MENSTRUCTION: On The Black Velvet Radio Program
THE MISSION STATEMENT: On MENSTRUCTION, we are dedicated to fostering a constructive dialogue around masculinity in today's world. We will explore vital topics such as media representation, mental health, and financial literacy, all while promoting healthy expressions of manhood. Our commitment is to deliver fresh, engaging episodes on a weekly basis, ensuring that our listeners receive diverse perspectives and actionable insights. Through this journey, we aim to empower men to embrace their identities, cultivate resilience, and foster meaningful connections within their communities. Join Black Velvet and the Builders as we redefine masculinity and promote a culture of growth, understanding, and support.
Episodes
It is time to address some evident truths that have long been overlooked. It is also time to start listening to a key demographic that spoke very distinctly in this last election: the young Black male vote. Listen as Black Velvet analyzes the aftermath and make some projections about the state of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Join Black Velvet as he discusses his disappointments with the current landscape of the Black Identity in today's American politics and media.
Major Beneficial Bricks in the Episode:
- Political Representation and Tokenism
- Understanding Roles Within Black Relationships
- Social Media's Role in Perpetuating Division
- Culture War: Black Men v. Black Women
- Need for Reparations
- "Real" Conversations v. Online Narratives
- Importance of Focus and U...
In this episode we are joined by Builder Waladi Ali to discuss the impending social and cultural shift driven by fringe commentators, social isolation and rapid changes in technology. We discuss how these shifts are reflected in the music and politics of today and how we can play a part in the next chapter of our world.
Join your hosts, Black Velvet and Waladi Ali, as they engage in 'lyrical forensics' on a show where they analyze their own musical releases. Patreon: patreon.com/BlackVelvet739 Instagram: @the_bright_b1ack
Join your hosts, Black Velvet and Waladi Ali, as they engage in 'lyrical forensics' on a show where they analyze their own musical releases.
Patreon: patreon.com/BlackVelvet739
Join your hosts, Black Velvet and Waladi Ali, as they engage in 'lyrical forensics' on a show where they analyze their own musical releases.
Patreon: patreon.com/BlackVelvet739
In this episode Black Velvet discusses the frustrations that come from an ever increasing gap between the financially well-off and the working class. We address how that influences the morale of young men, the exploitation of loneliness and the overall connection of technology's influence on humanity.
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Starting off the second season with some reflection and correction. Black Velvet addresses some of his changes in view of previously discussed topics including sex work, men vs women, the Manosphereand entitlement and the hypocrisy that those old views reflect.
You have to end it with a BANG! In this episode we introduce Builder Cedric Beal along with hosts Mansa Aziz And Waladi Ali to discuss the impending, publicly declared 'loneliness epidemic', a generation of "sexlessness" and the privilege of genuine social connections.
TONY MONTANA! One thing to know about this devious duo of blessed brothers is that they gone review some films in search of universal truths. And when they do? Best believe these films gone be pre-21st century!
Join Mansa and Waladi in today's episode discussing the renowned, indubitably important, cautionary tale of power and riches, Scarface! Besides the obvious forewarning, they search to find semblances of integrity in the main ...
The last stretch is here! These brothers are thorough, and that's a fasho-right-on!
Tune in as Mansa, and Waladi conclude the 90's heavy hitter film by John Singleton, Boyz 'N' Da Hood. This movie has broken down cultural barriers and portrayed, in pre-modern media, the possibilities of a black man in America (constructive and destructive) solely dependent on the company and brothers he keeps around himself.
Get your notepad out beca...
Were we right, or were we right about these brothers needing to release a Part 4? The hosts Mansa and Waladi are back at the review of John Singleton's 90's cultural landmark film, Boyz 'N' The Hood.
Last time they talked, they discussed when (REDACTED) got (REDACTED) and (REDACTED) and (REDACTED) made sure that (REDACTED) was (REDACTED).
Quite pivotal entry points within the film, indeed! Tune in today as they (hopefully) close out ...
We're back with a CLASSIC! In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa, and Waladi tackle the iconic film directed by John Singleton, Boyz 'N'The Hood. The film that is the father of all, if not most, African American coming-of-age stories in the hood?
These brothers thoroughly go through each scene, argument, speech, and shootout, still searching for the theme of brotherhood in pop culture media!
They might just need to go ahead and do a...
Da Boyz are back!
In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa and Waladi introduce builders (and brothers) Bashir and Nadir as they all discuss movie clips from pop culture and analyze how accurately brotherhood is represented.
With the addition of their experiences, this is a conversation you absolutely won't want to miss! So stay tuned as we revisit classic movies, iconic moments in media history, and more!
In this final episode for the year, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Alvin Doss III, a recent Morehouse Grad and an expert in the language of financial literacy. We'll discuss the basics of financial literacy, why it matters, and recommended steps to take to increase your versatility in the field.
This episode is not just about money but your assets in the physical sense, as well as the educational sense. We'll see you in the disc...
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Chris Jackson to discuss the intersections between Black people and Asian culture. This is an episode connoisseurs of historical influence, Kung-Fu movies, or anime will not want to miss!
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Donovan Bailey (professionally known as CruelSunLive) to discuss the intersection between video games and mental health.
As a regular Twitch streamer and mental health advocate (also retired President of the C.H.I.L.L. organization at Morehouse College), Donovan will walk us through his relationships with the aforementioned topics and give tips and recommendations to listeners on h...
In this episode, Mansa and Waladi introduce Builder Alexis Crawford to discuss what establishing a routine can do for the mind, body, and soul.
In this episode of Menstruction, Mansa and Waladi discuss the socially accepted definition of brotherhood and the realistic application between their individual lived experiences and perspectives.
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