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Should Black Men Take Over the Trades? — Part 1: Our Ancestors Warned Us

07/16/202306/24/2023 by K Jerod Smith

One of the key commitments Meachum Village wants Black Christian men to make is this: We will position ourselves and our sons to be our families’ primary providers. In 1 Timothy 5:8, the Apostle Paul says “Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide … Read more

Should Black Men Take Over the Trades? —Part 2: The Door Is Open

07/03/202306/23/2023 by K Jerod Smith

In Part 1, I went through the history of how Black men relied on the trades for freedom and how we let those skills go. Now, I want to talk about why I think it’s important for us—and our sons and nephews—to get back to carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and other trades. If you were … Read more