Countering the Culture of Misconstrued Masculinity with Author Jason Wilson

1130 Wealthy Street Southeast,Grand Rapids MI 49506

26 September, 2021

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A community conversation on manhood and wellbeing with author and youth development leader Jason Wilson, around his latest book Battle Cry. Countering the Culture of Misconstrued Masculinity is a timely topic that corresponds to the need for a platform and resources to empower men to embrace the full range of human emotion. In a world where masculinity is narrowly defined, an open dialogue about how society can change the narrative around masculinity will resonate with men of all backgrounds. In 'Battle Cry: Waging and Winning the War Within’ author, speaker, and youth mentor Jason Wilson teaches readers how to unlearn society's definition of masculinity and offers them the tools needed to live fully in the present. Connecting principles from the book with strategies Wilson employs in his work training and developing young males; this panel discussion will bring in voices from the local community and center around: The lack of safe spaces for men to express the full range of human emotionEgo, fear, and the struggle for perfectionHow to live fully in the presentCountering the Culture of Misconstrued Masculinity is a We Are LIT hybrid event in partnership with Grand Rapids Community Work. It will stream live from Wealthy Theater. James Peacock III is the moderator. ABOUT THE BOOK:Countering a culture that coerces men to suppress instead of express, Jason Wilson calls readers to unlearn society's definition of masculinity and discover the power of engaging with and mastering their emotions. In Battle Cry, Jason equips readers with the mental and spiritual weapons needed to wage and win their inner war. (On sale September 21. Pre-order today from We Are LIT)! He believes you can live beyond the limitations of your mind and finally experience the life you’ve always longed for. You can break through what you’ve been through. It’s time to win the war within! Jason Wilson is the founder and CEO of Yunion (pronounced union). He has over 14 years of experience in training and developing young Black men. Under his leadership, Yunion has effectively reached more than 10,000 youth and young adults in Metro Detroit. Wilson is an expert in Emotional Stability Training® and created the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy (CATTA). Through his passion and leadership, CATTA has garnered numerous acknowledgments and awards for its work teaching boys how to confront and conquer their negative emotions with composure, introspectively. Wilson is the author of Cry Like a Man and the forthcoming book, Battle Cry. ABOUT THE HOSTSKendra R. McNeil is the owner and curator of We Are LIT Multicultural Bookshop. Her work focuses on creating a culture around books and developing programs for long-term, community-based literacy and reading initiatives. She is Chief Operating Officer and Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund project leader for The Black Book Exchange Box, a nonprofit organization and book exchange system dedicated to the thoughtful representation of Black people in art, culture, and literature. James Peacock III is the founder of Grand Rapids Community Work, a nonprofit organization that collaborates with businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders to connect underserved residents to community resources. James’ passion and purpose are driven by his experiences as a youth in Grand Rapids and has inspired initiatives such as the Neighborhood Food Garden, MLK Community Garden, backpack drives, STEM-related opportunities, monthly community breakfasts, and other events. We Are LIT is an independent bookshop selling new, multicultural books across all genres.