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Men and Expression
Filmed on May 2nd, 2026
A workshop exploring the wellness of men in psychological terms and theories, analyzing systemic oppression, and appreciating the Hip Hop and Rap legacies of American culture. A special thank you to our participants who took time out of their day to form this collective, to the incredible crew that brought their individual creative visions and expertise to Love and Liberation. We are grateful to have hosted this seminar at The Muse on Blue Hill Ave.
Time Stamps:
Themes Explored
4:13 — 10:30: Why Black & Brown Men Don't Talk About Their Feelings
11:27 — 23:24: How Modern Work Culture and Relationships Harm Men's Mental Health
29:33 — 40:44: Analyzing Hip-Hop Lyrics: Pride, Repressed Emotion, and Survival Guilt
50:46 — 1:04:43: A Powerful Reflection on Suicide, Mental Illness, and Post-Traumatic Stress
1:07:51 — 1:15:49: How Hip-Hop Music Impacts Youth Mental Health & Behavior
Intro to Liberation Psych 101
Filmed on October 17th, 2025
Introduction to Liberation Psychology and Course Themes (0:00) Instructor's Background and Research (0:40)
Student Introductions (1:48)
Objectives for the Class (4:14)
Defining "Liberation" and "Imprisonment" (4:47)
Identifying Oppressive Forces, Enabling Vehicles, and the Oppressed (6:09)
Discussion on Kardashian "Hairy Panties" and Beauty as a Commodity (9:33)
Discussion on Hims, Sports Betting, and Capitalism/Dehumanization (12:56)
The Goal of Dehumanization and its Effect on the Psyche (17:16)
Internalized Colorism as an Enabling Vehicle (21:11)
Policing Each Other as an Oppressive Force (22:20)
White Supremacy as an Oppressive Force (23:32)
White Supremacy and Religion (24:50)
The Illusion of Scarcity as an Oppressive Force (27:30)
Ideological vs. Physical Oppressive Forces (30:00)
The Circular Nature of Oppression and Violence (33:29)
Citizenship and Borders as Oppressive Forces (37:16)
White Supremacy as a Mental Illness (39:19)
Accountability and Rehabilitation in the Context of Mental Illness (47:19)
Follow along with the workshop packet below:
The Wheel of Self Image
Created by Ahiela Watson
The English Version— Spanish Version coming soon!
La Pollera Y El Congo.
In 2019, I joined an Africana Research Collective where Dr. Ousman Powergreene encouraged his students to begin media projects that represented our individual identities. I started producing a radio show on campus with a title that represents my Panamanian heritage. After asking Ale Perez and Sofia Bishop to join me as co-hosts, we developed this podcast that gave voices to BIPOC students… I present to you: La Pollera y El Congo! Listen to the first episode below, back when it was a radio show on ROCU, or start with our series Figures of the Future where we highlight light workers and talented folks in our community.
January 9th, 2023
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