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Brandon Boyd, 26, is a teacher interventionist studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida. Boyd said he likes the idea of “Black boy joy” because it shows that there are numerous combinations of who Black men are. He said “Black boy joy” allows him to be goofy and his true self.
JayKwon Hosey, 25, is a student who aspires to be a college professor. Hosey said he feels “Black boy joy” the most when he is expressing himself and doing the things he loves. He said when he is doing so, he doesn’t feel like he is fitting the stigma of what a Black man “should be”. When he is not able to express his emotions, Hosey said he feels limited.
Maceo, 22, is a singer/songwriter, rapper, and all around artist based in Orlando, Florida. He has been creating music on his own since he was in the 7th grade. A time where he can recall a “Black boy joy moment” was when he went to see Avengers: Endgame. He said the final scenes of the movie made him emotional and fed his inner child.
Sam “Pluck” Gayle, 27, is a Jack of all trades. He is a videographer, cinematographer, producer, and massage therapist to list a few. Gayle said oftentimes Black men are portrayed as dangerous or angry but they are joyful. He said besides dancing, he said how he dresses and the smile on people’s faces when they see him brings him joy
Maxwell Daniels, 23, is a God-fearing young man who credits his “black boy joy” to the man upstairs. He said he wouldn’t be where he is today or the man he is without God. Maxwell encouraged others to stay true to themselves and ask help when they need it.
