On today's show we link up Dr. Jared Ball. Dr. Ball is a father and husband. After that, he is a Professor of Communication Studies at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. and is founder/curator of imixwhatilike.org, a multimedia hub of emancipatory journalism and revolutionary beat reporting. Ball is also author of The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power.  Today we talked about his book, his earliest ideas about manhood and masculinity and what freedom looks like for him. Tap in and let us know what you think.    Follow Dr. Ball on IG and Twitter Visit: Black Power Media Buy: The Myth and Propaganda of Black Buying Power   This year our theme is, "Divesting from Patriarchy" so here's how you can get involved and have your opinion heard on the show:     1. Record a 30 second message of what divesting from patriarchy means to you       2. Send your message to letstalkbruh@gmail.com OR call 708-320-3126 to leave a voicemail OR send us a voice text via Instagram DM       3. Tune in to hear your clip on the show.     Follow Let's Talk Bruh on Twitter & Instagram   Join our Men's Facebook Group here: Let's Talk Bruh Facebook Group   Subscribe to the Let's Talk Bruh YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsa2wXlKMWlpAER8v16zXZw