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Among the Many ‘Talks’ Black Parents Have, Voting Needs To Be on the List
It’s 2026 and it’s time to have “The Talk” again. This time, I have to explain to my sons why voting is vital.
DeVonne is a writer and editor and has appeared in brands like Good Housekeeping, Parents, Men's Journal, and Healthline, with focuses on wellness, news, and culture.
It’s 2026 and it’s time to have “The Talk” again. This time, I have to explain to my sons why voting is vital.
One problem, apart from being out of shape: I’m a Black man in a predominantly white South Carolina neighborhood. Walking outside for exercise wasn’t something I’d seen others like me do. At the very least, I’ll be a spectacle.