The Happy Man Hour
Our target audience is men 18-72; though we are open to everyone.
Google Meet: Monday thru Thursday 3:30 to 5:30 CST
Hosted by Canin Carlos; a space for conversation.
Transracial with sufficient life experience to be content, I have also reconnected with my indigenous roots; enough to be working with a Mamo from the Arhuaco people.
I say this as a standard to which I set myself; and for the environment I provide.
This is a space to talk about current events and collaboratively navigate possible paths forward; a safe space to be brave, and be honest.
You will need to be willing to show your face until rapport is established.
It is recommended that attendees avail themselves of the Manifesting Empathy framework as well; as it may be referred to throughout conversations, as reference points for context.
Canin Carlos
In seeing all that is happening in Minnesota right now; my heart goes out to the community, I used to live on 31st and Portland.
While on the the other side, it is all an accurate reflection of what I experienced.
I watched the community take my child away, and try to make it as difficult as possible for me to be comfortable, much less succeed; I was a canvas for negative stereotypes.
Though this is not an improbable outcome for an individual who is born an orphan and adopted by white people in Minnesota; either comply or become the community whipping boy.
My happiness, as a man, is a product of surviving some of the ugliest behavior Minnesota Nice has to offer; all of which was justified in the name of progress and community.
I'm not angry; I'm finally safe.
What's happening in Minnesota is a reflection of what has been happening in the United States for over 250 years; and in order to address and resolve these issues, conversations are needed.
Difficult conversations; that are perhaps best initiated virtually.
Though conversations nonetheless.
We will listen to each other, and listen to ourselves; we will hold space for silence as well.
One-hour Monday thru Thursday, 4-5pm CST.
Room opens at 3:30 and closes at 5:30.
Music is the most accurate representation/reflection of my energy :/
