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Event Description

Journalist Joseph Williams will be in conversation with therapist Dr. Ed Garnes. The two will discuss Williams' article "The Last Closet: Reflecting on My Experience Inside of the Football Locker Room," Black Masculinity, Sports and Self-Discovery.

Speaker Bios

Joseph Williams

Joseph Williams is The Reckoning’s Race & Health Editor. A seasoned journalist, political analyst and essayist, Williams has been published in a wide range of publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Politico, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, and US News & World Report.

A California native, Williams is a graduate of the University Of Richmond and a former Nieman Fellow at Harvard University. He lives and works in metro Washington, D.C.

Dr. Ed Garnes

Dr. Ed Garnes, the founder of From Afros To Shelltoes, is one of America’s most dynamic therapists, educators, and life consultants. Intergenerational supporters champion his ability to channel his grandmother's southern wisdom, observational humor, and sobering life lessons as an activist into practical strategies for personal development. Dr. Garnes co-hosts Reclamation Point, a chart-topping podcast offering tools for Black men to reaffirm their commitment to growth and reclaim their mental health.