In this episode of the #YouGoodMan? Podcast, we sit down with Al-Lateef Farmer & Donnie Moreland Jr., the masterminds behind Fellowship of the Griots, to explore the art of storytelling, masculinity, mental health, and the transformative power of writing.
From hip-hop’s influence on writing to navigating Black masculinity through words, this is a deep dive into why storytelling matters for our healing, identity, and legacy.
00:00 – Introduction: Fellowship of the Griots
05:30 – The Role of Writing in Black Manhood
12:45 – Hip-Hop as a Storytelling Blueprint
19:20 – Authenticity & Emotional Expression in Writing
26:55 – The Power of Community & Narrative Therapy
38:40 – How Writing Heals Trauma
47:10 – Favorite Black Authors & Influences
55:30 – Practical Writing Exercises for Self-Discovery
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