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.
