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RealTalk with The6thman142 I just needed to get this off my Chest!Sometimes I have thoughts swirling around in my head based off things that I see and hear. Tonight is one of those nights I felt the need to get a few things out that I’ve been thinking about! No guest it’s just me The6thman talking to my people! Love Y’all Be Easy!
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RealTalk with The6thmanEpisode 137 “Girl Code” Why do girlfriends date their friends ex? WTFWe talk about accountability all the time on this platform and with relationships there should be a “code of conduct” between friends and their friends partner! It seems the code that we once lived by is out the window and now it’s a “do you” society. It’s crazy how folks expect the fairy tale relationship but, you went against the grain with your friends by going behind their back and dating his/her ex. How’s that work? Coming up my co-host shares her experience with a friend doing this to her and how she found out! Welcome Back to RealTa...
2023-03-161h 17RealTalk with The6thman129 It’s season 5 Let’s Go!Four years I decided to take a journey that turned into something that ended up being bigger than I expected! I appreciate all the support and encouragement I’ve received since 2018. I’m back in the driving seat and as I get ready to start a new season I plan on keeping the energy going with all new guest and topics that will continue to keep you plugged in! Thank you all again and get ready for season RealTalk season 5! #therealtalkpodcast
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2021-09-0148 minRealTalk with The6thman127 “The Dating Game” Do you know what your attracted too?Dating today can be challenging. We were all raised differently, and individuals govern their lives based on the their morals and values. Many of us are set in our ways or dealing with past traumatic unresolved issues, which frequently can hinder us from communicating and meshing with others. Dating starts with compatibility, physical appearance, and attraction. We are usually drawn to the opposite sex's appearance, physical features, and personality. Though we are attracted to the outer appearance, men and women are not always compatible. Relationships are, in fact, built on a variety of things, including trust, communication, physical attraction, preferences...
2021-06-071h 32RealTalk with The6thman117 Reflecting on 2020 the year of Covid and White Privilege!As we all know 2020 was on for the record books. 2021 has already shown us different it will look from last year. For the first time since the memorable 1st annual RealTalk with The6thman group award show, the gang gets together to reflect on the tumultuous year that was 2020; how it effected us individually and collectively. In addition, we take a look back at 2021's explosive start via the attack on the U.S. Capitol and what it really says about America. It's a New Year RealTalk Nation...buckle up!!! #therealtalkpodcast
2021-01-111h 582020-12-2800 minRealTalk with The6thman115 Why a Man’s rib is so important when selecting his helpmate?In an unequivocal discussion with Karon Yarborough, The6thman provides an inside look at his divorce journey, the lessons learned and how to approach relationships moving forward. The importance of a man’s rib is very important and vital when picking his helpmate. We taking it to church tonight and I hope this is an informative conversation that changes the perspective with men as they lock down their helpmate! #therealtalkpodcast
2020-11-241h 13RealTalk with The6thman110 Community Spotlight: Su’Coy HVAC & Community Learning Center!This is a RealTalk with The6thman Podcast Community Spotlight! It was my pleasure to have the opportunity to chop it up with a black entrepreneur @sucoy_hvac right from around the way making major moves and impacting his community in a unique way. He has taken his HVAC business in a new direction and creating a community based school to teach students the fundamentals of this industry with 20% book work and 80% hands on experience. I appreciate him taking some time out of his busy to be a guest on the show to share what Su’Coy HVAC Community Learning Ce...
2020-10-1350 minRealTalk with The6thman108 “Black Girl Magic” Black Female Entrepreneurship plays an important roll in the community.I would like to believe that being a Black Female Entrepreneur is impactful and encourages other women to do the same! I was granted the opportunity to speak with 3 powerful women doing their thing in the community! Until recently black women have largely been left out of the narrative of dream chasing. Thankfully, over the past decade, things have shifted. From 2007 to 2018, the number of black women-owned businesses increased by 164%, more than 3x the rate of women-owned businesses. As often heralded, today black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the US. Unfortunately, wealth gaps and lack of funding...
2020-08-281h 02RealTalk with The6thman107 Mars vs Venus and Expectations are we being unrealistic and expecting too much for ourselves?Venus and Mars repeat their cycles and patterns and this one will echo back to 1985, in which many of us were still playing with our Barbies and G.I. Joes happily oblivious to any sort of relationship drama. But the question for us to ask is: Even as children, were we already becoming conditioned for a specific pattern of relationships?
For many of us, we need to work through certain lessons and areas of relationships in order to actually move ahead into a more healthy and balanced partnership. Basically, we have to walk through the darkness in order to get...
2020-08-1944 minRealTalk with The6thman106 The state of violence in a pandemic with ANC of Ward 8 Robbie Woodland2020 has started off as a deadly year in the District of Columbia, with nearly 30 homicides in the first three months alone. Wards 5 and 6 have seen the bulk of the year's violence to-date, with seven homicides apiece. Ward 8 had seen five homicides to-date, including, as of March 3, the city's two most recent homicides. One of those was the murder of 13-year-old Malachi Lukes, which was caught on a nearby home's doorbell camera. As of the beginning of March, D.C.'s homicide rate was running on par with 2019, and well ahead of 2018 and 2017, which ended February with 17 and 14 homicides, respectively. As...
2020-08-111h 47RealTalk with The6thman105 The Washington Redskins now The Washington Football Team!This week's episode captures the spirits of two Washington Redskins fans. They have witnessed the glory days of a once proud football franchise. They have seen this team win three championships(83, 88 and 92) in a 10-year span. They have attended live games at RFK Stadium where they jumped on the hydraulic bleachers, echoing a noise throughout the Nation's Capital, making the Redskins one of the most feared road teams in league history. The6thman and special guest Darren have also seen their share of disappointments under the Daniel "DAMN" Snyder regime. From hiring coordinators before head coaches, to Steve Spurrier resigning...
2020-07-301h 12RealTalk with The6thman104 It’s worth the sacrifice to just be your authentic self! 💯 #therealtalkpodcastEveryone wants to be authentic. You want to be true to yourself, not a slavish follower of social expectations. You want to “live your best life,” pursuing your particular desires, rather than falling in line with whatever everyone else thinks happiness requires. Studies have even shown that feelings of authenticity can go hand in hand with numerous psychological and social benefits: higher self-esteem, greater well-being, better romantic relationships and enhanced work performance. But authenticity is a slippery thing. Although most people would define authenticity as acting in accordance with your idiosyncratic set of values and qualities, research has shown that peop...
2020-07-271h 03RealTalk with The6thman103 BLM The Movement: The mindset of a police officer! #blacklivesmatterIn the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on ho...
2020-06-261h 15RealTalk with The6thman102 We can’t confuse Change with Progress! #blacklivesmatterIn the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on ho...
2020-06-101h 43RealTalk with The6thman101 Being Black in America shouldn’t be a death sentence. #blacklivesmatterIn the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd it’s shows that racism still exists and needs to end period point plank. As we see the protests all across this country black people along with those who feel enough is enough have been in the spotlight all over the news and social media. The narrative needs to change and the police who kill black people need to be held accountable and federal hate/racial crimes need to be instituted when it happens. This has been going for way too long and now is the time to get educated on ho...
2020-06-062h 07RealTalk with The6thman100(P4)Mental Health needs to be taken seriously: Let’s talk about how Real it really is!Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks and a professional that wanted to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental h...
2020-05-271h 28RealTalk with The6thman100(P3)Mental Health needs to be taken seriously: Let’s talk about how Real it really is!Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks and a professional that wanted to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental h...
2020-05-251h 07RealTalk with The6thman100(P2)Mental Health needs to be taken seriously: Let’s talk about how Real it really is!Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks that want to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can g...
2020-05-151h 19RealTalk with The6thman100(P1)Mental Health is needs to be taken seriously: Let’s talk about how Real it really is!Mental Health is a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being. Mental Health is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”. I’ve had the pleasure and set up a few interviews with some everyday folks that want to help me engage this topic while they share their personal struggles with mental health. It’s important to pay attention to the warning signs and not being afraid to speak with someone you trust about it! I will devote the next few episodes strictly to mental health so we can g...
2020-05-111h 13RealTalk with The6thmanRealTalk COVID-19 Latest Update!It’s a lot going on right and life has changed how we go about our day to day forever! I’m not heavy on conspiracies and not believing in something just because it’s on TV. We just need to try and remain as positive as we can putting your in a position to walk out this storm better then you did when you walked into it!! Aye.... Y’all be easy, be safe and be better than you were yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast
2020-05-0157 minRealTalk with The6thmanRealTalk COVID-19 Latest Update!This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan area. In the US there are 533,378 confirmed cases and it’s being said that number will reach the 1 million. 368 people have died from the disease across the capital region of D.C., Maryland and Virginia, health officials say.
As of Sunday morning, 14,294 cases of coronavirus had been diagnosed. D.C. had 1,523 cases, Maryland had 7,694 and Virginia had 5,077.
Be Safe, Be Easy, Be Positive and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast
2020-04-131h 09RealTalk with The6thmanRealTalk COVID-19 Latest Update!This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan area. More than 6,600 people have been diagnosed with coronavirus and more than 100 people have died from the disease across the capital region of D.C., Maryland and Virginia, health officials say.
As of Saturday morning, 6,664 cases of coronavirus had been diagnosed. D.C. had 902 cases, Maryland had 3,125 and Virginia had 2,637.
The virus has infected a broad range of people, from an 8-week-old baby boy to elderly nursing home residents. Be Safe, Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast
2020-04-061h 03RealTalk with The6thmanRealTalk COVID-19 Latest Update!This is a quick update of the COVID-19 outbreak in the metropolitan DC, MD and VA area. The most recent numbers of cases in the are are as follows: DC 98, MD 244, VA 219 and WVA 12. There are 340,000 cases worldwide, 14,000 worldwide, 35,000 confirmed US cases, 570 cases confirmed in the DMV and 11 confirmed deaths. Please take this seriously people. Be Safe, Be Easy and Be Better Than You Were Yesterday! #therealtalkpodcast
2020-03-2342 minRealTalk with The6thman099 When boys become Men: Recognizing what’s necessary!A potential factor to consider in reaching Black male youth is recruiting Black men to serve as mentors in order to provide Black boys with successful models from their community. Multiple assessments have been conducted to understand the barriers for African-American men serving as volunteers in youth mentoring programs and the impact is real. Marc Williams started a mentorship program called Young men of Promise and his guest speakers serve as role models as they introduce participants to an alternate blueprint for how to successfully live their lives. Both formal and informal mentoring have the potential to benefit Black boys...
2020-03-181h 21RealTalk with The6thman098 Business & Entrepreneurship @ The Barbershop with Jagr Junior!Growing up in Southeast, DC graduation was an successful achievement and a milestone all together. It was the moment life got real and you had to have a plan on what was next or figuring out if being in the streets was worth your time. There were a lot of tough lessons learned in the streets and on the flip side it taught many of us the fundamentals of business. It taught you critical thinking, money management and building relationships. The barbershop was a safe space and give some guys a way out from the streets and an opportunity to...
2020-03-161h 32RealTalk with The6thman097 What’s love got to do with it? Valentines Day Edition!In a relationship there are specific rolls that each partner has to play out based on what they’ve communicated to each other. As time goes on things change either for the better or the worst and now the work begins. In most cases there’s a blame game being played as each partner is blaming the other for the issues in the relationship. The bottom line is as men we’ve got to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and not get involved with that game if we really want to self-identify with what the root causes of the issues...
2020-02-141h 09RealTalk with The6thman096 Netflix Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron HernandezRecognized as an All-American at the University of Florida, Hernandez was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Alongside teammate Rob Gronkowski, he formed one of the league's most dominant tight-end duos, becoming the first pair of tight ends to score at least five touchdowns each in consecutive seasons for the same team. He made one Super Bowl appearance in XLVI.
During the 2013 off-season, Hernandez was arrested and charged for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional player who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancée. Following his arrest, Hernandez was immediately released by t...
2020-02-041h 22RealTalk with The6thman095 Remembering Kobe & Gianna Bryant and William “Boo-Boo” Green.In my lifetime it’s been a few people who’ve past away and it’s impacted me to the point I just stopped going to funerals. I understand it’s a way of life but, some deaths are harder to deal with then others. While on my recent birthday vacation in Tulum, Mexico I got news of the helicopter accident with Kobe, Gianna and seven other people including the pilot. I didn’t want to believe it was real at first but, after 15 min shit got real. It was all over the media outlets confirming the incident was real. I was in d...
2020-02-011h 16RealTalk with The6thman094 RealTalk with The6thman: Reflect, Reset and Recharge in Tulum, Mexico!I just wanted to take a minute to thank Everyone who took time to wish my a Happy 42nd Birthday! I appreciate All of you taking time out of your busy schedule to show me some love! 💯 I’m very thankful for the support and the encouragement I receive for All of you daily through social media posts and comments especially when I go Live! Thank you to those who have subscribed to my YouTube and follow me on Instagram! I’m going to keep pushing to make an impact in other peoples lives especially young black men! I’m working o...
2020-01-261h 00RealTalk with The6thman093 RealTalk with The6thman Live!Why is it ok for little boys to be princesses? Why is it ok to sell a Transgender doll?
I’m never one to be critic on kids experimenting to see what they identify with but, I do think society has to be cautious how things are presented to them. As a parent there has to be a conversation with an open mind and understand to ensure fully that the kid is comfortable with their decision. The other conversation about how to deal with people in society handling their decision will be important as well. I know we all have di...
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Giving A Purpose PodcastKevin "The6thMan" Williams - "Old" DC vs. "New" DCWelcome to the Giving A Purpose Podcast. Where we bridge the highs, the lows, the lessons learned through life's journey and Filling in the GAPs. I am your host Mr. LAIn the episode Kevin "The6thMan" Williams gives his insight on how he grew up in DC versus how DC is now in 2020. He shares his story of how his experiences have made him into the person he is today. How DC shaped his choices as a youth and made him the man he is today. Kevin tells how he gives back to his community and r...
2020-01-201h 23RealTalk with The6thman092 Domestic Terrorism: We’ve got to pay attention and get prepared!A sense of crisis enveloped the capital of Virginia on Thursday, with the police on heightened alert and Richmond bracing for possible violence ahead of a gun rally next week that is expected to draw white supremacists and other anti-government extremists. The three men had obtained guns and discussed traveling to Virginia for protests against new gun control measures officials said. Members of numerous armed militias and white power proponents vowed to converge on the city despite the state of emergency declared by Gov. Ralph Northam, who temporarily banned weapons from the grounds of the State Capitol. The potential for...
2020-01-1845 minRealTalk with The6thman091 Diversity in Professional Sports: Where are all the minority GM’s, Coaches and majority Owners?Breaking the barrier for diversity in sports in the NFL, NBA and MLB were incredible feats. Sports have the power to create social change and they’ve done so throughout time. As a microcosm of human interactions, sports challenges us to interact with others. And often, those we encounter are quite different in many respects. Diversity in sports involves not only players having different sets of skills but also players having differences in beliefs, opinions, and experiences. Diversity exists everywhere. However, just because diversity exists, it does not mean that inclusion follows. Acceptance of each other’s differences is a star...
2020-01-111h 29RealTalk with The6thman090 It’s time to change our mindset in 2020 despite the actions of agent orange.It’s a new year and with that brings new opportunities to be better in every area of our lives. We’ve gotten too comfortable with not striving for excellence even though we have the capability to do just that simply put if we want better we have to do better period point blank. The influence of social media, reality tv and politics have made a major impact in our community in a negative way. This president and his actions trying to divide this country should be a good enough reason to want to be better people for the greater good...
2020-01-071h 30RealTalk with The6thman089 RealTalk with The6thman: Reflecting on 2019 and what we should be thinking about for 2020!There comes a time for each of us when we get the opportunity to make significant change in our lives. We sometimes get side tracked with everyday responsibilities and we tend to operate business as usual not identifying the change needed. Change ain’t easy but, it’s very possible by first recognizing the changes needed and making the decision to change while trusting the process to change. “We all are either headed into a storm, going through a storm or just gettin out of a storm”. The significants of this cycle is vital because as we enter the storm there’s...
2020-01-012h 15RealTalk with The6thman088 Black Love Still Exists: Celebrating 30 years of marriage with Skip & Patricia!It’s a lot of talk about how black love just doesn’t seem to exist anymore based on the 70% of married black couples who filled for divorced in 2018. In today’s society finding that special someone is a task as the dating scene has changed. The access to social media and dating sites have changed they way people approach finding worthy candidates. I’ve been told that being friends first is a must as you begin to explore that special someone. Respect, Communication and Honesty are key components to a successful relationship. We can learn a lot from a couple w...
2019-12-241h 12RealTalk with The6thman087 Is war there another civil war coming because of Trump? Is overpopulation being over looked?Have white folks you know been acting different since Trump has been in office? Will their be another civil war if he’s impeached? That's a slippery slope and biggest elephant in the room is OVERPOPULATION! We all know it's a huge issue. OVERPOPULATION is affecting EVERYONE and everything! Food, Climate, Heathcare, Waste, Useful Land, Etc. The reality of it the only ones concerned about it are people with their eyes open just food & waste alone is enough to make you really think where is all the trash going, where is all of the Raw Sewage (waste) going? Where is al...
2019-12-191h 02RealTalk with The6thman086 RealTalk Session with The6thman: Recognizing and Knowing when to switch it up!Life always finds a way to test and challenge our character from time to time. In those moments do we react or respond? At some point we’ve got to recognize that a pattern my have developed and it’s making life difficult to navigate. In most cases there’s no one to blame but ourselves. We’ve got to understand that changing our mindset is one of the most important factors in order to see necessary changes in our life. There was a old cartoon back in the day called G.I. Joe and there slogan was “knowing is half the b...
2019-12-171h 13RealTalk with The6thman085: Human Trafficking: Men, Women and Children can be a victim.The International Labour Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 81% of them are trapped in forced labor. 25% of them are children. 75% are women and girls. According to the United Nations, there are between 27 and 30 million modern-day slaves in the world. And the U.S. State Department cites that 600,000 to 800,000 people are trafficked across borders every year. According to Enrile, anyone can fall victim to human trafficking. However, vulnerable populations who have little social and legal protection are the most at risk. The majority of victims are women—70 percent—and risk for women may be heightened further in a...
2019-11-261h 00RealTalk with The6thman084 Mache’ Turner: Artist and CEO of Budda OeuvreMache' Turner is a Free-Hand Artist located in the DMV and Is the CEO of her brand Budda Oevure. She has a very unique style that displays vibrant/contrast colors in her work. One question that she is often asked is "where do you get your ideas from?". This young artist obtains her creative ideas/inspirations from what she experiences, views on life or certain situation, and haves fun while doing so. In many of her creations Mache', includes quotes or words that connects with the expression of the painting. As an artist her goal is to make others connect...
2019-11-2249 minRealTalk with The6thman083 The challenges of being a Teacher in 2019!Officers arrested a Maryland high school teacher who got into a fight with a student Friday morning, police say.
Vivian Noirie, 36, got into a physical altercation with a 17-year-old senior inside a classroom at Largo High School, Prince George's County police said.
Police say the teen was upset with Noirie for contacting their parents the night before and the teen went up to Noirie, stepped on her foot and bumped into her with her shoulder.
Noirie then repeatedly struck the student before other employees at the school stepped in to break up the fight, according to police. Once the two...
2019-11-191h 14RealTalk with The6thman082 How do you date a Black Entrepreneur?We all have different wants and needs when it comes to finding that special person. I’ve heard how difficult dating is now and it made me think how difficult it would be dating an entrepreneur? Everyone wants their quality time but, entrepreneurs are always on the move and trying to build their business and they want that special someone too but, what does that look like? I’ve heard some funny stories and thought it would be a great opportunity to have a conversation about how easy or difficult it my be to date someone who’s always on their...
2019-11-181h 09RealTalk with The6thman081 Friend/Roommate Murdered: The death of CAU student made national headlines.Alexis Crawford, 21, died early on Oct. 31, investigators say Clark Atlanta University student Alexis Crawford was strangled to death and smothered with a plastic bag before her remains were placed in a plastic bin and dumped in a park, according to Fulton County Superior Court documents released Tuesday. The documents which include police reports and interview summaries, paint a detailed picture of the last hours of Crawford's life and say that Jordyn Jones, Crawford's roommate, and Jones boyfriend Barron Brantley confessed to investigators. Jones told police that she asked Crawford to take her to a liquor store at around 11:30 p.m...
2019-11-141h 20RealTalk with The6thman080 Why is ignorance being disguised as respect or disrespect?Treating people in a positive manner that acknowledges them for who they are and/or what they are doing. Being treated or treating an individual in a dignified manner. Respect is earned and is never just given but, you must give respect to receive respect. Meaning when you interact with an individual you treat them with dignity and in a respectful manner as this shows your character as a person. And the respect will be reciprocated. You must always behave in a respectful manner as this reflects on you, your character, integrity and values of who you are as a...
2019-11-0659 minRealTalk with The6thman079 Home Ownership and building a Financially sound future with Marc Blair.We all have a goal in mind when it comes to home ownership or fixing our credit. We tend not to have the right mindset because of the lack of knowledge and educational resources. I wanted to change that by sitting down with my man Marc Blair Broker and Owner of Own Real Estate. Marc was licensed in since 2003 and he had taught many homeowners how to become financially independent and debt free! He knows what he’s doing and why it works, and even better, he knows how to transfer his knowledge to other agents and brokers so they ca...
2019-10-291h 32RealTalk with The6thman078 The Mental Health Check Up with Oumar Hill CEO of Utopia Health CenterEach year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses the reach, prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also unfortunately widespread across the country. That is why each year, during the first week of October NAMI and other participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness. Each year, they educate the public, fight stigma and provide support each year the movement grows stronger. Domestic and family violence occurs when someone in an intimate or familial relationship attempts to gain...
2019-10-261h 37RealTalk with The6thmanO77 Minister Christopher Tate: Fatherhood and Praise behind the walls.Minister Tate has been offering himself to brothers behind the wall for over 26 years, his prison ministry has been his passion. Starting as a one-on-one mentor at the Fred C. Nelles Youth Authority in Whittier, CA, the Lord blessed him tremendously to expand his prison ministry into 60 prisons nationwide, singing, preaching and counseling thousands of men and women within the walls, making him one of the most sought after men EVER in the prison ministry circuit. In 2013, he was blessed to film his groundbreaking prison documentary “Praise Behind the Walls” at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup, MD and in 2018, his...
2019-10-151h 24RealTalk with The6thman076 RealTalk Session with Lu Lu & The6thman!The impact of current events are at an all time high because of the National attention some of them receive. Amber Guyger was sentenced to 10 years in prison last week after she was found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Botham Jean, a 26-year-old accountant. Guyger said she walked into Jean's apartment last year thinking it was her own and shot him she believed to be an intruder. This story had gotten a lot of buzz and people are still scratching their heads at the actions of the family, a bailiff in the courtroom and the judge who...
2019-10-121h 37RealTalk with The6thman075 Fair Pay to Play Act SB206: This will change the game for the NCAA.DescriptionCalifornia Senate Bill 206, also known as the Fair Pay to Play Act, is a California bill that will allow collegiate athletes to acquire endorsements and sponsorships while still maintaining athletic eligibility. The bill would affect college athletes in California's public universities and colleges. The Act is a game changer in college sports. It makes it illegal for California colleges to deny their student athletes opportunities to gain compensation for the use of their names, images and likenesses. Stated more concisely, the Act guarantees college athletes a right to profit from their identities. Just weeks after the California state legislature unanimously...
2019-10-102h 27RealTalk with The6thman074 What’s going on in Orlando & Pittsburgh?An Orlando school resource officer who arrested two 6-year-old children on the same day last week was fired Monday amid growing outcry, officials said.
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón said Dennis Turner, who had been suspended after the incidents Thursday at a charter school, did not follow the department’s policy requiring approval from a supervisor for any arrest of a minor younger than 12. Police declined to identify the two children who were arrested or disclose details about their cases, only noting that the young boy and girl were both charged with misdemeanor battery in separate events. The charges aga...
2019-09-251h 03RealTalk with The6thman073 Justice for Marqueese: 6/12/2018The mayor ordered flags with 51 stars to line up and down Pennsylvania Avenue bringing attention to DC Statehood! I’m really confused about her priorities when you have MPD officers shooting and killing young black male residents with no accountability being taken! In 2018 Mayor Bowser spent 5 million dollars for the body camera program however, she has stripped the body camera program of any benefit to the residents of our community by giving the MPD complete control of the body camera footage. As a result, MPD regularly refuses to release 99% of the body camera footage when requested. MPD has denied families ac...
2019-09-191h 06RealTalk with The6thman072 The Carters “Not Reaching”I met Jackie & Wayne Carter a few months back in the Bliss FM studio when I was invited to be a guest on Radar Radio with Mike Lee and Suzie Official. The Carters are one of the coolest couples I’ve met in a long time and the vibe was just right! They talked about a movement that they started in 2016 called “Not Reaching”due to the spike in police shootings during traffic stops. ”Not Reaching” is a solution to the fatal traffic stops experienced particularly by young, minority males throughout the country. “Not Reaching” is a revolutionary identification system that allows mo...
2019-09-171h 11RealTalk with The6thman071 Dave Chapelle: Sticks&StonesIn his new Netflix special “Sticks & Stones,” the objects of Chappelle’s ire are folks ostensibly making their personal tragedies everyone’s problems by using them to perpetrate career death and reputation homicide upon celebrities. These people, he tells us, have made him a “victim blamer.” He guns for two men at the center of “Leaving Neverland,” who allege that late pop music idol Michael Jackson molested them when they were 7 and 10 years old. And cancel culture advocates who took aim at his personal friends, like Kevin Hart and another A-list comic he was good friends with “before he died in that terrible m...
2019-09-0754 minRealTalk with The6thman070 Jay-Z and Roc Nation partnership with the NFL!“Jay-Z” Carter will soon acquire a “significant ownership interest” in an NFL team, reports TMZ, making him the first black person to be an owner in the league’s history. The team itself was not disclosed, but a source told the site that the deal is imminent and that Carter “wants to continue to be a change agent for the NFL”—the old, change the system from within, while of course profiting, which rarely works out because, by the time you look up, you’re Robert Johnson. During said presser, Jay did not do well when repeatedly asked about former NFL player Colin K...
2019-08-201h 00RealTalk with The6thman069 Helping Others With Life: H.O.W.L.I had the opportunity to be apart of a community pop-up shop and enrollment fair @ Ballou HS as they get ready to start the 2019-2020 academic school year. I was invited by the assisted principal to feature my podcast and expose some of the young people to the advantages of making good decisions in school and in their community. I was blessed with the opportunity to talk to Charles King founder of the non-profit H.O.W.L. and how it came about. He touched on some of his hardships growing up and how he turned his life around. We...
2019-08-061h 00RealTalk with The6thman068 Mentorship: Organized sports gives the young people a chance!Washington, D.C. has more at-risk youth than almost every state in the nation, according to a new study looking at "idle and disconnected" youth across the U.S.
The report, which was released Wednesday by WalletHub, cites poverty and homelessness among other factors going into that number two ranking. It shows Louisiana is the only state with more at-risk youth than D.C.
The report ranked the District second in the nation in youth drug use, first in youth poverty, first in homeless youth and sixth for youth detainment and incarceration. Despite this alarming statistic I still believe our...
2019-07-231h 08RealTalk with The6thman067 The6thman: The night I saw my life flash in front of me!I remember this night like it was yesterday and it’s a true sign of how blessed I am and that God definitely had a bigger plan for me! It’s situations like this one that allows me to be as humble as I can everyday trying to be better then I was yesterday! #realtalkpodcast
2019-07-151h 02RealTalk with The6thman066 Grown Men: Bend but don’t Break!Marriage is one of those things that can be challenging and takes work for it to survive. As a black man it’s not easy at all to always do the right thing and everything isn’t always our spouses fault. There are 2 people in the relationship and in most cases we as men can do better in certain situations that can change the outcome. In most case men make mistakes but, in others men will fight to keep the marriage. I had the opportunity to speak to a few men that I’ve known since 2011 and we all had differ...
2019-07-081h 05RealTalk with The6thman065 Opinions: Fact or Fiction?A opinion is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. A fact is a statement that can be proven true. An opinion expresses someone's belief, feeling, view, idea, or judgment about something or someone. Facts are statements that can be shown to be true or can be proved, or something that really happened. It’s ok to voice your opinion about a certain situation or topic but, that doesn’t mean someone will see your opinion as valid. Someone else can disagree with you and share there viewpoint. It’s funny how when this h...
2019-06-241h 03RealTalk with The6thman064 Father’s Day: A day of recognition and reflection!On this Father’s Day I wanted to give my brothers and someone we all looked up too an opportunity to reflect on our common bound. We’ve all lost our father’s and we all have different perspectives on the impact of loosing them. This was a rare moment as we talked about what father’s day looks like and what it means to them now. #realtalkpodcast
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RealTalk with The6thman063 RealTalk: The “Green Door” Chronicles!This is one of those real moments that gives you a since how far you’ve come and how blessed you really are. This was a conversation that reminded me that my time on 6st has impacted me more than I thought. Big John and I have been connected since he was 12 yrs old and that bond will never be broken. I was able to catch him reminiscing and hit record hoping I could allow him to give his uncut perspective on how far we’ve actually come growing up in the “parking lot”. There’s a back story to everyone a...
2019-06-1230 minRealTalk with The6thman062 LBD Socials: The Little Black Dress event turned Community Service Partner!LBD Socials was established in September 2011. It was initially a means for a variety of women to come together off common terms to celebrate one another. This was their opportunity to step outside their normal everyday roles and enjoy simply being a woman; to delight in the presence of their fellow woman who just like them were mothers, professionals, wives, care takers, and entrepreneurs alike. They started with the concept of the LBD Socials because every woman has that staple "LBD" (Little Black Dress) that makes them feel sexy and powerful. They began with a dinner of 6 friends and matured o...
2019-06-111h 02RealTalk with The6thman061 RealTalk on Memorial Day!I was fortunate to get a uncut conversation with a few of my day 1’s on a few different topics with a variety of perspectives! We touched on a few social topics like the up hill battle of the black man being respected, politics, the treaty of 1866 and the economic advantages of other races. I’m blessed to have a core group of guys with different life experiences with their own perspective on our current social climate. #realtalkpodcast
2019-05-291h 03RealTalk with The6thman060 Be Easy: Maintaining our self control in stressful situationsThere are situations that arise and we have to be able to maintain or standard of excellence and that’s easier said then done. When those type of situations present themselves we’ve got to have that resolve knowing what we have to lose in that moment. Pride sometimes take over and might make us think we’re being weak. Every battle ain’t worth fighting and we’ve got to recognize when we fight and when we walk away! #realtalkpodcast
2019-05-291h 15RealTalk with The6thman059 Educare Washington, DC.I found what I’d consider to be a jewel in Northeast, DC. It’s Educare Washington, DC. it’s a program based on the best of early education practices that ensure the school readiness of children most at risk for academic failure. It’s a place of early learning that sends a clear message that we must invest in early childhood education because children are born learning. Their partnerships comprised of philanthropists, head start and early head start providers and school officials dedicated to narrowing the achievement gap for children in their communities. I was brought up to speed about Ed...
2019-05-2448 minRealTalk with The6thman058 The Stigma Mental Health Awareness!May is Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as "Mental Health Month") has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings. Since 1949, the month of May has been observed as Mental Health Month in the United States and many national organizations such as NAMI, Mental Health America, and other affiliates spotlight Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to stop the stigma associated with mental health. #realtalkpodcast
2019-05-201h 01RealTalk with The6thman057 Tales from the SouthSide: The influence of Scarface on 6st.Taking a moment to reflect on the impact and influence that hip hop music had on me. The artist Scarface “Face” helped me navigate through pivotal life changing moments in my life. I wanted to show my respect for his body of work and the impact it’s had on me in a era where I needed help navigating the streets of southeast. DC has is divided into 4 parts NE, NW, SW and SE where you had to be built a certain type of way to survive. This music helped me do just that because I’m still here and sharing...
2019-05-1757 minRealTalk with The6thman056 Change the Mindset: It’s time to upgrade!I’m a firm believer that people’s success and overall happiness stems from the ability to change their mindset. Our mindset and belief system affects our daily life. It has everything to do with how you respond to the world around you! In order to achieve your goals your mindset needs to match your aspirations, otherwise it might be holding you back from getting where you want to be! #realtalkpodcast
2019-05-1358 minRealTalk with The6thman055 What’s owed to us: Restorative Justice, Racial Equality and Reparations!I had the pleasure of sitting down with former ANC Commissioner Sharece Crawford. We discuss I’ll let someone else discuss concerns regarding restorative justice, racial equity, reparations and voter suppression. Ms. Crawford has very strong views on changing the narrative for the residents of the District of Columbia. We both were born and raised in ward 8 so, the connection of seeing better things for our people are very important. J. Eager Hoover once said “the biggest threat to society is the unity of black people”. If we want better we’ve got to do better period point blank. #realtalkpodcast
2019-05-0655 minRealTalk with The6thman054 Things Changed: Thinking outside the box in relationships!In relationships things can get boring and folks are looking for that spark. It’s a lot of folks that tell you off the break what they not willing do but, still find themselves single. At some point we all have to think outside the box and try something new you’ll never know what may work unless you try. Relationships are what you make them and nobody can tell you what your situation should look like. Life is too short not to be happy and finding that person that does that for you is rare. Thinking outside the box and...
2019-04-3045 minRealTalk with The6thman053 Bridging the gap between the community and police.It’s been 3 incidents in the last 4 months of young black males being detained and handcuffed. The AG says their office will review the departments practices. We keep hearing that police departments are making an attempt to bridge the gap between the community and police. These 3 incidents show that the gap is still wider than some might think and that respect needs to come from both sides. The long term effects on these young men will be real and will need positive reinforcement on a regular basis in order to get a positive result. The young people are our future le...
2019-04-2841 minRealTalk with The6thman052 Single Black Mother: Her reality and concerns raising a black male.It’s a story that’s told all too often and still gets over looked. The epidemic of fatherless children is real in our community and the trauma and concerns attached to it is real too. Black men are becoming more extinct everyday all over this country and the job of raising these young black men has fell into the hands of his mother! Almost 70 of black males are born out of wedlock to single black mothers. This is a job that becomes so frustrating at times giving up becomes an option because it gets so hard without the adequate help...
2019-04-221h 05RealTalk with The6thman051 Black Entrepreneurship: It’s time to change the game!I watched these two young men grow up and I’m proud of the men they are today. They are black entrepreneurs that won’t take no for an answer. We all grew up in SE where we had to adapt to our environment to survive. We’ve all got a past that wasn’t pretty but, we’ve planted seeds and now we’re watering them waiting to see the impact they’ll make on our community. It’s truly a blessing to hear them speak about where they’ve been versus where their going now. We all have lessons that were...
2019-04-181h 11RealTalk with The6thman050 Nipsey Hussle: Salute to The Marathon!I just wanted to celebrate Nipsey’s life in the only way I know how my way. The gun violence is not the way to settle our disagreements we’ve got to find a better way to settle our affairs. It was on my heart to celebrate his life and speak on what’s obvious. He’s impact was much bigger then we could imagine and that was proved today with his celebration of life. I pray and send my condolences to his family and friends and hope what he started continues. R.I.P. Nip🙏🏽
2019-04-121h 02RealTalk with The6thman049 Relationship 101: Lets get back to basics and stop playing games!Having a grown conversation with my homie Rev. Nelson White. He gives us a 18 year perspective of being married and shares some foundation and structure to make relationships better. In this social media era that we’re in we gotta get back to the basics and understanding the roles we’ve got to play to make the relationship work. We discuss a few hot topics and break them down get to get some clarity.
2019-04-091h 07RealTalk with The6thman048 Gun Violence: How do we fill the void?Gun control policy is one of the issues of the decade. The debate goes on in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) as to if firearms is more of an asset or a liability. D.C. doesn’t have gun shops to purchase firearms but does allow residents to obtain a gun in other states as long as they follow the proper procedures. Virginia is very lenient in their rules and even has an advocacy group fighting for the removal of gun control laws. Maryland has pretty stern regulations on owning a gun. Even with such strict restrictions on guns, Ma...
2019-04-041h 05RealTalk with The6thman047 What’s the right choice? Public vs Private, Skilled Trade vs College How far will parents go.There has been a discussion on which is better Public vs Private school and Skill Trade vs College. The admission scandal has been a discussion for years and it finally come to light. I was fortunate with speaking with two educators as we have a discussion on the dynamic of education in this country. We looked at the statistics of 77 percent of private school grads complete college on time, compared to 64 percent of public school grads have some finical and economic challenges to graduate on time. There’s a difference of opinion and many variables come into play in regards to...
2019-03-261h 40RealTalk with The6thman046 Incarcerated: Life behind the wallIncarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has the largest prison population in the world, and the highest per-capita incarceration rate. In 2016 in the US, there were 655 people incarcerated per 100,000 population. This is the US incarceration rate for adults or people tried as adults. The total number of persons in U.S. adult correctional systems was an estimated 6,613,500. From 2007 to 2016, the correctional population decreased by an average of 1.2% annually. By the end of 2016, approximately 1 in 38 persons in the United States were...
2019-03-051h 50RealTalk with The6thman045 NAARC Cure The Streets: The model to help with DC’s gun violence!NAARC Cure The Streets is a model that has now gained momentum and become a movement in the City. There are 2 targeted locations in wards 5 and 8 here in the nations capitol. After 60 hours of intensive training their 19 members are dedicated to supervising, educating and interrupting gun violence in the targeted neighborhoods. There are 25 active high-risk clients currently working with CTS Outreach members. Cure The Streets has 13 community partners which help sponsor 62 community events. In the last 6 months it’s been 11 responses to shooting with no fatalities. Over 5,000 flyers have been distributed spreading the message that gun violence is wrong. There ha...
2019-02-2338 minRealTalk with The6thman044 DUI: Driving Under the InfluenceAlthough drunk driving incidences have reportedly declined by half over the last thirty years, drunk driving remains a serious problem in Maryland and in the United States. The most effective way to comprehend the nation's lingering drunk driving problem is to acknowledge some of the sobering statistics:
In 2015, nearly one-third of all traffic related deaths in the United States involved a drunk driver in 2015.
On average, one person in America dies every 51 minutes in a drunk driving crash.
Approximately 800 people are injured each day in a drunk driving accident, about one person every two minutes.
Two-thirds of people are involved...
2019-02-1848 minRealTalk with The6thman043 Fatherless Children: An African American CrisisThere is a father absence crisis in America.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.7 million children, more than 1 in 4, live without a father in the home. Consequently, there is a father factor in nearly all social ills facing America today. In 2017 the U.S. Census Bureau collected data that represented children living without a biological, step, or adoptive father. Statistics show 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census) – 5 times the average.
90% of all homeless and runaway children are from fatherless homes – 32 times the average.
85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless home...
2019-02-161h 42RealTalk with The6thman042 Virginia: The political climate is on Red alert!The state’s black voters might forgive racist conduct by Gov. Ralph Northam simply because he is a Democrat, said Gregory McLemore, vice chairman of the Virginia Democratic Black Caucus.
“We need to support our fellow Democrats. United you stand, divided you fall,” said Mr. McLemore, a city council member in Franklin, Virginia. “I can’t [forsake] Gov. Northam for acting white in America.” The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts has offered to hear from one of the women accusing Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, saying in a statement that office “resources” are available to her and undersc...
2019-02-1322 minRealTalk with The6thman041 The Brand: Japaris Clothing Co.I wanted to take some time to highlight the Founder and CEO of Japaris Clothing Co Jermaine McKnight. He’s a product of Southeast, DC and taking the city by storm with his new clothing line. This is a candid conversation about growing up in SE going through adversity and turning negative situations into positive ones. He’s assisted me with the marketing for my show and has agreed to become a sponsor helping me growth the show from where it now. I’ve appreciated all his support and encouragement that he shows me it’s a mutual respect between us both...
2019-02-081h 55RealTalk with The6thman040 Mental Fortitude: Plant the seed and grow though the processWe sometimes find ourselves just living with no purpose, no goals and not knowing who we are and what we’re capable of. I had the pleasure speaking with public figure Jermain Miller of Jermain Miller Consulting. We discussed realizing who we are and not putting a time limit on our success. Understanding there’s a process and that growth doesn’t happen over night. Realizing that it’s a clear difference between Goals vs Check list items learning to “Live Full and Die Empty”. We have to “See it before we See it” and we owe it to ourselves to live out our...
2019-02-021h 06RealTalk with The6thman039 Co-Parenting: Let’s make it a better partnership!Coparenting refers to a parenting situation where adults share the duties of parenting a child. Coparents may include a variety of configurations, including two mothers, two fathers, a parent with an adult sibling or grandparent, or a parent and another adult relative. For those who are separated, divorced or sharing custody of a child, the struggles of co-parenting can produce enormous stressors. Co-parenting, sometimes called joint parenting or shared parenting, is the experience of raising children as a single parent when separation or divorce occurs.
2019-01-242h 49RealTalk with The6thman038 Coming Out: Is it necessary to openly identify?The initialism LGBT is intended to emphasize a diversity of sexuality and gender identity-based cultures. It may be used to refer to anyone who is non-heterosexual or non-cisgender, instead of exclusively to people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. To recognize this inclusion, a popular variant adds the letter Q for those who identify as queer or are questioning their sexual identity; "LGBTQ" has been recorded since 1996. Those who add intersex people to LGBT groups or organizing use an extended initialism LGBTI. The two acronyms are sometimes combined to form the terms LGBTIQ or LGBT+ to encompass spectrums of...
2019-01-231h 50RealTalk with The6thman037 Divorce: Is it really necessary and can it be avoided?Despite all that’s going on with the federal government in our community the divorce rate is at it’s highest percentage in the DMV. It’s one of those conversations that don’t have as often as it should. The black Family is being destroyed by the high percentage of divorce and it had a bigger affect then people care to talk about. We get married but, how do we avoid divorce and if it comes to that can it be civil on both sides?
2019-01-1959 minRealTalk with The6thman036 Respect: What happen to treating others they way we want to be treated?In Asheville, NC a white 51 year old man punched a black 12 year old girl in the face outside the Asheville mall. The incident occurred as the man tried to break up an argument between a group of teenage girls. The 51 year old man man is claiming “self defense” and the video had gone viral. I’m a father of 2 daughters so, it was extremely difficult to watch! Bottom line there’s a lack of respect in today’s society across the board and it starts at the highest position in this country and trickles down to neighborhoods and communities all across thi
2019-01-1459 minRealTalk with The6thman035 The Pedophile: They are closer then we think!The recent documentary “Surviving R. Kelly” has been the topic of discussion the last couple days. People have voiced their opinions being really negative, judgmental and flat out derogatory. Why is it so easy being judgmental towards celebrates vs being the same way with that family member or close friend who’s done the same thing right here in our community? Pedophilia is a psychiatric disorder that needs treatment to be corrected not negativity and judgement. This is nothing new and it’s been going on in our community for years!
2019-01-0840 minRealTalk with The6thman034 Insurance : Do we need it or don’t we let’s talk about it!We go through life making all types of purchases, but do they set us up for the future? Insurance is one of the most important investments we can make and tonight we are going to set the record set on the advantages of having it and the disadvantages of not having it not only to cover ourselves but, also our family members and loved ones.
2019-01-0459 minRealTalk with The6thman033 Encouragement: Do men deserve acknowledgement?Being a black man in today's society isn't easy and their's alot of weight carried daily to do the right thing. Do men deserve encouragement for doing trying to do the right thing? Do they deserve to be acknowledged for their continued efforts to get it right? Is it ok for men to encourage other men for playing their role as a good husband and father? I believe they do and as much as possible to help them stay motivated to being better men.
2019-01-011h 05RealTalk with The6thman032 It’s X-Mas: What’s the real gift of this holiday?We’ve celebrated this holiday for years showering each other with gifts as a tradition. The true gift of X-Mas is less about the gifts under the tree and more about the gift that was on the tree.
2018-12-2559 minRealTalk with The6thman031 Sexual Assault: The justice system and its racial divideSexual assaults against women in this Me Too Movement era are on the rise and the justice system is keeping the racial divide alive by allowing white men to receive little to no punishment while black men get sentenced to the fullest extent of the law. At the end of the day being held accountable for our actions shouldn’t be determined by our race.
2018-12-1355 minRealTalk with The6thman030 TRG: “Lessons” The AlbumThere’s a lot of musical talent in the Washington, DC area and TGR wants to be in that conversation. These young men are humble and talented at the same time with style that’s all their own. We met two weeks ago the feeling was mutual to network and sit down so we could rap and find out more about Melo & Breeze TGR.
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RealTalk with The6thman029 T-Hood #33: 2018 Delaware State University Hall of Fame inductee Part - 2This is a personal conversation with the Hall of Fame inductee himself “T-Hood” as he gives us his story of the journey he’s taken to get here. I wanted to give him the opportunity to tell his story in his own words his way! #33
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RealTalk with The6thman028 T-Hood #33: 2018 Delaware State University Hall of Fame inductee Part - 1This is a tribute to our brother “T-Hood” the best pure shooter Delaware State ever seen. This is a very personal look back at our memories and longevity of the next Hall of Fame inductee #33
2018-12-046h 47RealTalk with The6thman027 Discipline: As parents how to we find the right balance?Taking a look at punishment and discipline and finding a good balance between them. It seems as if parenting has changed from the old days when kids got whoppings vs now potentially getting charged and going to jail.
2018-11-271h 01RealTalk with The6thman026 Mental Health: Our mind is a terrible thing to let go to waste!Mental Health is a level of psychological well-being or absence of mental illness. It is the “psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment”.
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RealTalk with The6thman003 The6thman: Who is he what's he about?Tonight we get up close and personal with the man himself "The6thman".
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