Building Community Power: Black Men, Self-Protection, and Resilience

What does it mean to build real community power, especially for Black men. This episode spotlights Black men who are reshaping what it means to protect, nourish, and uplift their communities, even as militarization and economic setbacks threaten their safety.Tune in for a raw conversation that goes far beyond the ballot. We dig into the authoritarian takeover, role of resistance and most importantly, the creative, actionable tools Black men use every day to keep each other safe and resilient. This episode is a call to join the work of collective care and self-determination. If you want real strategies, inspiration, or just a deeper look at how true power is built in tough times, join us.Participants:Cliff Albright, Co-founder and Executive Director of Black Voters MatterDeante Kyle, Host of Grits & Eggs Podcast)Kallel Edwards, Pennsylvania State Organizing Manager for Black Voters MatterProduction: Optic Production + Za Lab Productions ATLCo-Executive Producers: Venkayla Haynes and Nomsa Hampton