Black men: How are you doing?

***A heads up: This episode is gonna get real. There will be some unbleeped swearing, and conversations about mental health issues and suicide. If your heart is feeling heavy today, you may want to sit this one out. And if you are in need of support, you can call, text, or chat: 988. They’re available 24/7.***In this episode, host Myra Flynn combs the streets of southern California and even her own home, in search of a heartfelt answer to what she thought was a very simple question: Black men: How are you doing? Turns out, the answers aren’t so simple. And for good reason. Homegoings is a production of Vermont Public. Follow season 1 here.So, what’d you think? We’re an open book here. If you have any thoughts on the podcast, folks we should talk to, or subjects you feel super passionate about us covering — write us an email at [email protected]. While you're there, you can sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter, and give us a follow on Instagram at wearehomegoings.Special thanks to Jay Green, Aquavis Warfield, and all the customers at Ron’s Barber shop. Also thanks to Elodie Reed, who is the graphic artist behind all of our Homegoings artist portraits. Elodie makes a new one for each episode and Everette’s is front and center this week. Check ‘em out at homegoings.coThis episode was mixed, scored and reported by Myra Flynn. Myra also composed the theme music, and the music under our deep listen. Other music by Blue dot sessions and Jay Green. Brittany Patterson edits our show, and James Stewart contributes to so many things on the backend of making this thing come to life. As always, you are welcome here. To continue to be part of the Homegoings family: Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Sign up for the Homegoings newsletter Write to us at: [email protected] Make a gift to continue elevating BIPOC storytelling Tell you friends, your family or a stranger about the show!