This episode focuses on uplifting the black man. By changing the narrative and shedding a positive light on black men, my guest, NeAndre Broussard, founder of Black MensWear/The Flashmob, uses his platform to do these very things. Based out in Dallas, TX, brother Broussard started Black MensWear and the Flashmob out of a need he saw to highlight what black men really are about; networking, fellowshipping, presenting ourselves in sharp business attire to show positive examples of what we black men really look like vs how we are being portrayed in the media and on social media which has such negative connotation associated with our culture. Broussard along with his team of esteemed black men started this just 4 years ago and have gain such positive traction not just in the US but has reached new heights with reaching other countries such as Europe, Canada, with plans to travel to parts of Africa. 

I personally had the pleasure of being apart of the Flashmob movement when it came to Atlanta, GA last year, where I got to meet some great black men from different parts of the world as well as different professions. I even got to meet a lot of brothers in mines and NeAndre's fraternity, special shout out to the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated... YO Baby YO Nupes. The experience alone was nostalgic. Being in a place with like minded black men who are out accomplishing many goals and supporting each other who are doing so as well was monumental.

The Flashmob has become such a prominent movement that black men all over the country have attended many of the events to spread the word that we as black men are much more than what the media shows us as; we are fathers, husbands, entrepreneurs, Doctors, Educators, Technicians, lawyers, IT professionals, etc who are out to be the change we want to see in our communities. He talked about how he started, what challenges he faced with planning events to select cities, the inflush of support he's received from black men who are in significant positions of power as well as black celebrities too. The Flashmob sparked such positive energy and feedback that it brought out black politicians. The Flashmob hosted an event in Miami, FL where they were welcomed with opened arms and the mayor of Miami Gardens and vice chairman of Miami-Dade county commission's office showed up in support to recognize the Flashmob in declaring the day of the event as Black Menswear Miami FlashMob Day 

The most fascinated goal that NeAndre and his team is to be the number 1 agency for black male content that amplifies black men in all professions which is a huge part of what this podcast is about; acknowledging those very black people who are using their professions, platforms and positions of power to help move the culture forward. I appreciate the great work that he and his team has been doing over the world being the tree with many branches to touch as many areas as possible until we control the narrative of what this world both views and sees us as black men. 

For more information on Black MensWear, the Flashmob movement and what's to come as far as future events, be sure to follow them on Instagram @blackmenswear, @bmcomenswear and if you have additional questions specifically for NeAndre Broussard, you can reach him on Instagram as well @misterbroussard to speak with him directly. Much love for every black man world wide. We will be the change this world needs to highlight.