Dr. Boyce Video: State of the Black Male Interview With Ryan Mack

Dr. Boyce Video: State of the Black Male Interview With Ryan Mack
One of the consistent themes of my work in black public scholarship is the state of the black male in America. We know that black men are on the bottom rung of our society in nearly every statistical category when it comes to measuring quality of life. The prison strike in Georgia is one example of cases in which black men are standing up and telling the world that we are powerful creatures. There are also uplifting things happening all across America in the fields of education and economic empowerment. Black men will not be denied access to the American dream for much longer. One person that I brought into the studio to discuss these matters is Ryan Mack, a bold and powerful activist from the New York area. Ryan is the CEO of Optimum Capital Management and author of the book, “Living in the Village.”
I’ve always respected Ryan because he is a strong brother in every sense of the word. He takes his knowledge directly to the people: He will visit prisons, housing projects and the places that well-to-do educated black men won’t typically frequent. It is for that reason I consider Ryan to be one of the most impressive black male public figures in America. The interview is below, enjoy.
#WakandaCameToSlay! Black Folks Are Rolling Up To Theaters To See ‘Black Panther’ Like This…
#WakandaCameToSlay! Black Folks Are Rolling Up To Theaters To See ‘Black Panther’ Like This…
1. We In Here Wakanda!
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How super cool is this? #BlackPanther #WakandaForever pic.twitter.com/LXL3vZt49O
— Nkanyezi (@NkanyeziKubheka) February 18, 2018
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About to check out #BlackPanther pic.twitter.com/n2G0BMHYzr
— Lesego Semenya (@LesDaChef) February 18, 2018
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I was so extra for black panther opening night ✊🏾 #BlackPantherMovie #FineWomenFriday pic.twitter.com/OSyma0seLq
— Esther-Lauren (@_estherlauren) February 16, 2018
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Wakanda Forever!#BlackPantherMovie pic.twitter.com/j6MngESpsl
— NEMRAPS (@NemRaps) February 16, 2018
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We take Fiji's pride another level ✊#blackpanther #blackpanthermovie #Blackpower #TeamFiji #masi #Fiji #Fijipride #tosovititoso pic.twitter.com/yOATenVXcH
— KingV™ (@SwagnificentOB) February 15, 2018
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Indeed! #BlackPanther on the big screen✊🏾#WakandaForever #suri #doramilaje #doramilajecosplay #blackpanthermovie 🇬🇾🇸🇱🇺🇸 @Lupita_Nyongo @DanaiGurira @letitiawright @chadwickboseman pic.twitter.com/MEcSeeqiuC
— TheClairK (@theclairK) February 16, 2018
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Wakanda forever #BlackPantherMovie #WakandaCameToSlay #BlackExcellence pic.twitter.com/hG6mCCDbWR
— Quita (@MizMarvelousMar) February 16, 2018
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#BlackPanther fans came together at Thursday night previews with #WakandaCameToSlay-inspired outfits https://t.co/qlGXR1wtpV pic.twitter.com/h4pZ0UKceY
— Variety (@Variety) February 16, 2018
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#BlackPanther fans came together at Thursday night previews with #WakandaCameToSlay-inspired outfits https://t.co/qlGXR1wtpV pic.twitter.com/h4pZ0UKceY
— Variety (@Variety) February 16, 2018
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#WakandaCameToSlay
— Atenu3ke_shontzz (@Ani3keShontan) February 16, 2018
Sooooo..... wakanda innit. pic.twitter.com/niGcEs3TTA
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When Wakanda Calls, and you answer. I've been waiting for this moment since I saw my first X-Men cartoon at 8 years old. #BlackPanther #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/5ShpH0lBiz
— Carmen Phillips (@carmencitaloves) February 16, 2018
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#WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/89YZt0cbhw
— Blair Imani (@BlairImani) February 16, 2018
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#WakandaCameToSlay It is NOT a game! pic.twitter.com/vRIxhtXL4a
— LaVonne Lindsay (@ReciesaurusRex) February 16, 2018
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Stop the presses! This wins #WakandaCameToSlay #BlackPanther #BlackPantherSoLit pic.twitter.com/cMccVXLtJ5
— Nikki Trufant-Wade (@NTDubb) February 16, 2018
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We want to see all #BlackPanther Premiere LOOKS!!
— BGN Podcast, Number 1 Rated Podcast in Wakanda (@BGNPodcast) February 13, 2018
Tweet us those sleek photos and prove that #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/D72aCsj5Np
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I'm ultra happy and proud of myself for painting my jacket up like this. I'm so ready for tonight! #BlackPanther #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/8CktcMbLz0
— 👑 The Glory of Bast 👑 (@badw0lfx) February 15, 2018
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What movie are you here to see?
— Jeré De-Ann (@jaye_deann) February 15, 2018
Me: You know why I’m here ✊🏾 #BLACKPANTHERPREMIERE #ForTheCulture #WakandaCameToSlay #HBCU #blackpanther pic.twitter.com/XeIGJwrfxH
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#WakandaCameToSlay Here we go!! pic.twitter.com/pfTmDlWuPz
— sublimage (@santacayo) February 16, 2018
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I’ve never been more excited about a movie since the lion king. I love and embrace my beautiful brothers and sisters for going in wearing their traditional attire in support! #ProudSouthAfrican #WakandaCameToSlay (here is a throwback in my one of my attires) pic.twitter.com/2olgozASRy
— Keneilwe Love (@karimahlove) February 16, 2018
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Y’all! Heading out for my 2nd trip to Wakanda. #WakandaCameToSlay #blackpanther 🙅🏾♂️✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/o2zyxNpSZg
— Andrien 🔜 Infinity War (@EscoBlades) February 15, 2018
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#BlackPanther Dressed down today but tomorrow I'll be more dolled up! #WakandaCameToSlay pic.twitter.com/ORvV7P7T2g
— Tali, Blackwatch Apologist (@TaliaMirai) February 16, 2018
#WakandaCameToSlay! Black Folks Are Rolling Up To Theaters To See ‘Black Panther’ Like This…
[caption id="attachment_2981036" align="alignleft" width="683"] Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty[/caption] Marvel’s Black Panther masterpiece hit theaters nationwide on Thursday night and Black people showed up in their finest garbs for the big Black occasion. Some arrived in lion hides while others indulged in gourmet Black cooking on paper plates. There was even a drum selection in select theaters. It’s clear that we are not playing around when it comes to our love of Wakanda! Take a look at the some of the best #BlackPanther ensembles and moments from opening weekend.