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#78: More Than One Way to Be a Man: Redefining Masculinity w/ Gabriel Mizunaka
What happens when young people are only shown one version of what it means to be a man?
Ashanti Branch sits down with educator, spoken word artist, and author Gabriel Mizunaka to explore the experiences, mentors, and moments that shaped his journey as a teacher and creative voice.
Together, they discuss the masks men wear, the pressures young people face in defining masculinity, and the role poetry can play in helping students express emotions that often go unspoken. Gabriel shares how a simple classroom opportunity changed the course of his life and why educators should never underestimate…
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