The 2022 AfroTech conference in Austin, TX provided a great environment for a conversation on what it's like to be African and American. Thanks to the Blavity team for letting us record this conversation live at the AfroTech Expo Hall Sound Bar.

In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae talks with two first-generation African Americans about their experiences with Blackness in the African Diaspora. Dr. Gerald Onuoha II, a Nigerian American, is an Internal Medicine Physician at HCA Healthcare/Envision in Nashville, TN. He is also the Founder and CEO of Everybody Vs Racism. Daniel Oppong, a Ghanaian American, is the Founder and CEO of The Courage Collective. He is also the Founder and CEO of the Boundless Fellowship Program.

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We all have greatness within us, but sometimes we struggle with the process of discovering it. Kendrick Lamar's album To Pimp A Butterfly offers context useful to the idea of tapping into greatness. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae talks about the importance of the journey toward discovering greatness so that we can all live a life where are gifts are on full display.

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Black men need a strong sense of community to thrive in their personal and professional lives. We often face challenges related to our careers and life outside of work, but most of the time we suffer in silence. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae talks about the importance of Black men fostering community amongst their peers in order to fly high in life and career.

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We've all faced challenges along our journey through life, and our ability to keep going is dependent on our perspective. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae talks with Joseph P. Day about his life and career. Joseph is no stranger to adversity, and he openly talks about his challenges and sheds light on why being a public servant is important to him. Visit https://josephpday.com to learn more about his campaign for Circuit Court Clerk of Nashville and Davidson County (Tennessee).

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Use your voice to change the world by becoming a speaker. Dr. Addae has been speaking since his childhood days. Now that he's a book author, he's on a quest to share his story with the world through public speaking. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae offers advice to anyone considering becoming a public speaker.

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Former NFL player Channing Crowder set off a firestorm on social media after his comments on the Pivot podcast where he called Russell Wilson a square in reference to Ciara choosing him after her relationship with rapper Future. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae unpacks the Black male identity and discusses what it means to refer to Black men as being square. 

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You have an incredible story and it deserves to be told. All of the tragedy and triumph you've endured can be captured in a book and shared with this world. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae shares his top three benefits for anyone considering writing a book. Use your story to empower, inspire, and motivate others.

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Will Smith has set off a massive debate about the actions of Black men. In this episode of the #BlackBoyFly podcast, Dr. Addae talks about Black men being held to a higher standard in relation to Will Smith’s actions at the 2022 Academy Awards (Oscars). Was he right to defend his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, by physically assaulting Chris Rock? While Dr. Addae agrees that men should defend women, he talks about the larger implications of actions and consequences, particularly for Black men.

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