"A Slave to Another Man's Belief": Skyh Black on Breaking Free from Toxic Masculinity

01/07/2025 1h 34min Episodio 3
"A Slave to Another Man's Belief": Skyh Black on Breaking Free from Toxic Masculinity

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Episode Synopsis

"You're a slave to another man's belief if you can't cry." Actor Skyh Black joins the xoMAN Podcast to explore how Hollywood, masculinity, and his own upbringing shaped — and almost broke — his identity. In this raw and inspiring conversation, he opens up about becoming a professional ballet dancer, navigating fame while staying true to his roots, and unlearning toxic definitions of manhood. Host Kiara Walker (@kikisaidso) dives deep with Skyh on: Being raised by strong Black women and protecting his emotional core His early career as a dancer for Beyoncé and how it shaped his discipline The cost of code-switching and pressure to be palatable in Hollywood His evolving views on love, family, and fatherhood — including a hint at future plans 👀 Why vulnerability, not bravado, is a man's real strength This episode is a masterclass in shedding the performance and showing up as your whole self. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. 📺 Full video on YouTube.com/@xonecoletv available Wednesday 7/2 📲 Follow @xonecole and @kikisaidso for more.

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