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with friend of the show Robbie Woodland former ANC Commissioner of Ward 8 and first time guest Mike Alston former Gang Task Force Officer with DCPS. We got together to have a conversation about what’s going on and what can be done. Enjoy! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

The responsible gun owners of the District of Columbia only had one option to legally get their guns processed and transfer properly for years. The backlog was vicious to say the least and the entire city was trying to go through this process only being handled by one entity which was a struggle. It’s a new day and G&D is a black owned small family operated business. The owner Richard Hawkins sole purpose is to facilitate the transfer of firearms into the District of Columbia to responsible gun owners. G&D proudly partners with a United States Air Force Retired Female Combat Arms Firearms Instructor; Retired Veteran Master Police Officer; and Certified National Rifle Association Instructor Mary Pitt to help educate Washingtonians with responsible use and ownership of their newly transferred firearms. This episode is very informative for those seeking to become responsible gun owners. If you have questions feel free to reach out to G&D LLC at 202-772-1097 also check out their website https://www.ganddffl.com/ you can also follow them on IG @g_llc #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

This podcast journey has been something I never imagined. I’ve met people who have influenced and impacted my life in ways I can’t explain. That’s why I remain humble and continue to serve my community being an outlet to allow others to Be Better Than They Were Yesterday. My guest tonight falls under that same mentality. I met Tookie at an event “Up from Falling Testimonies of the Ex Offender” hosted by Minister Christopher Tate & Friendship Church Outreach Ministries. Men got the opportunity to reflect and share their life experiences it was a powerful day. Tookie and I exchange information to connect later at some point to just chop it up. That time has come and I’m extremely proud of this man and his journey. He never gave up on himself and always gave himself a fighting chance to win! I’m humbled to hear him tell me he respects what I’m doing and in the same regard I totally respect what’s he’s gone through and what he’s doing today. We all have a past but, our outcome is determined by how we respond! This is a RealTalk conversation about living, learning and beating the odds! Enjoy! #therealtalkpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/message

Juan J. Johnson the founder of Lone Wolf Firearms Training is a National Certified NRA Instructor who is certified to teach firearms training in any state. Juan served the Metropolitan Police Department for almost 3 decades patrolling the streets of the District of Columbia and assigned to the Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) where he learned how to shoot handguns, shotguns and handle ASP batons. Juan is a expert Marksman in handguns and is currently a licensed Firearm Instructor in the state of Maryland. Juan saw the need for more black men and women to become responsible firearm owners. I wanted to talk with him and get his thoughts on gun safety, education and gun ownership in the black community. This is an ongoing discussion but, I’m glad I had the opportunity to hear from him on this topic. #therealtalkpodcast

As we all know 2020 was on for the record books. 2021 has already shown us different it will look from last year. For the first time since the memorable 1st annual RealTalk with The6thman group award show, the gang gets together to reflect on the tumultuous year that was 2020; how it effected us individually and collectively. In addition, we take a look back at 2021's explosive start via the attack on the U.S. Capitol and what it really says about America. It's a New Year RealTalk Nation...buckle up!!! #therealtalkpodcast

I appreciate the opportunity to have great dialog with members of my Facebook group and I welcome them to hit me up so, we can talk about things on their mind. In 2020 dating looks a lot different with having to wear a mask and being socially distant because of Covid-19. I can understand wanting companionship but, there’s a benefit in being by yourself while you take time to heal from your past relationship. This is a real conversation with a group member about divorce and dating in 2020. I understand everyone’s opinion will vary but, check out this authentic conversation that happen today off the humble! #therealtalkpodcast

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This is a RealTalk with The6thman Podcast Community Spotlight! It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to chop it up with a black entrepreneur @sucoy_hvac right from around the way making major moves and impacting his community in a unique way. He has taken his HVAC business in a new direction and creating a community based school to teach students the fundamentals of this industry with 20% book work and 80% hands on experience. I appreciate him taking some time out of his busy to be a guest on the show to share what Su’Coy HVAC Community Learning Center is all about! He understands the impact of building up the community and allowing his HVAC experience be the driving force! Skill and Wealth Building gotta love that! If you need more information or have questions in regards to the first class please visit their website: http://Sucoyclc.com #therealtalkpodcast

I just wanted to take a moment to get a few things off my chest and let folks know what I’m feeling and why it’s best for me to say what I need to and move on. I’m learning that It’s best for me to talk about the things that bother me rather than hold onto my thoughts and negatively blow up later. 2020 has been one for the record books but, I’m still optimistic that we can still be better than we were yesterday! Love Ya’ll #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

I would like to believe that being a Black Female Entrepreneur is impactful and encourages other women to do the same! I was granted the opportunity to speak with 3 powerful women doing their thing in the community! Until recently black women have largely been left out of the narrative of dream chasing. Thankfully, over the past decade, things have shifted. From 2007 to 2018, the number of black women-owned businesses increased by 164%, more than 3x the rate of women-owned businesses. As often heralded, today black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US. Unfortunately, wealth gaps and lack of funding available for minorities continue to contribute to the inability of so many black folks to audaciously dream. On average, White Americans have seven times the wealth of Black Americans. Since 2009, black female founders have received only .0006% of the $424.7 billion in tech venture capital funding. And yet, when I look around, even with the chips stacked against us, black women are thriving like never before. Taking a page from the black power movement that swept the country in the 60s, today black dream chasers have stopped depending solely on the validation or patronage of the majority. Instead, black people have found ways to inspire, financially support and provide access and education to one another. The fact is: black women are still playing a rather wearisome game of catch-up in the entrepreneurial space. Let’s she what these ladies have to say about it! #blackgirlmagic #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

Venus and Mars repeat their cycles and patterns and this one will echo back to 1985, in which many of us were still playing with our Barbies and G.I. Joes happily oblivious to any sort of relationship drama. But the question for us to ask is: Even as children, were we already becoming conditioned for a specific pattern of relationships? For many of us, we need to work through certain lessons and areas of relationships in order to actually move ahead into a more healthy and balanced partnership. Basically, we have to walk through the darkness in order to get to the light. If we doubt our worthiness when it comes to unconditional love and acceptance then we will continually attract those people who challenge us to love ourselves deeper. Yet, likewise, once we finally step into a place of clearer focus about who we are and the goals that surround us, we will be able to welcome that conscious healthy love into our lives. Mars likes to do, preferably now, and is very action-orientated. Venus, on the other hand, is more subtle and discriminates about what she does or doesn’t like. Their polarity is what actually achieves their balance. No one wants to be with someone that is just like us and it’s this energy that Mars and Venus remind us of. A man doesn’t fall for a woman because of how masculine she is; rather, he falls for her shining sense of femininity, and the same is true for women. Our expectations can get the better of us when we expect more than what is realistic in a given situation. We might expect our partners to live up to what we see in romance films, our jobs to be idealized versions we had as children, or even our lives to match up to what we see on Instagram. Our expectations can create significant stress when they don't match up to reality. Also consider how social media can greatly contribute to this: we compare our own worst moments (those not deemed to be shareable online) to others' best moments, which very often are filtered to seem perfect. We may not even realize this mismatched comparison. It's important to take a deeper look into how your expectations stack up to reality (and how your mood is affected because of this). #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

2020 has started off as a deadly year in the District of Columbia, with nearly 30 homicides in the first three months alone. Wards 5 and 6 have seen the bulk of the year's violence to-date, with seven homicides apiece. Ward 8 had seen five homicides to-date, including, as of March 3, the city's two most recent homicides. One of those was the murder of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes, which was caught on a nearby home's doorbell camera. As of the beginning of March, D.C.'s homicide rate was running on par with 2019, and well ahead of 2018 and 2017, which ended February with 17 and 14 homicides, respectively. As of March 3, only seven of the city's 29 homicides had resulted in arrests. Metropolitan Police Department Chief of Police Peter Newsham said the city is on pace to have the same number of murders in 2020 as in 2019. Last year there were 166, which marks a 10-year high. Of that total, 58 of the victims were under the age of 24, 153 were black and 154 were men. “We’re unnecessarily losing people to gun violence,” Newsham said. So far this year, there have been 68 gunshot victims. Last year there was a total of 690. As for the suspects of the crimes, 92% had prior arrests. The average number of arrests they had was 10. Half were gun-related and 59% were for violent crimes. “We want to ensure that small group of repeat violent offenders are held accountable. I think we’ll be able to impact that homicide number we’re seeing,” Newsham said. In a city convulsed by Black Lives Matter protests and experiencing a surge of deadly violence, the Fourth of July cookout was supposed to be a small step forward. The family-focused event was organized by Crystal McNeal, whose job as a city “violence interrupter” means she spends her days with some of the District’s most hardened criminals, mediating disputes and trying to persuade them to put down their firearms. Davon McNeal 11-year-old was fatally shot after the anti-violence cookout. Christopher Brown 17 years old and father of 2 (1 child otw) was killed in the mass shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning. 20 others wounded after mass shooting at cookout in Southeast DC including an off duty police officer who’s still in critical condition fighting for her life. It’s the state of violence in the pandemic! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

This week's episode captures the spirits of two Washington Redskins fans. They have witnessed the glory days of a once proud football franchise. They have seen this team win three championships(83, 88 and 92) in a 10-year span. They have attended live games at RFK Stadium where they jumped on the hydraulic bleachers, echoing a noise throughout the Nation's Capital, making the Redskins one of the most feared road teams in league history. The6thman and special guest Darren have also seen their share of disappointments under the Daniel "DAMN" Snyder regime. From hiring coordinators before head coaches, to Steve Spurrier resigning from the golf course to now a team that is literally nameless and marred with major sexual harassment allegations, The6thman and Darren discuss all things burgundy and gold, reflecting on the team's greatness, how it became the laughing stock of the league and what can be done to restore this organization's image. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the latest installment of "RealTalk with The6thman. #therealtalkpodcast #httr --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on how to see the change we as people want to see. We have to unify and be clear with our intentions for moving forward. The elections are coming up and we have to to play our part and be apart of process in the change we want to see! We just want a equal playing field we don’t want an hand out we just want reform in legislation against who think it’s ok to kill black and get away with it. We are done with that because black lives matter! #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on how to see the change we as people want to see. We have to unify and be clear with our intentions for moving forward. The elections are coming up and we have to to play our part and be apart of process in the change we want to see! We just want a equal playing field we don’t want an hand out we just want reform in legislation against who think it’s ok to kill black and get away with it. We are done with that because black lives matter! #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on how to see the change we as people want to see. We have to unify and be clear with our intentions for moving forward. The elections are coming up and we have to to play our part and be apart of process in the change we want to see! We just want a equal playing field we don’t want an hand out we just want reform in legislation against who think it’s ok to kill black and get away with it. We are done with that because black lives matter! #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter #howwefight #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks and a professional that wanted to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can get a better understand of why it’s 1 ok to acknowledge it and 2 getting professional help to guide you through! Y’all be safe, be easy and be better than you were yesterday!

Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks and a professional that wanted to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can get a better understand of why it’s 1 ok to acknowledge it and 2 getting professional help to guide you through! Y’all be safe, be easy and be better than you were yesterday!

Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks that want to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can get a better understand of why it’s 1 ok to acknowledge it and 2 getting professional help to guide you through! Y’all be safe, be easy and be better than you were yesterday!

Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks that want to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can get a better understand of why it’s 1 ok to acknowledge it and 2 getting professional help to guide you through! Y’all be safe, be easy and be better than you were yesterday!

It’s a lot going on right and life has changed how we go about our day to day forever! I’m not heavy on conspiracies and not believing in something just because it’s on TV. We just need to try and remain as positive as we can putting your in a position to walk out this storm better then you did when you walked into it!! Aye.... Y’all be easy, be safe and be better than you were yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan area. In the US there are 533,378 confirmed cases and it’s being said that number will reach the 1 million. 368 people have died from the disease across the capital region of D.C., Maryland and Virginia, health officials say. As of Sunday morning, 14,294 cases of coronavirus had been diagnosed. D.C. had 1,523 cases, Maryland had 7,694 and Virginia had 5,077. Be Safe, Be Easy, Be Positive and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan area. More than 6,600 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus and more than 100 people have died from the disease across the capital region of D.C., Maryland and Virginia, health officials say. As of Saturday morning, 6,664 cases of coronavirus had been diagnosed. D.C. had 902 cases, Maryland had 3,125 and Virginia had 2,637. The virus has infected a broad range of people, from an 8-week-old baby boy to elderly nursing home residents. Be Safe, Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan DC, MD and VA area. The most recent numbers of cases in the are are as follows: DC 98, MD 244, VA 219 and WVA 12. There are 340,000 cases worldwide, 14,000 worldwide, 35,000 confirmed US cases, 570 cases confirmed in the DMV and 11 confirmed deaths. Please take this seriously people. Be Safe, Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

A potential factor to consider in reaching Black male youth is recruiting Black men to serve as mentors in order to provide Black boys with successful models from their community. Multiple assessments have been conducted to understand the barriers for African-American men serving as volunteers in youth mentoring programs and the impact is real. Marc Williams started a mentorship program called Young men of Promise and his guest speakers serve as role models as they introduce participants to an alternate blueprint for how to successfully live their lives. Both formal and informal mentoring have the potential to benefit Black boys in a range of areas, including academics, social-emotional well-being, mental health and preventing risky behaviors such as having sex and selling drugs. Group mentoring approaches seem to support Black male youth’s social-emotional development through group processes. This process may be facilitated by connecting Black male youth with mentors who have shared life experiences engaging Black men as mentors has the potential to be useful in this regard. I’m proud of the work Marc is doing up a Bald Eagle Recreation Center for all these years! According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an act of domestic violence occurs every 15 seconds in the United States, with four women losing their lives daily. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. The term “domestic violence” includes felony or misdemeanor crimes of violence committed by a current or former spouse or intimate partner of the victim, by a person with whom the victim shares a child in common, by a person who is cohabitating with or has cohabitated with the victim as a spouse or intimate partner. The ongoing anxiety, depression, emotional distress, eating and sleeping disturbances an physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomach aches. This impacts children the most and we’ve got to let women know it’s ok to talk about it so, they can get the necessary help. National Domestic Violence Hotline can help victims, survivors of domestic violence. Call 1-800-799-7233. You can chat w/ an advocate on their website. There are are few resources in our area such as The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence and National Network to End Domestic Violence. #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

Growing up in Southeast, DC graduation was an successful achievement and a milestone all together. It was the moment life got real and you had to have a plan on what was next or figuring out if being in the streets was worth your time. There were a lot of tough lessons learned in the streets and on the flip side it taught many of us the fundamentals of business. It taught you critical thinking, money management and building relationships. The barbershop was a safe space and give some guys a way out from the streets and an opportunity to legally make money safely. It also sparked that entrepreneur spirit allowing guys to move away from the streets and becoming legitimate businessman. With that being said I thought James who’s the owner of Jagr’s Barbershop and Hunger for Love apparel would be a great spokesperson for this conversation being an entrepreneur overcoming adversity and understanding his impact in the community with young men of color. I truly appreciated the opportunity to chop it up with a fellow Ballou Knight who’s making a difference! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

In a relationship there are specific rolls that each partner has to play out based on what they’ve communicated to each other. As time goes on things change either for the better or the worst and now the work begins. In most cases there’s a blame game being played as each partner is blaming the other for the issues in the relationship. The bottom line is as men we’ve got to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and not get involved with that game if we really want to self-identify with what the root causes of the issues between you and your partner. I was able to sit down with a long time friend I’d consider family and he shares his story about making a come back from a bad break up. It was interesting to me because I too had a bad break up that ended in divorce so, I could relate to a lot that he went through. I wanted to show that no matter what the situation is there is light at the other side of the tunnel it’s just a matter of how you go about reaching the other side! Holding yourself accountable for your actions that impacted your partner needs to be addressed. Reconciliation is not easy but it’s necessary in order to free yourself and move on. Going through a break up is never easy but, be honest with yourself as you go through the process and you will come out of that storm healed, stronger and wiser with a new outlook on life. #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

Recognized as an All-American at the University of Florida, Hernandez was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Alongside teammate Rob Gronkowski, he formed one of the league's most dominant tight-end duos, becoming the first pair of tight ends to score at least five touchdowns each in consecutive seasons for the same team. He made one Super Bowl appearance in XLVI. During the 2013 off-season, Hernandez was arrested and charged for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional player who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancée. Following his arrest, Hernandez was immediately released by the Patriots. He was found guilty of first-degree murder in 2015 and sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. While on trial for Lloyd's murder, he was also indicted for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, but he was acquitted after a 2017 trial. Days after being acquitted of the double homicide, Hernandez was found dead in his cell. His death was ruled a suicide by hanging. His conviction for Lloyd's murder was initially vacated under the doctrine of abatement ab initio because Hernandez died during its appeal but, it was reinstated in 2019 following an appeal from prosecutors and Odin Lloyd's family. After his death, Hernandez was diagnosed with severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which may have affected his actions and emotional stability and may have been a contributing factor in some of his criminal behavior. It just goes to show no matter your economic status mental health needs to be addressed! #therealtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

In my lifetime it’s been a few people who’ve past away and it’s impacted me to the point I just stopped going to funerals. I understand it’s a way of life but, some deaths are harder to deal with then others. While on my recent birthday vacation in Tulum, Mexico I got news of the helicopter accident with Kobe, Gianna and seven other people including the pilot. I didn’t want to believe it was real at first but, after 15 min shit got real. It was all over the media outlets confirming the incident was real. I was in disbelief and at a lost for words looking back how much of an impact Kobe made in the NBA and professional sports overall. While trying to come to terms with that I found out about a incident where a PG Police shot a man in his cruiser that was handcuffed. I was pissed when I first saw the article on Fox 5 then to find out it was a friend of mine it made me upset! William “Boo-Boo” Green was a childhood friend and didn’t deserve this at all. It’s been a long eye opening week! I want to send my heart felt condolences and prayers to the Bryant & Green Families. I’m praying that God gives then the strength they need to get through this difficult time!

I just wanted to take a minute to thank Everyone who took time to wish my a Happy 42nd Birthday! I appreciate All of you taking time out of your busy schedule to show me some love!

Why is it ok for little boys to be princesses? Why is it ok to sell a Transgender doll? I’m never one to be critic on kids experimenting to see what they identify with but, I do think society has to be cautious how things are presented to them. As a parent there has to be a conversation with an open mind and understand to ensure fully that the kid is comfortable with their decision. The other conversation about how to deal with people in society handling their decision will be important as well. I know we all have different views depending on how we were raised and what we individually believe in. At the end of the day these will still be our children and we have to show then love no matter what but, how does that conversation look? Let’s see. #realtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

A sense of crisis enveloped the capital of Virginia on Thursday, with the police on heightened alert and Richmond bracing for possible violence ahead of a gun rally next week that is expected to draw white supremacists and other anti-government extremists. The three men had obtained guns and discussed traveling to Virginia for protests against new gun control measures officials said. Members of numerous armed militias and white power proponents vowed to converge on the city despite the state of emergency declared by Gov. Ralph Northam, who temporarily banned weapons from the grounds of the State Capitol. The potential for an armed confrontation prompted fears of a rerun of the 2017 far-right rally that left one person dead and some two dozen injured in Charlottesville, about an hour’s drive from Monday’s rally. For weeks, discussions about the rally have lit up Facebook pages and chat rooms frequented by militia members and white supremacists. Various extremist organizations or their adherents are calling Monday’s rally the “boogaloo.” In the lexicon of white supremacists, that is an event that will accelerate the race war they have anticipated for decades. One of the men, Patrik J. Mathews, 27, a main recruiter for the group, entered the United States illegally from Canada, according to the officials. He was arrested along with Brian M. Lemley Jr., 33, and William G. Bilbrough IV, 19. Mr. Mathews was trained as a combat engineer and is considered an expert in explosives. The Canadian Army discharged him after his ties to white supremacists surfaced. Mr. Lemley previously served as a cavalry soldier in the United States Army. The F.B.I. has grown increasingly concerned about the Base as it has worked to recruit more people. The group encourages the onset of anarchy, according to the Counter Extremism Project, an organization that tracks far-right extremists. Experts say that its founder, an American, appears to be living in Russia. I’m just informing y’all that we’ve gotta pay attention and get prepared for the worse! #realtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

Breaking the barrier for diversity in sports in the NFL, NBA and MLB were incredible feats. Sports have the power to create social change and they’ve done so throughout time. As a microcosm of human interactions, sports challenges us to interact with others. And often, those we encounter are quite different in many respects. Diversity in sports involves not only players having different sets of skills but also players having differences in beliefs, opinions, and experiences. Diversity exists everywhere. However, just because diversity exists, it does not mean that inclusion follows. Acceptance of each other’s differences is a starting point. But true inclusion occurs when the benefits and advantages of diversity are recognized and pursued. Diversity in sports has been a driver of positive social change for many decades. And sports continue to represent a microcosm where social issues are confronted. Nevertheless, it is ultimately those bold enough to stand up for diversity and inclusion that make the real impact. #realtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

It’s a new year and with that brings new opportunities to be better in every area of our lives. We’ve gotten too comfortable with not striving for excellence even though we have the capability to do just that simply put if we want better we have to do better period point blank. The influence of social media, reality tv and politics have made a major impact in our community in a negative way. This president and his actions trying to divide this country should be a good enough reason to want to be better people for the greater good of our community. In the last 30 years we’ve seen death, destruction and tragedy by the hands of our own people. Enough is Enough! It’s time to be better than we were yesterday! #realtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

There comes a time for each of us when we get the opportunity to make significant change in our lives. We sometimes get side tracked with everyday responsibilities and we tend to operate business as usual not identifying the change needed. Change ain’t easy but, it’s very possible by first recognizing the changes needed and making the decision to change while trusting the process to change. “We all are either headed into a storm, going through a storm or just gettin out of a storm”. The significants of this cycle is vital because as we enter the storm there’s a particular change that requires effort and action in order to activate a shift in our mindset to prepare and equip us to get through the storm that’s forming! Trusting the process is the key component that allows us the ability to make the change regularly. The process will consist of a lifestyle change that will allow us respond and not react in particular situations. This is the choice that you’ve made to “be better than you were yesterday” keeping that changed mindset active. No matter our current situation we control our mindset and we have to make the decision to be better not just for ourselves but, for or families and communities where we live. I speak from a long list of life experiences and storms which a lot of them I created. I wanted to blame others for my short comings but, in real life I couldn’t. Living the “street life” was my decision and most of the lessons I’ve learned were extremely difficult not only for myself but, my entire family and core group of friends. I now have the opportunity to change the narrative and share my life experiences which are hopefully relatable and helps someone else change their mindset. I just see my life differently now and I feel obligated to share my testimony in hopes it makes an impact bigger than I could imagine. As we come to the close of 2019 the simple fact is if we want better we've got to step out of what's comfortable and just Do better! It’s been a year of up’s and down’s but, It’s been a great one regardless! I’m looking forward to 2020 and making SixSense Entertainment and RealTalk with The6thman household names! Thank you All for the support and encouragement it has motivated me to go to another level. Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! "Happy New Year" #realtalkpodcast #sixsensent --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support

It’s a lot of talk about how black love just doesn’t seem to exist anymore based on the 70% of married black couples who filled for divorced in 2018. In today’s society finding that special someone is a task as the dating scene has changed. The access to social media and dating sites have changed they way people approach finding worthy candidates. I’ve been told that being friends first is a must as you begin to explore that special someone. Respect, Communication and Honesty are key components to a successful relationship. We can learn a lot from a couple who’s been married for 30 years. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to sit down with a couple who breaks down some keys to a successful marriage. It’s a treat for me because their family and they don’t hold anything back as we discuss their 30 year journey. My hope is after listening to their story it will motivate other couples to hang in there and put in the necessary work needed to maintain a healthy relationship. #realtalkpodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the6thman/support