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Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All bridges the gap between current events (sometimes in her own life) and human behavior. Understanding human behavior in the context of current events can be complex, and requires nuanced discussions. Peoples' actions and reactions are influenced by a wide range of factors including social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. Through in-depth discussions, Ayana considers those factors in the context of currents events, analyzing individual differences in our human response to provide a nuanced understanding that bridges the gap between what's happening in the world and our individual human reactions. Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. She explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find anywhere else. So tune in, "ALLiens," and join Ayana as she explores the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of human behavior in the modern world through facts, figures and enlightenment.
April 25, 2022

Ayana Explains What's Ailing Black Men

Ayana Explains What's Ailing Black Men

Black men have a big problem and it's a lot closer to home than they think. Here's a hint--Michael Jackson sang, "I'm starting with the man in the mirror."


Works Cited:

  1. “Black Masculinity and Mental Health: What Black Men should Consider About Their Emotional and Mental Wellness” by Maia Niguel Hoskin 4/1/2022 Forbes Magazine
  2. Powell, Wizdom et al. “Masculinity and Race-Related Factors as Barriers to Health Help-Seeking Among African American Men.” Behavioral Medicine (Washington, D.C.) vol. 42,3 (2016): 150-63.
  3. CDC.gov

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