Black Boy Smile

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by D. Watkins · 2022

Black Boy Smile: A Memoir in Moments is D. Watkins’s memoir about coming of age as a Black boy in Baltimore and navigating the societal roots of trauma, violence, and survival. Told through linked personal moments, the book also explores family, identity, resilience, and the discovery of joy.

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Mick Unplugged
Kier Gaines argues that healing begins with uncomfortable honesty
The conversation connects emotional healing to accountability, boundaries, credible expertise, and integrity in an attention-driven culture.
Sep 3, 2026 · 52 min

1 episode featuring Black Boy Smile

Kier Gaines argues that healing begins with uncomfortable honesty