Black America Is In A State Of Crisis ~ Starting with Our Men! | Dr. Rick Wallace

<p>Support the Black Men Lead Rite of Passage Initiative at <a href="http://bit.ly/3JG6AXoBlackMenLead">http://bit.ly/3JG6AXoBlackMenLead</a><br> or you can contribute directly through the Cash app at $TheOdysseyProject21 &nbsp;<br> <br> Black America Is In A State Of Crisis ~ Starting with Our Men! | Dr. Rick Wallace<br> <br> The Black Men Lead rite of passage initiative teaches young Black males the 11 Primary Principles of Black Manhood. Which include:<br> <br> 1. Never harms, mistreats, or disrespects a Black woman (including females of all ages)<br> 2. Takes care of his progeny (offspring)<br> 3. Always has control of his emotions<br> 4. Works so that he can provide for his family<br> 5. Strives to build wealth for his family and offspring<br> 6. Understands the importance of ownership of businesses and property<br> 7. Is always in a state of learning and growing<br> 8. Takes responsibility for his own actions<br> 9. Seeks wisdom and knowledge from men in great situations and conditions<br> 10. Abides by a standard of excellence — never settling<br> 11. Never makes excuses for his failures — making the necessary adjustments to overcome them<br> <br> We also teach the 5 Ps of Black Manhood<br> <br> In his home and family, a Black man is:<br> <br> 1. A Protector<br> 2. A Provider<br> 3. A Promoter (Elevating his family by word and deed)<br> 4. A Priest (sustaining divine connectivity between God and family)<br> 5. A Prophet (speaking into and over the lives of his family)<br> <br> Mental Health in Manhood<br> <br> Dr. Wallace and the Black Men Lead rite of passage program has always incorporated the element of mental into its principles and protocols. However, the recent uptick in Black male suicides among men under the age of 30 has led to us creating a new component to the program that focuses on creating a space for Black men of all ages to seek help when they are struggling mentally and emotionally. Mental Health in Manhood is a holistic mechanism designed to offer Black males the tools and resources nece