The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class

Kris Marsh has entered the chat!

Dr. Marsh is a Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland and the author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single and Living Alone in the Black Middle Class.

She joined me in the latest episode of Ordinary Leaders and we tackled topics like:

*The pressure to avoid being single, leading people to stay in unhealthy relationships

*The strength required to be single, especially under societal scrutiny

*The policing of Black single women and the need for autonomy in dating choices

*The importance of having a diverse network of friends for happiness

*Rethinking what it means to be a friend and making new friends in adulthood

*The connection between socialization, health, and wellness

*The value of community, especially in challenging political times, and the encouragement to make more friends

*And of course, leadership

Did you know you could check out the conversation on my Youtube channel or where ever you get your podcasts?