Black MenTell Village Podcast

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.

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.

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 Associates
Michael D'angelo (former podcast guest)
The Healing and Writing Circle

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.org
Twitter: @LJ_Punch

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: @LostCauze
Reef and Todd Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/998624049
Philly 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

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.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RungforWomen/
Twitter: @rungforwomen

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/

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:

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.

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!!!

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.

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/revdrstarsky
Twitter: @RevDrStarsky

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.com
Instagram: @allblackcreatives
https://www.facebook.com/weareallblackcreatives

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: @dapperdanmidas
https://www.facebook.com/GoDDm/
The Ballad of Omar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wj58UOHQIaPPNlR9tJuk3
Beautiful Gowns: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tUWsh1Aa5L3dTQCBAwlca

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.

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/xzu3fy

Shout Outs:
Sir Eddie C @sireddiec (Instagram & Twitter)
Village Healing and Writing Circle
Cami Thomas- For the Culture TV
Darren Jackson- All Black Creatives
Darian Wigfall - Farfetched

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.

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 PODCAST
EPISODE III
Guest: Bobby Phree Williams
Performing Black Boy Heal
https://www.facebook.com/raynier.legrand/videos/vb.1146607809/10220403657578634/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Announcements
Next HAWC March 12th, 2020 at Thomas Dunn Learning Center

Black Mental Health in the United States:
13.2% identify as African American in the United States
Of those over 16% of those individuals have a diagnosable mental illness
Thats 6.8 Million People, more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philly combined!

According to Mental Health America (MHA)

Contact/ Announcements Info for Phree
Instagram: @phree618
Twitter: @phreephilosophy

URB Arts Events
Location: 2600 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106

1. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic -- Every Sunday -- Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 7pm
2. Balance, Build, Bend Yoga -- Saturday Mar. 14th @ 9:30AM

References
https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

Baldwin
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/james-baldwin-about-the-author/59/

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.