Episode 29: An Uncomfortable Edification
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Edification is the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually. It’s time for many of us to have 'the talk' with our Black friends and family members. Chad and Jamal speak from the heart on what it means to be Black men in America, screaming at brick walls about injustice and inequality only to be met with dubiousness and incredulity. They share deeply personal stories and experiences to illustrate their collective reality. It is our solemn duty to listen, not only to their stories but to their advice as well. One cannot truly grow or improve until they acknowledge their faults. This is true for all things in life. This is why we practice martial arts. So listen; don’t react, don’t think, just listen. Then have 'the talk' with your Black friends, then have it again, and again, and again. Then have 'the talk' with your friends, your teammates, your neighbors, your colleagues, your family. This is no longer up for debate. The hype and outrage will fade eventually, that much is inevitable, it’s up to all of us to keep our foot on the gas. Black Lives Matter.
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