# Black Men Roar "Before we begin this journey, we have to acknowledge where we are. For generations, the narrative of the Black man has been written by pens that didn't belong to us. We’ve been framed by our struggles, defined by our trauma, and often, muted by a world that preferred our silence over our truth. But history is not just something that happened to us; it is something we carry. And for too long, that weight has been carried in isolation. We realized that there was a void—a need for a space where we… Page: Feed: --- ## [VINCENT BROWN](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/VINCENT-BROWN-e3n6tpq) _2026-08-18 · Mike Smith_ MAKING OUR ANCESTORS VISIBLE [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/124007674/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2Fac4b066a-1652-32a3-c57c-56bbc100a036.mp3) ## [IDA B. WELLS](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/IDA-B--WELLS-e3n6th6) _2026-08-11 · Mike Smith_ Short history about a woman who Roared for us. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/124007398/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-10%2F4fbc95ce-400f-bd49-d17c-6755c7e46c86.mp3) ## [Malcom X](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Malcom-X-e3mrorm) _2026-08-10 · Mike Smith_ Lesson on Malcom X [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/123642166/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-2%2F50ad04e0-76f7-fb6e-1f6a-65d71e943ef3.mp3) ## [Huey P. Newton – Power to the People”](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Huey-P--Newton--Power-to-the-People-e3mn04p) _2026-07-29 · Mike Smith_ Where we said enough [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/123485785/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F661c8266-b498-2616-4bea-6812a9c8d8bc.mp3) ## [DR. CARTER G. WOODSON — THE FATHER OF BLACK HISTORY](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/DR--CARTER-G--WOODSON--THE-FATHER-OF-BLACK-HISTORY-e3mf1d7) _2026-07-23 · Mike Smith_ Dr. Carter G. Woodson changed how Black people see themselves. In this episode, we unpack his mission, his creation of Negro History Week, and his warning about mis‑education. A blueprint for Black men today: learn, teach, build. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/123224935/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-23%2F635d6335-5700-1fd2-ef38-a9de5515b9a6.mp3) ## [W.E.B. DU BOIS – SOULS OF BLACK MEN](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/W-E-B--DU-BOIS--SOULS-OF-BLACK-MEN-e3lppu9) _2026-07-14 · Mike Smith_ Digging deep into our souls [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/122529161/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F162cff19-8b2e-2ed8-e842-b8b346ab41a5.mp3) ## [Marcus Garvey](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Marcus-Garvey-e3lppkd) _2026-07-07 · Mike Smith_ Mike Smith opens Season 2 with the man who taught us to stand tall: Marcus Garvey. This episode explores his global movement, his call for dignity, and his demand that Black men build power together. His roar still echoes — and it’s ours to carry. One God. One Aim. One Destiny. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/122528845/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F4915fe31-486a-4241-2f2f-1e7ac8ccf462.mp3) ## [Recap of season 1](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Recap-of-season-1-e3j541c) _2026-06-30 · Mike Smith_ Recap of season 1 the journey [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/119754220/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-10%2Feab96e31-acf5-7d1f-55b3-6789079e3087.mp3) ## [Emotional Intelligence & Communication](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Emotional-Intelligence--Communication-e3jnuf7) _2026-06-30 · Mike Smith_ A powerful breakdown of how emotional intelligence transforms the way Black men speak, listen, and connect. Mike Smith explores the pause before reacting, the power of empathy, and how communication rooted in awareness builds safer, stronger relationships. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/120371111/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-22%2F0d8ba426-a1f3-4715-1ed2-bc869e08fd43.mp3) ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p3sWpgSo6NJp) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Intimacy is the barometer of a relationship](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackmenroar/episodes/Intimacy-is-the-barometer-of-a-relationship-e3j4510) _2026-06-23 · Mike Smith_ Healthy relationships aren’t built on vibes—they’re built on skills. In this episode, Mike Smith breaks down how communication, emotional clarity, and accountability shape real intimacy. If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship and show up with emotional intelligence, this one is for you. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f50aa3c/podcast/play/119722464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-9%2Fb23d9490-c7c4-ff5d-0da8-141972f600d6.mp3)