http://www.thevillagepath.org
The Black MenTell Village Podcast gives black men a space to be vulnerable. Each episode opens with a recited original piece by a guest regarding a specific theme each month. This then opens up to a Q&A. Episodes are published monthly. The show is co-hosted by Bryant Antoine & Jermar Perry. Recorded/Produced by Darian Wigfall in Saint Louis, MO.]]>enMental HealthCopyright The Village PATHhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/419e99e4b3bc32ee36dd63245efafa96.jpghttp://www.thevillagepath.orgFri, 04 Apr 2025 00:11:49 +0000The Village PATHThe Village PATHinfo@thevillagepath.orgBlack MenTell Village Podcast The Black MenTell Village Podcast gives black men a space to be vulnerable. Each episode opens with a recited original piece by a guest regarding a specific theme each month. This then opens up to a Q&A. Episodes are...
The Black MenTell Village Podcast gives black men a space to be vulnerable. Each episode opens with a recited original piece by a guest regarding a specific theme each month. This then opens up to a Q&A. Episodes are published monthly. The show is co-hosted by Bryant Antoine & Jermar Perry. Recorded/Produced by Darian Wigfall in Saint Louis, MO.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-w-tyler-smal--58625231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58625231Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:57:32 +0000The Village PATH2510black,blackmentalhealthmatters,healing,mentalhealthmatters,selfhelp,therapyyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-we-re-back--57811733
Come to our next Healing and Writing Circle and SLPL Central Libray at 1301 Olive in Downtown Saint Louis. We start at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57811733Sun, 26 Nov 2023 23:17:01 +0000The Village PATHCheck out our new podcast episode! We talk about friendships, Unmasc, and some of our goals for the future! Come to our next Healing and Writing Circle and SLPL Central Libray at 1301 Olive in Downtown Saint Louis. We start at 6 pm on Thursday,...
Come to our next Healing and Writing Circle and SLPL Central Libray at 1301 Olive in Downtown Saint Louis. We start at 6 pm on Thursday, November 30.]]>2551blackmentalhealthmatters,mentalhealth,toxicmasculinityclean21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-unmasc--51806949
The production included 10 Self-identified Men from varying backgrounds who will came together to share bold personal stories about how masculinity has affected them.

This episode focused on some pre-show info about some of the stories that were shared at the event.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51806949Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:25:16 +0000The Village PATHDuring Violence Prevention Month The Village PATH and Undo Bias will be co-hosted in the production of UnMasc. The production included 10 Self-identified Men from varying backgrounds who will came together to share bold personal stories about how...
The production included 10 Self-identified Men from varying backgrounds who will came together to share bold personal stories about how masculinity has affected them.

This episode focused on some pre-show info about some of the stories that were shared at the event.]]>2319black,domesticviolenceawareness,lgbtq,mentalhealthyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-with-terry-hill--45587753
Shout out to some of our supporters:
William's and Associates
Michael D'angelo (former podcast guest)
The Healing and Writing Circle]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45587753Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:27:18 +0000The Village PATHCheck out this new podcast episode with our guest Terry Hill. Terry opens the podcast with their poem "King with a Rainbow Crown". We then open up with a discussion about Terry's piece and some questions about life. Episode included some great...
Shout out to some of our supporters:
William's and Associates
Michael D'angelo (former podcast guest)
The Healing and Writing Circle]]>3085blackmentalhealth,mentalhealth,mentalhealthsupportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-makeup-or-prison-god-and-guns-with-dr-lj-punch--45103699
Learn more about Dr. Punch below:
thebric.org
Twitter: @LJ_Punch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45103699Mon, 31 May 2021 18:10:05 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for another episode of the Black MenTell Village Podcast. This week we met with Dr. LJ Punch, who runs the Bullet Related Injury Clinic (The BRIC) at the T STL. They share a powerful story about their experience at a church field trip...a trip...
Learn more about Dr. Punch below:
thebric.org
Twitter: @LJ_Punch]]>3841blacklivesmatter,blackmenpodcast,blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,mentalhealth,selfcareyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-with-reef-the-lost-cauze--44575161
Learn more about Reef the Lost Cauze here:
Twitter: @LostCauze
Reef and Todd Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/998624049
Philly Blunt Project: https://thephillyblunt.com/about-us/

*Note to listeners: The diagnosis of "Mental Retardation" was used in this podcast. In 2010, Barack Obama signed "Rosa's Law" which changed the name of the diagnosis to "Intellectual Disabilities." To learn about Intellectual Disability and more, check out Special Olympics' page here: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/why-the-r-word-is-the-r-slur]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44575161Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:47:01 +0000The Village PATHJoin Us for our new podcast episode with Hip Hop artist Reef the Lost Cauze. We feature Reef’s song “Talk with Me,” a song about his son who has autism. We then open up a conversation about fatherhood amidst the pandemic, self-care, and music! Learn...
Learn more about Reef the Lost Cauze here:
Twitter: @LostCauze
Reef and Todd Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/998624049
Philly Blunt Project: https://thephillyblunt.com/about-us/

*Note to listeners: The diagnosis of "Mental Retardation" was used in this podcast. In 2010, Barack Obama signed "Rosa's Law" which changed the name of the diagnosis to "Intellectual Disabilities." To learn about Intellectual Disability and more, check out Special Olympics' page here: https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/why-the-r-word-is-the-r-slur]]>3242autism,autismawarenessmonth,blacklivesmatter,blackmenspeak,blackmentalhealthmatters,equality,intersectionalityyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-w-leslie-gill--43791732
Find out more about Rung for Women here: rungforwomen.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RungforWomen/
Twitter: @rungforwomen]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43791732Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:36:30 +0000The Village PATHHappy Women's History Month! Our next guest is Leslie Gill, President of Rung for Women. Rung For Women is an organization that empowers women to grow and achieve sustained independence through co-located and coordinated educational, professional, and...
Find out more about Rung for Women here: rungforwomen.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RungforWomen/
Twitter: @rungforwomen]]>3606blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,internationalwomensday,mentalhealth,mentalhealthpodcast,saintlouis,womenshistorymonthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-w-alonzo-nelson-of-the-collective--43372372https://www.thecollectivestl.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43372372Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:28:29 +0000The Village PATHCheck out our new episode with Alonzo Nelson, certified Yoga Instructor at The Collective STL. We had a wonderful time talking to Alonzo about how he got into Yoga as a young athlete into stretching, living in a household of Educators, and what it...https://www.thecollectivestl.org/]]>5041blackhistorymonth,blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackyoga,mentalhealth,physicalhealing,yogayesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-w-tvp--42994335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42994335Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:59:06 +0000The Village PATHHappy New Year. This episode is a discussion where Bryant and Jermar go over The Village PATH Updates, Recent Events, and even sports! You can also watch the live recorded video here:3885blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,mentalhealth,socialissues,therapy,traumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-w-dr-cal-spinks--42422194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42422194Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:29:04 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for a new episode with our special guest Dr. Cal Spinks. Dr. Cal shares his story about his upbringing, his experience as a frontline worker for the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and his assistance with the strategic planning of The Village TAP. Hosts...3606blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,blackstories,thevillagepathcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-w-jonathan-segers-politics-as-usual--41652448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41652448Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:51:28 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for a Special Election Episode with our guest Jonathan Segers for our first episode of Season 2. Jonathan shares his story about how he got into politics, his mother's work as a teacher, and the General Election on Tuesday, November 3rd. Hosts...4993blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,blm,mentalhealth,therapycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-w-hop-shop--41186445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41186445Sun, 04 Oct 2020 23:20:24 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Justin Harris and Ryan Griffin of the Saint Louis Hop Shop. We talk about the work and dedication that goes into ownership and surviving running a business during Covid-19. This episode...4270blacklivesmatter,blackmental,blackmentalhealthmatters,blackownedbusiness,mentellhealth,saintlouis,stl,thevillage,thevillagepathyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-w-rev-dr-starsky-wilson--40757902
Site: https://deaconess.org/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revdrstarsky
Twitter: @RevDrStarsky]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40757902Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:27:23 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for another poignant discussion with our special guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, who is the President & CEO of the Deaconness Foundation. We talk about Wesley Bell's recent decision not to prosecute Darren Wilson for the killing of Mike Brown....
Site: https://deaconess.org/rev-dr-starsky-wilson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revdrstarsky
Twitter: @RevDrStarsky]]>6405bipoc,blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,hiphop,resources,socialwork,thevillagepathcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-w-darren-jackson--40236794
Site: www.allblackcreatives.com
Instagram: @allblackcreatives
https://www.facebook.com/weareallblackcreatives]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40236794Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:30:14 +0000The Village PATHJoin us for another candid conversation with our guest Darren Jackson. We talk about All Black Creatives, whose mission "is to celebrate Black creatives every day" and vision "is to develop an ecosystem of resources, connections, and opportunities...
Site: www.allblackcreatives.com
Instagram: @allblackcreatives
https://www.facebook.com/weareallblackcreatives]]>4071allblackcreatives,bipoc,blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackmentalhealthmatters,hiphop,mentalhealth,resources,socialworkyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-w-ddm--33259687
Instagram: @dapperdanmidas
https://www.facebook.com/GoDDm/
The Ballad of Omar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wj58UOHQIaPPNlR9tJuk3
Beautiful Gowns: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tUWsh1Aa5L3dTQCBAwlca]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33259687Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:50:07 +0000The Village PATHWe continue to celebrate pride month with our guest Dapper Dan Midas (DDm). We share their absolutely dope track “Boys Don’t Cry” on his new album, The Ballad of Omar. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk to DDm about...
Instagram: @dapperdanmidas
https://www.facebook.com/GoDDm/
The Ballad of Omar: https://open.spotify.com/album/2wj58UOHQIaPPNlR9tJuk3
Beautiful Gowns: https://open.spotify.com/album/7tUWsh1Aa5L3dTQCBAwlca]]>5425blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,blackmusic,blacktranslivesmatter,boysdontcry,ddm,hiphop,lgbtq,mentalhealth,pridemonth,storiesyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-w-michael-deangelo--31439832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31439832Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:04:29 +0000The Village PATHAs we roll into Father's Day, our guest Michael DeAngelo shares their beautiful piece titled "Dear Father." Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Michael about the story behind his piece, and share many more life gems....4820behavioranalysis,blacklivesmatter,blackmen,blackmentalhealthmatters,blacktranslivesmatter,mentalhealth,podcast,pridemonth,socialwork,villagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-w-sir-eddie-c--27611519
Donate to the “Little Black Boy” Campaign here: gf.me/u/xzu3fy

Shout Outs:
Sir Eddie C @sireddiec (Instagram & Twitter)
Village Healing and Writing Circle
Cami Thomas- For the Culture TV
Darren Jackson- All Black Creatives
Darian Wigfall - Farfetched]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27611519Wed, 20 May 2020 16:51:40 +0000The Village PATHOur guest Sir Eddie C talks about his track titled “Lil Black Boy," channeling the fire and pride of greats like James Brown and James Baldwin. Hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Sir Eddie C. About the inspiration...
Donate to the “Little Black Boy” Campaign here: gf.me/u/xzu3fy

Shout Outs:
Sir Eddie C @sireddiec (Instagram & Twitter)
Village Healing and Writing Circle
Cami Thomas- For the Culture TV
Darren Jackson- All Black Creatives
Darian Wigfall - Farfetched]]>4995blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealth,healing,hiphop,hiphopmusic,jamesbaldwin,jamesbrown,men,sireddiec,talk,thevillageyesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-w-victor-farwell--24688848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24688848Sat, 04 Apr 2020 17:07:41 +0000The Village PATHOur guest Victor Farwell shares one of his most beautiful pieces "Drift with Me." A poem of marriage, resilience, and longevity. Co-hosts Bryant Antoine and Jermar Perry then have a chance to talk with Victor. They share stories of the past, discuss...4613blackamerican,blacklivesmatter,blackmentalhealthmatters,healing,hiphop,mentalhealth,music,poetrycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-w-bobby-phree-williams--23398691
BLACK MEN-TELL VILLAGE PODCAST
EPISODE III
Guest: Bobby Phree Williams
Performing Black Boy Heal
https://www.facebook.com/raynier.legrand/videos/vb.1146607809/10220403657578634/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Announcements
Next HAWC March 12th, 2020 at Thomas Dunn Learning Center

Black Mental Health in the United States:
13.2% identify as African American in the United States
Of those over 16% of those individuals have a diagnosable mental illness
Thats 6.8 Million People, more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philly combined!

According to Mental Health America (MHA)

Contact/ Announcements Info for Phree
Instagram: @phree618
Twitter: @phreephilosophy

URB Arts Events
Location: 2600 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106

1. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic -- Every Sunday -- Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 7pm
2. Balance, Build, Bend Yoga -- Saturday Mar. 14th @ 9:30AM

References
https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

Baldwin
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/james-baldwin-about-the-author/59/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23398691Tue, 03 Mar 2020 23:46:56 +0000The Village PATHThe Black MenTell Village Podcasts welcomes our first guest Bobby "Phree" Williams. He shares his beautiful piece titled "Black Boy Heal". Bryant, Jermar, and Bobby then open up a discussion about mental health in our community. BLACK MEN-TELL...
BLACK MEN-TELL VILLAGE PODCAST
EPISODE III
Guest: Bobby Phree Williams
Performing Black Boy Heal
https://www.facebook.com/raynier.legrand/videos/vb.1146607809/10220403657578634/?type=2&video_source=user_video_tab

Announcements
Next HAWC March 12th, 2020 at Thomas Dunn Learning Center

Black Mental Health in the United States:
13.2% identify as African American in the United States
Of those over 16% of those individuals have a diagnosable mental illness
Thats 6.8 Million People, more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philly combined!

According to Mental Health America (MHA)

Contact/ Announcements Info for Phree
Instagram: @phree618
Twitter: @phreephilosophy

URB Arts Events
Location: 2600 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106

1. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic -- Every Sunday -- Sunday, Mar. 8 @ 7pm
2. Balance, Build, Bend Yoga -- Saturday Mar. 14th @ 9:30AM

References
https://www.mhanational.org/issues/black-african-american-communities-and-mental-health

Baldwin
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/james-baldwin-about-the-author/59/]]>3811africanamerican,blackmen,healing,mentalhealth,storytelling,talk,writingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-w-jermar-perry--22339894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22339894Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:17:57 +0000The Village PATHShow co-host/guest Jermar Perry shares a personal story in "Today is a New Day". "..."what happens when the thing that you’ve planned for don’t happen?" Bryant and Jermar open up a discussion about plans and the New Year.3064africanamerican,blackmen,blackmentalhealth,creativewriting,poetry,thevillagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-w-bryant-antoine--21883175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21883175Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:17:45 +0000The Village PATHGuest and show co-host Bryant Antoine shares an original piece about the deaths of his close family members. Jermar Perry (co-host) and Bryant then have a discussion about black mental health and death & dying around the holidays.1883africanamerican,liberation,mentalhealth,poetry,socialwork,writingcleanfull