Total Men's Discussion

April is National Minority Health Month, and we took this Sunday to speak with some notable black men within our community. We began our first hour with Jonathan Gustave, licensed mental health counselor and Executive Vice President of No Limit Counseling and Education. We talked about childhood trauma and healing the negative intergenerational ways of teaching within our community that have long-lasting effects on our children. Gustave highlights speaking to your parents, if possible, and grandparents to understand these underlying patterns and ways of teachings. The lack of emotional safety, children, lead to forming various personality disorders. We also discussed how when men lack a space to truly experience their emotions, they mask to cover up their genuine sensitivity. https://www.nolimitempowerment.org/ We then spoke with Eatonville’s New Chief of Police, Stan Murray. He talked about sensitivity and emotional capacity within black men. As Chief of Police, he wants the community of Eatonville to feel recognized and protected from a police standpoint. It’s important that we continue to educate ourselves and understand the limitations set onto black men and experiencing their emotions. Crime is simply just a manifestation of a sin and Murray emphasizes that you are only as strong as your inner circle. Demetris Pressley, the chief administrative officer at Eatonville, in charge of day-to-day operations and public works spoke of his role within the city’s framework. Alonzo Mitchell talked about the Launch of the 2024 Florida Black Men’s Agenda. A community-focused initiative for black people ages 16-40 across Florida. https://allabouttheballots.org/. Look on the website to find quick candid conversations empowering black men through health, wealth, and wisdom.