While presenting disparate numbers in policy leadership roles at all levels of government, Black men have the least access to social capital resources to support job obtainment and career advancement. Despite media and research literature continuing to produce the traditional narrative that speaks to the negative character, toxic masculinity, alcohol and drug abuse, lazy and hyper-sexual behavior of Black men, there is a growing narrative in research and efforts by Black men in public policy that aims to employ a strengths and assets-based approach to tackle the age-old questions, what can be done to address this problem and what can I do to help?
Panelists include:
- Mark Conway ’13, Councilmember, 4th District Baltimore City
- Jazz Lewis ’14, Maryland State Delegate, 24th Legislative District in Prince George's County
- Paul N.D. Thornell, Principal, Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas
- Ricco Hall (moderator), Lecturer, School of Public Policy