Conversations in Color – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Male Perspective, host Lana Reid sits down with author Jaret Lloyd for an honest conversation about Black men, anxiety, vulnerability, and healing. Jaret is the author of Thoughts of an Anxious Black Man, a reflective work that explores what it means to carry emotional weight while navigating manhood in a world that often expects Black men to remain silent.

During the conversation, Jaret shares how anxiety showed up in his own life, the moments he realized he could no longer push it aside, and how writing this book changed the way he shows up for himself and other Black men. He also reflects on the unspoken pressures Black men carry, the difficulty of asking for help even within supportive spaces, and the importance of creating environments on campuses, in brotherhoods, and in communities where vulnerability and healing are possible.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱:

https://www.thoughtsofananxiousblackman.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jlloyd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaret.lloyd.1

https://www.amazon.com/Thoughts-Anxious-Black-Man-Reflections/dp/B0FX29KBPX

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#LanaReid #TheMalePerspective #BlackMenMatter #BlackMentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #BlackMenHealing #MentalHealthMatters #ThoughtsOfAnAnxiousBlackMan #BlackAuthors #CommunityConversations

In this episode of The Male Perspective, Lana Reid sits down with Sacher Dawson - Executive Director and Board President of HOPE Farm. Dawson discusses the early motivations behind HOPE Farm, which was co-founded by law enforcement professionals, and shares the remarkable story of their first facility, a former crackhouse transformed into a center of hope and mentorship. He also explains how HOPE Farm has expanded to three locations, the structure of its daily mentorship model, and the expectations placed on both the boys and their parents when they enter the program. Highlighted programs include the Leadership Development Program, the Mothers’ Resource Program (MRP), and the Slone Vocational Center (SVC).

Dawson reflects on the transformative results HOPE Farm has achieved by nurturing boys from single-parent homes from early childhood through high school, and how many former attendees now return as mentors themselves. He discusses the organization’s intentional pathways toward college, military service, or trade school, and shares insights into how HOPE Farm contributes to breaking the cycle of fatherlessness for current and future generations.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝘀𝗼𝗻:

https://hopefarm.org

https://www.facebook.com/HOPEFarmINC

https://www.instagram.com/hope.farm

🎁 HOPE For the Future: A Capital Campaign - https://hopefarm-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1269287

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#MentorshipMatters #YouthMentorship #BreakingFatherlessness #CommunityLeadership #BuildingFutureLeaders #ServantLeadership

In this episode of "The Male Perspective," Lana talks with Dr. Lathardus Goggins II - Educational Consultant, Scholar, Advocate, and Author. He shares insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Black students in today’s K-12 system. From addressing the impact of cultural disconnects in classrooms often dominated by educators who do not look like Black students or share their lived experiences to unpacking the myth of “colorblind” teaching, Dr. Goggins emphasizes the importance of social emotional learning, community engagement, and rites of passage programs in shaping student success. He explores how schools, families, and communities can work together to ensure the next generation of Black students thrive and reach their full potential.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗜:

https://www.goggins2.com

https://successfulacademics.com

https://appliedacademicsolutions.com

https://www.afrocentric.info/SaintRest/index_StRP.html

https://www.instagram.com/drgoggins2

https://www.instagram.com/appliedacademics

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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁:

https://linktr.ee/theladylanareid

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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻:

Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/4019OO6

Amazon Music - https://bit.ly/41UlLI2

iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3BOmdx4

Pandora - https://bit.ly/3CezvD8

Spotify - https://spoti.fi/40eoPxr

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#BlackExcellence #BlackStudents #SocialEmotionalLearning #RitesOfPassage #BlackEducators #CulturalAwareness #EquityInEducation #K12Education #RepresentationMatters

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

FEATURED SERIES: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 🆃🅷🅸🆂 🆆🅴🅴🅺 Beta Mu Lambda Alumni Chapter Salisbury, North Carolina Chartered in 1939 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,'' Bro. Jay Watkins represents Beta Mu Lambda Chapter. Located in the oldest continuously populated colonial town in the western region of North Carolina sits Beta Mu Lambda, the 155th House of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This chapter has served Iredell, Rowan and Cabarrus counties by organizing holiday turkey giveaways, participating in school supply drives, and “Adopt a Family '' programs which provide clothes and toys to families in need. As part of the Alpha Phi Alpha nationwide “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” initiative, Beta Mu Lambda created “Party at the Polls” events to provide voter education and registration in their local community. For more information on Beta Mu Lambda: https://www.betamulambda.org/https://www.instagram.com/betamulambda_alphas1939https://www.youtube.com/@betamulambdachapterofaphia4460 . . . “Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.” (apa1906.net) #BlackMenMatter #BlackMenAreDope #AlphaPhiAlpha #APhiA1906 #Alpha1906 #APhiA #APA1906Network #AlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc #ServantsofAll "The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

FEATURED SERIES: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 🆃🅷🅸🆂 🆆🅴🅴🅺 Beta Delta Lambda Alumni Chapter Daytona Beach, Florida Chartered in 1937 On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,'' Beta Delta Lambda is represented by its current president, Bro. Dr. Chester Wilson. With leadership and service being part of the core philosophy of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Dr. Chester Wilson exemplifies these values through his work as CEO and Founder of his company, CW Consulting Firm. CW Consulting offers professional development, training, and mentorship in the areas of County Mediation Training, Armed Security Officer Training, Behavioral Health Case Manager Certification, CPR & First Aid Certification PLUS much more! His work in the community has assisted in the personal, educational and entrepreneurial growth of others via Motivational Speaking, his podcast “Dr. Wilson Speaks” and years as a College Educator. For more information on Dr. Chester Wilson: https://www.cwconsultingfirm.com/http://drwilsonspeaks.com/https://www.instagram.com/drchesterwilson/https://www.instagram.com/thecwcf/ . . . For more information on Beta Delta Lambda: https://www.daytonaalphas.com/ . . . “Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.” (apa1906.net) #BlackMenMatter #BlackMenAreDope #BlackCulture #DopeBlackness #AlphaPhiAlpha #APhiA1906 #Alpha1906 #APhiA #APA1906Network #AlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc #ServantsofAll "The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

FEATURED SERIES: The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

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Sigma Delta Lambda

Alumni Chapter

Southfield, Michigan

Chartered in 2012

On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,'' Sigma Delta Lambda is represented by its current president, Bro. Blair Ellison.

Located in Southfield, a northern suburb of Detroit sits the 930th chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Although one of the younger chapters, the Southfield Alphas have already had a great impact in the local community. Just a few of the organizations that they have partnered with over the years have been: Spaulding For Children, Oakland County Foster Closet, Meals on Wheels, the Coalition of Temporary Shelter, and the Angel Tree Project. Through the Jewel Continuum Foundation, educational scholarships are given out to local students and their “Alpha Esquires” program provides mentoring to young boys in the Michigan area.

For more information on Sigma Delta Lambda:

https://www.southfieldalphas.org/

https://instagram.com/southfieldalphas/

https://www.facebook.com/SouthfieldAlphas

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“Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country.

The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially, at Cornell. The Jewel founders and early leaders of the fraternity succeeded in laying a firm foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha’s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character, and the uplifting of humanity.” (apa1906.net)

#BlackMenMatter #BlackMenAreDope #BlackCulture #DopeBlackness #AlphaPhiAlpha #APhiA1906 #Alpha1906 #APhiA #APA1906Network #AlphaPhiAlphaFraternityInc #ServantsofAll

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Trevor Gabbidon - author of the children's book “Daughters Grow Up So Fast: From a Father’s Perspective” which explores the observations and thoughts of a father as he watches his daughter grow through various life experiences. Mr. Gabbidon also discusses the joys and learning moments he has had in his own fatherhood journey with his daughter. Reflections on parenting in modern times and the importance of imparting positive and healthy self esteem traits into children are also shared.

For more information on Trevor Gabbidon:

https://www.instagram.com/trevor_theauthor/

https://www.amazon.com/Daughters-Grow-Up-Fast-Perspective-ebook/dp/B09XL6SLTR

https://www.facebook.com/trevor.kidd.332

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"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Dr. Tierney Bates - Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of South Carolina Upstate. The conversation explores the continued relevance of pursuing a college education and sheds tips on how to achieve a degree without taking on a vast financial burden. Dr. Bates breaks down the various elements of the Student Affairs Office and how it can be used as an impactful tool for a student’s success and eventual career pursuit.

For more information on Dr. Tierney Bates:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierney-bates/

https://www.instagram.com/tbates1914/

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"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana chats with Ty Brownlow - Host and Creator of the “Word With Ty Brownlow” Show. Mr. Brownlow shares what led him to create his motivational and inspiring platform designed to share stories told by everyday people in which no one is worthless, no story is worthless. Ty gives an insightful look into the ups, downs, and constant dedication required in creating podcast content even through the COVID 19 pandemic. The conversation also explores impactful ways to mentor today’s youth in order to increase positive outcomes.

For more information on Ty Brownlow:

https://www.tybrownlow.com

https://www.youtube.com/@wordwithtybrownlow @wordwithtybrownlow

https://instagram.com/wordwithtybrownlow

https://www.facebook.com/WordWithTyBrownlow/

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"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.

This episode of “The Male Perspective,'' Lana sits down with Anthony Rucker, aka “Da Boogie Man” to talk about his journey into poetry which has taken him to various legendary stages such as “Showtime at the Apollo” and recording duets with musical artist Lionel Richie. Mr. Rucker also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book turned stage play “Dear James” which pays homage to the late James Baldwin.

For more information on Anthony Rucker, aka “Da Boogie Man”:

https://daboogieman216.com/

https://www.instagram.com/daboogieman216/

https://www.facebook.com/DaBoogieMan216

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Follow Lana Reid at:

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http://Twitter.com/TheLanaReid

Visit Lana’s website at http://lanareid.com

"The Male Perspective" is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.