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57. Why It's Important for Black Men to Read
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In this episode, we talk about why it's important for Black men to read! This is a topic we've been thinking about for a long time and want continue thinking and talking about with others. Let us know your thoughts and questions!
:32 Why is it important for Black men to read?
:49 Reading as a practice of listening
3:39 The Fear of not being heard
6:22 Why Reading has so many positive side effects
9:30 Miles’ general theory for the difference between why Black Men and Black Women read
11:23 Stereotypes of Black men talking about Black men
17:15 Topics and Issues Around Black men that must be addressed
17:15 Our relationship with ourselves
18:07 Our relationship with Black women
19:01 Our relationship with the queer community
20:17 The education system
24: 46 Our journey with Real Ballers Read
28:20 Owning who we are
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