Rethinking Black Masculinity: Unveiling Toxic Paradigms and Exploring Paths to Emotional Liberation
You learned to suppress your tears. Your understanding of humanity became entwined with a version of masculinity that equated strength with physical prowess, financial responsibility, spatial control, and emotional stoicism akin to a tough steak. Unacknowledged, there was a reason for this type of masculinity. Your performances of toughness served as a shield, deterring potential…