THE DR. VIBE SHOW - SHANITA HUBBARD - A LETTER TO BLACK MEN IN THESE TROUBLED TIMES - NOVEMBER 5 - 2016

Shanita Hubbard is a student of motherhood, passionate social justice advocate, and writer. Her passion for social justice stems from a personal understanding of how families of color are disproportionally impacted by mass incarceration. This passion has been translated into action in the form of a diverse, justice centered career. From working as a therapist for youth on probation, operating job readiness programs for formally incarcerated adults, directing youth alternative-to-incarceration programs, grant writing, and now to a Criminal Justice Ethics Professor, Shanita continues to find creative ways to combat social injustice. Her creativity is also displayed via writing. Her writing is featured in The Root, EBONY Magazine, Abernathy Magazine, The Huffington Post and other publications. During our conversation, Ms. Hubbard talked about: – Here life growing up Yonkers, New York and how her mother encouraged education and her education journey including spending time in Spain – How her brothers influenced her opinion on gender – The journey through her career and being a mother – Where did her passion to be a writer come from and memories of her first published article – How she started writing for Ebony.com – The background behind the A Love Letter to Black Men In These Troubled Times – What are Black men telling her about love – Is there friction between Black men and Black women and how can they hear each other more – Is Black love still visible? – What can the Black and the Non-Black community do better when it comes to Black love – Responses by Black men and Black women to the article – Her message to Black men and Black women about love You can contact Ms. Hubbard via: Twitter Please feel free to email us at [email protected] Visit our website at: http://www.thedrvibeshow.com/ God bless, peace be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe