57. Why It's Important for Black Men to Read

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realballersread/support