Rethinking Black Masculinity: Unveiling Toxic Paradigms and Exploring Paths to Emotional Liberation

African Americans, Black masculinity, Black men, Couples

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…

Black Men & Vulnerability

African Americans, Black men, couples therapy, intimacy, justice, love, relationships

“You’re strong,” sounds like a compliment until you realize some folks see Black men as an unbreakable force of nature, incapable of experiencing pain, sorrow, fear or disappointment. For generations, White people have crafted myths to justify the exploitation of Black men. For example, when Black people describe their pain, doctors often doubt their experiences…