Lana Reid

Apr 1

Tube-E Movie, Streaming Culture & Why “So Bad It’s Good” Films Keep Winning | Will Adams By Lana Reid | April 1, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Will Adams, indie filmmaker and owner of LokeKey Productions, to discuss his satirical comedy Tube-E Movie and what it reveals about modern streaming culture. Adams explains why audiences are increasingly drawn to films they openly critique, how “so bad it’s good” has become part of today’s entertainment vocabulary, and why […] The post Tube-E Movie, Streaming Culture & Why “So Bad It’s Good” Films Keep Winning | Will Adams appeared first on Lana Reid.

Mar 25

The Link Between Sports, Education, and Black Genius | Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas By Lana Reid | March 25, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas, founder of Thomas Leadership Solutions, LLC and The Academic, Coaching, Enrichment, & Sports (ACES) Network, to examine the relationship between sports, education, and Black intellectual development. A former United States Marine, educator, and leadership strategist, Dr. Thomas explains why strategic thinking celebrated in athletics is often […] The post The Link Between Sports, Education, and Black Genius | Dr. Dwayne B. Thomas appeared first on Lana Reid.

Mar 18

How Economics and Mental Health Shape Black Men’s Lives | Bertrand Ngampa By Lana Reid | March 18, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Bertrand Ngampa – author, coach, and technology leader – to explore the connection between economic reality and mental well-being in Black communities. Drawing from his broader ideas around wealth, access, and opportunity, Bertrand explains why economics and mental health are often discussed separately even though, in practice, they deeply shape […] The post How Economics and Mental Health Shape Black Men’s Lives | Bertrand Ngampa appeared first on Lana Reid.

Mar 11

From Morris Brown College Psychology Student to Future Entrepreneur | Andre Glaze By Lana Reid | March 11, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Andre Glaze, a psychology student at Morris Brown College, to discuss higher education, leadership development, and his long-term entrepreneurial goals. Andre reflects on his academic journey, what attending an HBCU has meant for his personal and professional growth, and the lessons he is learning both inside and outside the classroom. […] The post From Morris Brown College Psychology Student to Future Entrepreneur | Andre Glaze appeared first on Lana Reid.

Mar 4

Building the Next Generation of Black Orchestral Percussionists | Raynor Carroll By Lana Reid | March 4, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Raynor Carroll, Founder and CEO of the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP), to explore why Black musicians remain underrepresented in orchestral percussion and how mentorship can expand opportunity in classical music. Raynor shares the realities of pursuing orchestral careers, the time and financial investment required, and how ABOP’s mentorship […] The post Building the Next Generation of Black Orchestral Percussionists | Raynor Carroll appeared first on Lana Reid.

Mar 2

When Your Calling Doesn’t Fit Other People’s Labels Sometimes what you are called to do is unconventional, and other people will not have a label for it. That absence of a label is rarely neutral. When people cannot name something in a way that fits their comfort zone, they often rename it in ways that reflect their discomfort instead. They assign motives you never claimed. They reduce your purpose to whatever narrow frame feels safest to them. They […] The post When Your Calling Doesn’t Fit Other People’s Labels appeared first on Lana Reid.

Feb 25

Breaking Cycles Through Fatherhood & Reentry Support | Dr. Stewart Perrilliat By Lana Reid | February 25, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Dr. Stewart Perrilliat, founder of Man 2 Man Urban Youth Advocate, to discuss breaking cycles through fatherhood education, reentry support, and emotional growth for men. Dr. Perrilliat shares how his work inside and outside of prisons helps men strengthen relationships, rebuild families, and develop the tools needed to successfully transition […] The post Breaking Cycles Through Fatherhood & Reentry Support | Dr. Stewart Perrilliat appeared first on Lana Reid.

Feb 20

The Black Men Matter Series Is Now Preserved in the Internet Archive Preserving Black Male Voices for the Future Since 2020, the Black Men Matter series of The Male Perspective has grown into one of the largest community-based collections documenting Black male lived experience in the 21st century. These conversations capture real lives, intergenerational wisdom, leadership, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, faith, and the everyday truths that are often missing from the historical record. Today, we are proud to share an important milestone. To ensure […] The post The Black Men Matter Series Is Now Preserved in the Internet Archive appeared first on Lana Reid.

Feb 18

Using Operation Making A Change to Transform Young Lives | Gerald “GEO” Gibson By Lana Reid | February 18, 2026 As part of the Black Men Matter Series, Lana Reid sits down with Gerald “GEO” Gibson, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Making A Change (OMAC), to discuss his organization’s mission to mentor, guide, and uplift young people before they reach the same crossroads he once faced. Gerald shares how early exposure to hardship and instability led him into street life and multiple […] The post Using Operation Making A Change to Transform Young Lives | Gerald “GEO” Gibson appeared first on Lana Reid.