The current day narratives of Black Men are often scary, discouraging, and often non-existent in terms of their added value to American culture. However, these are narratives carried outside of the true authors themselves. Listen, share, and celebrate in the ongoing series of personal stories of Black Men who defied the odds. Let them talk and discuss their rights of passage, in the hopes that it will give you a new perspective in their real lives.
Show Notes
The Mentorship Specialist
From humble beginnings on the west side of Detroit to multiple degrees, Blanchard has adopted youth, led a math department to the top 5% in NYC, taught at prestigious colleges and was appointed to the city of Detroit’s Mayoral Cabinet as the Director of Youth Services. Throughout his tenure he raised over $7 Million to supply jobs to over 5600 youth, launching the “Grow Detroit’s Young Talent” youth employment initiative. He also served as the Detroit Mayor’s Office Liaison to President Barack Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” (MBK) initiative. Shawn also serves on a number of boards including the Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings Little Caesars Arena Community Board.
Currently, Shawn is coined the Mentorship Specialist according to Forbes Magazine. He's married to making the lives of others better. He's the Founder of The University of Moguls, Co-Owner & Philanthropy Advisor for a custom suit company, “SnapSuits”, a Best-Selling and National Award Winning Author and renowned Speaker. In 2017 he completed a 42-stop national book tour with his best-selling book, “How ‘Bout That For a Crack Baby: Keys to Mentorship and Success,” providing multiple scholarships, dozens of custom suits, and hundreds of ties. Shawn has also been featured as Essence Magazine "Man of the Month", Black Enterprise "BE Modern Man" and has been awarded as one of America’s Top Millennial Influencers by the Next Big Thing Movement.
Articles referenced in the conversation were:
www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/media-representations-impact-black-men/media-portrayals.
www.huffpost.com/entry/opinion-davis-black-police_n_5adf4328e4b061c0bfa22ef8.
Central Park Five
What is Pushen Boundaries - Episodes?
A weekly show for listeners to hear stories and conversations that allow us to explore subtle events and interesting social interactions too often ignored. These stories are meant to arouse the emotions of listeners towards self-improvement and consider how our behaviors impact others. There have been many moments in my life where I have wanted to share interesting stories that can be used by others to improve their own lives. With 22 years of educating youth and adults, I would like to share topics with you that will push against social norms and shift your mindset to consider alternative views. Sometimes, the best advice can be collected from the stories of others.