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It Takes a Village: Basics of Boyhood and Messages for Manhood is a multimedia research project that explores and uplifts Black masculinity—across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

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It Takes a Village is conducting a data analysis of the top 25 social media influencers whose content centers on uplifting and empowering Black men and boys. Our goals are rooted in the following objectives:

01 — ACCESS

To access Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube influencers for an interview series about their social media inspiration, insight and interaction with followers and fans.

02 — ANALYZE

To analyze the digital social media trends over the past decade (2012-2022) as it relates to the representation of Black men.

03 — ASCERTAIN

To ascertain the extent these social media accounts influence public and mental health knowledge amongst the Black community.

04 — AMPLIFY

To amplify the historically excluded popular cultural narratives celebrating the complexities of Black manhood.