The State of Black Men in America

Kanye’s back and Kendrick’s winning. But if black men can’t even sit in Starbucks, will they ever truly be free?

Kanye’s back, Kendrick won a Pulitzer, and Jay-Z earned a Peabody. But what about Diante “Butchie” Yarber, Stephon Clark, and Saheed Vassell? If black men can’t even sit in Starbucks, will they ever truly be free in America?

On this episode, Selena Hill, Stanley Fritz, and Ilyssa Fuchs questioned what it truly means to be a black man in America. They also discussed Kanye West’s reemergence and if he’s really a genius or an Uncle Tom.

Take a listen.