Dr. Donte McFadden, Geraud Blanks, and Ranell Washington

<p>Black Lens, of Milwaukee Film, is currently hosting the 2020 virtual Minority Health Film Festival (MHFF). This episode of Black Oxygen features the organizers of Black Lens - Dr. Donte McFadden, Geraud Blanks, and Ranell Washington. We discuss a wide range of topics including masculinity, vulnerability and tenderness among Black men, and the role of Black film in creating a space of sanctuary and validation for Black folks. Towards the end of the conversation, we chat about the best R&B artists of the 80s and 90s - who do you think should be on this list?</p> <p>To learn more about the Minority Health Film festival please visit - <a href= "https://mkefilm.org/mhff">https://mkefilm.org/mhff</a></p> <p>For more information on Black Lens please visit - <a href= "https://mkefilm.org/black-lens">https://mkefilm.org/black-lens</a></p> <p>For the music playlist associated with this episode please visit - <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B8Ov1qa1ar9DgpqiSA6Ha?si=bAZuHYsZTNu3VrsWh8DaOA"> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1B8Ov1qa1ar9DgpqiSA6Ha?si=bAZuHYsZTNu3VrsWh8DaOA</a></p>