Click here to gain access to tonight’s meeting. Programming begins at 7:30 est / 6:30 cst.

I will admit that when Dr. Kaarin Perkins offered to lead last week’s MRCi (Manhood, Race, and Culture interactive) session. I had no idea of what to expect. The topic of Dystopian Love was a terminology that I had never heard prior. Yet, I had no doubt whatsoever that the discussion would be a robust one as Black men and Black women attempted to answer Dr. Perkins’ piercing questions regarding love in Black America without placing blame at the feet of Black men or Black women. According to our esteemed presenter,

It matters not whose fault it is. What matters is what we are going to do to straighten this mess out.

Please click here to gain access to the meeting that begins tonight (12/10) at 7:30 est / 6:30 cst

It would be a gross understatement to say that those who participated in the session were likewise clueless of what Dystopian Love was. Hence, we were all illuminated when Dr. Perkins explained that Dystopian is the opposite of Utopian. When one seriously considers the endless trials-and-tribulations facing Blacks in America, a host of questions should arise.

Black America’s existence in a dystopian world makes one wonder could things get any worse in Black society.

According to Dr. Perkins,

We have arrived at a Dystopian moment in Black America. The in-fighting and blaming of each other needs to stop and we must shift our focus toward rebuilding. It matters not who has caused today’s problems between Black men and Black women. We need to focus on how do we build each other up and generate a community that encourages Love for its members.

So, it should be expected that last week’s presentation focused on the following question.

• Is it possible for genuine love to develop between Black men and Black women in a Dystopian moment?

As we all anticipated, Dr. Perkins’ presentation was phenomenal and sparked enlightened discussion from all that were in attendance. I am delighted to say that the robust discussion has prodded Dr. Perkins to return for Part II tonight.

The program is scheduled to begin tonight — December 10, 2020 — at 7:30 est & 6:30 cst. To gain access to the ninety-minute Zoom session click here and come prepared to be enlightened, engaged, and challenged in Black America’s love matters.