Helping Black Boys Smile. Discussing Black Masculinity with Kay Rufai

09/01/20 • 89 min

In this episode I sit down with, youth worker, poet, writer, photographer and all round creative Kay Rufai.
We discussed how his personal journey led him to create the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project. The has been working with black boys, helping them to manage their mental health and challenge negative stereotypes.
We discuss the importance for artists to contribute to society, Masculinity here and in Ethiopia and public health approaches to solving violence amongst Black Boys.
Kay reminded us that just speaking to black boys positively and recognising their positivity can help to bring about change.
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