Black Boys

[Plays free only on Peacock and available on various VOD platforms.] Sonia Lowman's powerful, eye-opening, thought-provoking, educational, insightful, moving, 95-minute documentary that explores systemic racism, pervasive prejudicial stereotypes, the ongoing daily struggles Black boys experience growing up and their continued struggles they face as Black men, the difficult conversations Black parents have with their children, the often missed opportunities growing up Black in America, and the societal, economic, educational, and financial disparities in the Black community and consists of candid commentary by retired Justice Alan Page, Philadelphia school principal Sharif El-Mekki, journalists Jemelee Hill and Howard Bryant, violinist Josh Henderson, football players (such as Chris Carter, Quan Cosby, Greg Scruggs, Malcolm Jenkins, and Chris Long), NBA player Carmelo Anthony, teachers Clayton Carouthers and Duane Watts, executive director Michael Smith, activist and Woke Kindergarten Founder Akiea Gross, professors Dr. Harry Edwards and Dr. Travis Bristol, activist and poet Malcolm London, student Tyron Loper, rapper and music producer Vic Mensa, educator Bunmi Samuel, and Emerson Collective managing director Russlyn Ali.
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