This episode focuses on the impact of black men and just how important it is to be a role model in our young black boys and men's' lives. My guest and friend Dr. Richard Cross, an educator and founder of #GoingBeyondLimitations here to talk to me about the many things he's doing to help impact young black men at Liberty University and in general. It's worth noting that he is also an author of the book "Let's rewrite the narrative, black boys stand up" along with several other books, one which reached number 27 on the amazon bookselling list. 

Richard spoke about his upbringing growing up in Jamaica and the many adversities he had to overcome to be where he is today. As the oldest child, he has worked hard to help take care of not only his mother but his youngest siblings as well. His story, though unfortunate, is one that most of us in the black community share when it comes to not coming from money, having to work early in life to help take care the house all while trying to stay the course and achieve goals we set out for ourselves.

He talked about mentoring and teaching his students, especially his young male students, how each and every last one of them has greatness in them just waiting for them to bring it out of them by being the best versions of themselves.

He uttered such a powerful and profound quote that was once told to him, "The conscious has to help the unconscious to become conscious". That quote resonated with me in such a way that I will do my part in spreading that very word. Thanks to my friend Dr. Cross for being on the show to share his motivating story on how we as black men have to be the leaders and inspiration to the young black boys that are coming up under us.