WHEN BLK MEN TALK welcomes Dr. Marci Batiste, Founder and Executive Director of Sons of Steel, formerly known as The Silent Sons Initiative, for a powerful deep dive into one of the most urgent issues facing our communities today: the silent struggles of boys and young men.

The Silent Sons Initiative was where the movement began. It exposed a crisis long overlooked and confirmed that awareness alone is not enough. Sons of Steel represents the evolution from reflection to prevention, from silence to strength. Too many young men are carrying unspoken burdens, battling pressure, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of healthy coping skills. The cost is staggering: rising suicide rates, increasing substance use, and families fractured under the weight of unexpressed pain. Sons of Steel was created to change that.

Dr. Marci’s mission is clear. She is committed to equipping boys and young men with the tools, mentorship, and discipline they need to manage pressure, lead with purpose, and build lives they do not have to recover from later. By reaching them early and developing their character, composure, and communication, Sons of Steel is shaping a generation that is prepared, positioned, and pressure proof.

This conversation is more than an interview. It is a call to action. Because when we invest in our sons, we protect our future.