Cali big dude sharing what I like!!

Black Joy is Revolutionary! It can heal, inspire, and give strength. We salute you brothers for granting yourself permission to smile and taking the time to celebrate. Smile powered by @_ayo.vante HAPPY BIRTHDAY • #blackmensmile #happybirthday #fashionstyle #streetstyle #blackjoy https://www.instagram.com/p/CrowzsKJU3O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thank YOU for giving us something to smile about. We’re proud of you @wallo267 and for personally encouraging us to smile. #blackmensmile #wallo267 #milliondollarworthofgame #smile #hoodieseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CnlJPmgrSf7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

@vanlathan : “Ive been seeing the comments on this pic of my brothers Mike and Jonathan. It seems like the tenderness makes some of y’all uncomfortable. Let me tell a little story. I had an epic panic attack in 2004. I’ve told this to y’all in the past. Me and my oldest friend Ryan were on our way to a basketball game. And my body just started punishing itself. We stopped, and I went into a convenience store. They called paramedics, I actually had to be airlifted. I, and they, thought I was going to die. My friend who was with me, was what y’all would call a “street Nigga” at the time. Doing his thing, and pretty emotionless about it. When I was spiraling, hyperventilating, and breathless, I turned around and saw him. He was crying. He didn’t know what to do, and he thought his friend was about to go He put his arm around me, “Van, you okay? Van I love you bruh, Cmon man breathe.” The closeness of moment, the touch, the words, helped balance me (I was also scared to ride in the helicopter lol). My friend, my brother, who is not at all what any of you would call “woke” or “evolved” even still, had to show up for me with affection. He had to hold me. Im begging y’all, stop adding to the emotional castration of Black men. Stop sexualizing every bit of vulnerability we show, including to each other. It’s hurting us, and it’s hurting those around us too. @michaelbjordan and Jonathan, appreciate y’all.” #repost —- #blackmensmile #iammybrotherskeeper #vulnerability #blackmen https://www.instagram.com/p/CpL9MK-rmbS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

WE CALL YOU SUN CAUSE YOU SHINE LIKE ONE 🌞@essenceofjillizm : Loc Combination with fingers..that’s what I like to call these..and is also one of my faves to do. I like to see the individual Locs and combined thicker roots so you get the best of both worlds.. I also like the natural freeform look as well. It’s pretty dope and artistic..Damn I Love Our Hair..We really can do just about anything we want and make the it look hella good! This is not a Trend my beautiful people.. it’s Cultural!🌟” #blackmensmile #iloveus #naturalista #loctician #glowup https://www.instagram.com/p/CpidypApHz2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Black Men Smile is a space for Black men to celebrate the way we see ourselves. For some, it’s an invitation to see ourselves in a whole new light. 👉🏾WHAT DOES BLACK MEN SMILE MEAN TO YOU? Smile by: @wideowt4 #blackmensmile #blackmentalhealth #shinebright #selflove #blackmen https://www.instagram.com/p/CpspoyspJI4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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