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 ...

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.

Launched on January 21, the "Black Men Smile" collection is now a focal point of Target's Black History Month offerings until the second week of March 2024. Launched on January 21, the “Black Men ...