For the past few years, mainstream Western society has been at a major crossroads when it comes to race and gender issues. The murder of George Floyd, and many other Black individuals before and after him, has ignited numerous protests and opened discussions on the prejudices faced by Black people. Black men, in particular, are always seen as suspect. In fact, the wider public's view of Black men is limited to three categories – if they're not criminals, they're either athletes or entertainers. There's not much space in between.
These are just some of the issues explored by Mike "Fivemikes" Andrews, an educator, writer, podcaster, and MC with a unique perspective on life thanks to his diverse history. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mike was raised by a single mother after his parents, who both immigrated from the Caribbean, separated. Mike's mother later married his stepfather, who joined the military, and was later assigned to Germany. During his middle school years, Mike was a 'military brat' in Germany, and he credits this period with widening his worldview by exposing him to so many different cultures and experiences.
