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.
DeeMealz (aka Derrick Mealz), a Caribbean American raised in Brooklyn New York City during the 90s in a single-parent household. Under the mentorship of the late great Andrew Moore and I, Dee Mealz was able to successfully navigate adverse times growing up. He is now a Mentor, Youth Developer, Public Healer, and Life Ambassador with a mission of improving the mental toughness and SELF-sustainability for this generation and many more to come.
