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Episode Synopsis
On this episode of Get with the Times, we chat with Chris Hightower — comedian, teacher, community organizer, and native son of Danville.Topics discussed include:Chris's new nonprofit, The Hightower FoundationThe problems with society limiting men and boys from expressing their emotionsChris's plans for his "Man to Men" eventThe "male loneliness epidemic" Different definitions of patriarchyVulnerability and how important it is for connection and communityThe differences in the way Black boys, especially, are treated by society as compared to white Boys and Black girlsThe importance of giving young Black kids positive Black role modelsVisit vermiliontimes.com/latest for show notes.
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