THE WORK
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"It Takes a Village: Basics of Boyhood and Messages for Manhood" is a multimedia interdisciplinary research project that aims to celebrate Black masculinity in boyhood, adolescence and adulthood. Want to help? Share your experience by taking our survey!
Data Analysis
ITAV is conducting a data analysis of the top 25 social media influencers who focus on uplifting and empowering Black men and boys. We are interested in the these 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.