Freedom (Are black boys raised to be homo/transphobic?)

The ninth episode of the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Podcast that explores 1 of the 8 Pillars of Happiness - Freedom, as it pertains to black people, black boys and the society as a whole is here. In this episode, I explore the socialisation of homophobia & transphobia as a by product of patriarchy to black boys and how this relates to the current global revolution of 'All Black Lives Matter'.The host, Kay Rufai ( https://www.instagram.com/universoulartist/ ) explores using his happiness research from the top 5 happiest countries ( You can download the report here; https://mailchi.mp/faddab9bb9a1/pdf-delivery ), historical and contemporary data, anecdotes and lived experiences, to highlight the anti-black homo/transphobia prevalent in black communities through culture, religion and post-colonial anti-blackness in our communities . It details key stats, recommendations and calls to action for individuals - Black men specifically, men, women and non binary folks.This episode features a audio from young black boys who have participated in the S.M.I.L.E-ing. Boys Project in the last 18 months exploring their thoughts on homosexuality.Read the Guardian opinion piece about Kay Rufai and his work on challenging stereotypes of Black boys in the society (https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/mar/18/photographs-black-teenage-boys-prejudice-stereotypes )Check out the Guardian Photo Gallery of the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project ( https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2020/mar/18/portraits-black-teenagers-south-london-mental-health )Checkout the Artist - Kay Rufai's website - www.universoulartist.comNational Centre for institutional diversity report - https://medium.com/national-center-for-institutional-diversity/hearing-the-queer-roots-of-black-lives-matter-2e69834a65cdSunahta D Jones research Thesis; Ain't I a Woman, Too? Depictions of Toxic Femininity, Transmisogynoir, and Violence -https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=9015&context=etd