The Dear Black Man Docuseries, created by CARN3Y and Whakim Lumpkins, is a collage of conversations with black men/women who discuss their journey as African Americans in today’s world. With strong racial tensions found across America, Whakim Lumpkins directs a series of interview style questions during each episode which allows the featured guest to speak their truth. This series includes 9 total episodes ranging from teachers, pastors, business owners, law enforcement, council members, and more. Each episode can be found on CARN3Y’s Youtube channel.
Vernon Robinson
The first black alderman in Olean, NY history, Vernon Robinson delivers a powerful message from start to finish. Coming from the metropolitan area of Washington D.C. , Vernon provides a unique perspective on the racial climate in small town Olean, NY. From anger, to laughter, to tears, this interview displays several deep emotions from Vernon’s truth!
Michelle Robinson
Our only female in the Docu-series, Michelle Robinson delivers a powerful message to not only black females, but the entire black culture. Michelle is one of two black female teachers in the Olean School District. She touches on the daily challenges she faces at school, racial profiling, and much more. This episode is a must see!
TY Hall
A current Olean, NY resident, Ty is the first episode in which the guest star is not from Olean. Having now lived in Olean for over a decade, Ty shares his experiences growing up as a black man in a prominently white community, his journey to becoming a pastor and business owner, the struggles of both, and much more.
Kenny Wright
A current Olean High football coach and lifelong resident, Kenny talks about his experience as black man and how it shaped him to be the man he is today. From going to college in the midwest, to being in the military, Kenny has a diverse view on the world as we know it today
Jesse Turner
A former star athlete from Olean, NY and current resident, Jesse touches on an array of topics regarding black culture. He discusses what it was like growing up as a fully black man in racially tumultuous time, raising both black and bi-racial children, having a proud black family, and more.
Jason Clemons
An Olean, NY native and local business owner (A Jason Clemons Salon), Jason delivers his black truth with elegance and confidence. He speaks about the trials and tribulations of growing up as a bi-racial kid, being a black business owner, raising a bi-racial daughter, and much more.