live long enough, you will experience some things that will make you feel like you’re breaking in half. if you can’t reach out for the small stuff like getting a shot, then how can you reach our for the larger things, such as loss of a loved one, a broken friendship, and missed or lost opportunities?
so, my challenge is to do more than provide black boys with a simple response of “don’t cry. be a man.” offer an alternative. for example, “i know it hurts. i got you.” and when that young boy gets home that night, ask him how he is doing. listen to him, encourage him, and provide 