A decade ago, one man made it his mission to promote images of men smiling amid political turmoil #BlackMenSmile became a hashtag with a purpose. Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the ...

Black Men Smile asserts "They Pulled Back. We Push Forward.," in response to DEI rollbacks. Carlton Mackey of Black Men Smile is continuing the mission of uplifting while standing against DEI erasure.

A recent study reveals that on dating apps 70% of Black men don't smile in their profile photo. Oct. 4 is World Smile Day and the folks at BLK want Black men to smile with their #BLKMenSmile Campaign.

Mackey says the question often catches men off-guard, but after a quick pause they begin riffing. Some named their loved ones or career accomplishments. Others gushed about community empowerment and ...