In Search of Black Masculinity: Signal Boost
If you are BLACK AND ALSO
A Cisgender Male (that means you actively identify as the gender you were assigned at birth)
Or masculine aligned and under the non-binary umbrella.
Then you automatically qualify for a special project meant to explore and celibrate Black masculinity while critiquing and combatting toxic masculinity.
I’m looking for as varied Black experiences as possible. I don’t want this to be made up entirely of Black masculines from the hood who are all Christian college students. I’m not looking for the Black Everyman here, I’m just looking for Black masculines. So if you’re a dirt poor, project kid born in NOI and have a gang history, not only will I not turn you away but I’m actively interested in what you have to say. It does not matter if you have a typical experience for Black masculines, I am actively looking for diversity and the atypical.
Your masculinity does not have to be cis or straight. Your masculinity does not have to have been or always be inherently non-toxic. Your masculinity does not have to make you look like Terry Crews or act like Ice Cube. I’m defining masculinity as loose as possible so I can get as wide a group as possible. The only requirement to “count” as a Black “male” is listed above.
That said, there are some other requirements.
Applicant must be queer friendly (though not necessarily queer themselves, I am especially interested in Straight Black men whom wish to actively explore these issues)
Applicant must be feminist/womanist friendly
Applicant must understand the basics of toxic masculinity
Applicant must have a basic understanding of racism
Applicant must have a basic understanding of gender and sexuality.
Additionally, I must point out that this project may require a time commitment with no pay. I am not equipped to pay anyone at this time, and more than likely I will never be able to.
As this project is still in its brainstorming phase and has only one person working on it (myself), I cannot say with certainity what the project will be. What I will say is that I want to hold regular discussions on issues related to Black masculinity in a public way. I’m ideally looking towards a web-based talk show or podcast, so individuals with experience in such form of media are greately encouraged to apply.
The idea came to me rather suddenly, and I don’t know enough Black masculine people that I could ask to assist me, so I’m turning to tumblr. I must admit, I have no experience with digital media, but I do consider myself well-versed enough in the topics in question to sustain a conversation. Additionally, I can offer myself as a research resource.
For serious inquiries, I can be messaged at this blog. Explain why you’re interested in the project, what you think you can offer, and how you embody Black masculinity.
((Anyone whom does not fit the above criteria need not apply, but is more than welcome to help circulate))
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