Episode 1
Black Men Paving The Way
Description
In the premiere episode of Brown Sugar Talk, founder Amy Sylla speaks with four Black men from different countries and industries about how they have paved the way in their communities despite the harsh truths that they have to face. Their experiences range from France, Boston, to Toronto and there’s no doubt that these men have had to overcome challenges in order to succeed, sometimes to even just get by. As each guest speaks about their unique experience, they provide profound advice on how to uplift each other throughout it all. We promise you’ll be coming back for Episode 2 to get more of that Brown Sugar rush.
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#BrownSugarTalkChallenge
Each episode, Brown Sugar Talk supports a fundraiser in link with the episode covered to raise awareness & build a new habit to donate a little bit monthly to change the world.
Fundraiser of the Week
Black Mental Health Matters
Rules of the Brown Sugar Talk Challenge:
- Donate $5 to the fundraiser highlighted or one of your choice
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- Ask your friends to take a screenshot of their receipt and share it with you
- Ask your friends to nominate 5 friends as well to keep it going
Testimonials
“Dear Amy,
Thank you for launching this concept and allowing us to be a part of it.
I really liked Greg’s intercontinental vision which he nuanced very well because the black man of the diaspora is multidimensional and the panel captured that perfectly, highlighting a multitude of wandering experiences leading to the same fight. Your selection was very well done because in general, the black challenge is much more pronounced in the media for black Americans, which some in the African community pointed out.
I really liked that caucasian people asked questions about how to do better, how to visualize a humanly balanced world and I liked that the speakers were raw in the frankness of their remarks while remaining very correct and benevolent. The brilliant career path is also very appreciable and encouraging because blacks are often associated with poverty and poor education while the Diaspora is a force for impact like never before.”
“Having these discussions about race, identity, and culture get to the core of so many issues that are causing disunity and distrust in our world. Amy carefully picks speakers who are experts on these topics and facilitates these discussions with such professionalism, respect, and poise. These conversations build understanding and empathy towards one another. It allows the listener to get out of their comfort zone and hear perspectives that we would otherwise rarely have the opportunity to get exposed to. These talks are truly a breath of fresh air that bring people of unique backgrounds together in a safe, welcoming, and inspiring space.”