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This video contains a series of insights about how black men are objectified. It discusses how this objectification can be a form of dehumanization and sexual violence, and how it has a lasting impact on black men's sexuality. The video also explores how this objectification is often perpetuated in fetishized forms of interracial cuckolding.

00:00:00 This video discusses how black men are objectified, and how this can be a form of dehumanization and sexual violence. It also discusses how black men's unique intersection of blackness and maleness makes them particularly susceptible to exploitation and violence.
00:05:00 This YouTube video discusses the objectification of black men, and how some aspects of their lives are treated as if they are nothing more than an animal to be used and discarded. The video also discusses a sponsor, Advent.com, which offers a variety of toys for less expensive than going to the local store.
00:10:00 The speaker discusses how, when he was growing up, he and his friend Dee grew apart, primarily because Dee grew more mature and experienced than he did. The speaker goes on to say that this is a common experience for black men, and that it's important to understand the history of black sexuality in order to dispel the myths perpetuated about it.
00:15:00 In this video, a variety of cultures and perspectives on sexual expression are explored, including examples from African cultures. According to the presenter, there is evidence of many modern variations of gender and sexual expression in African cultures, but few people are familiar with this information. This lack of knowledge is due in part to the fact that research on African history is often accessible through Google Scholar. One of the primary ways that colonialism and slavery have shaped the way African people view and experience sex is by puritanical practices, which focus on the supposed danger that black men represent to white women. This characterization of black men has been used throughout history to justify oppression of them. Despite the presenter's assertions that black men do benefit from patriarchy, there is still significant discussion of gender and sexuality within black communities. This is exemplified by the example of Eldritch Cleaver, a black panther turned fashion designer, who has written about the ways that patriarchy is an ideological and biological system that depends on the existence of white womanhood.
00:20:00 This video provides a brutally honest and insightful look at race and sexual objectification, with particular focus on how this is often perpetuated in fetishized forms of interracial cuckolding. Curry points out that the underlying message in this fetish is the depersonalization of black men's bodies used as sex toys by both white men and women. He refers to this sentiment as white men positioning themselves as the omnipotent administrator, controlling the social hierarchy and the sexual agency of everyone beneath them. For this to work, white men need to install themselves as the mind while the black man can only be the body, a body that must be fully under the control of white masculinity. The white boy is made a man through the destruction of the black male body.
00:25:00 This video discusses how black men are objectified and how this objectification has had a lasting impact on black men's sexuality. The speaker mentions how black men's sexuality has been imprisoned by this intersection of racist and misandrous violence, and over time it has turned into a mythology. The speaker describes how black men often feel devalued when they feel that prospective partners seek access to their bodies rather than intimate connections. The speaker also mentions how black men are often too afraid to express themselves, and this fear often leads to anxiety and depression.
00:30:00 This video discusses the history of black male sexuality, focusing on the role of rock and roll in that history. It talks about how, during the 1960s and 1970s, black male sexuality was often expressed through rock and roll music. The presenter notes that, although many black male rock and roll stars were closeted due to fears of persecution, they still managed to express their sexuality in various ways. The presenter also discusses the history of black male sexuality in the context of politics and voting rights. He notes that, in recent years, there has been a renewed focus on black male sexuality, as evidenced by the success of rock and roll performers such as David Bowie and Prince.
00:35:00 In the video, artist Eduardo Nia Silva discusses the history of white supremacy in the United States and how it has manifested in different ways throughout the years, including through the objectification of black men. Silva points out that while black art has always been popular and potentially lucrative, it is also subversive and has the potential to challenge white supremacy. As a result, white youth have historically been taught to commodify it without losing control. This has often led to the miscegenation of different races and the loss of unique cultural experiences.
00:40:00 This video discusses the history of objectification of black men in the United States, focusing on how rock and roll music played a role in this. The author argues that hip hop has contributed to this objectification by teaching black men that their sexuality is something to be ashamed of.
00:45:00 In this video, rapper Buck discusses how hip-hop Objectifies black men, stripping away their creative color and beauty and ultimately hurting them. He also discusses how homophobia and queerness in hip-hop have increased in recent years. He argues that hip-hop should be about fighting for one's rights, and that it should be about breaking down barriers.
00:50:00 The author discusses how homophobia has played a role in the objectification of black masculinity, and how the Baby Boomer era saw a flattening of expression for black men in the arts and in their sexual activities. He argues that the Baby Boomer era represented a regression for black men, in that they lost the "sensitivity and colorfulness" of earlier years.
00:55:00 In this video, Andre 3000 discusses how he rebels against the stereotypical portrayals of black masculinity in the media, and how this has helped him to carve out his own unique style. Andre also talks about the reemergence of this style in recent years, and how it relates to the current state of black men in the United States.

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This video discusses how black men are objectified by society and how this affects their lives. It also discusses how black men can take action to address these issues.

01:00:00 In this video, Andre 3000 shares his thoughts on the objectification of men and how it has affected his music and personal life. He explains that while he was popular in the late 1990s, his appeal wasn't solely physical, but rather his confidence and spirit. He says that he's been trying to figure out what makes him happy, but hasn't been successful in recent years. He expresses his hope that his fans will understand and honor his process, rather than forcing him to adapt to an image he doesn't feel is natural.
01:05:00 Andre discusses the objectification of black men, touching on the ways in which society pressures them into presenting a certain image. He also touches on the ways in which black men resist confinement to these images, even when they are faced with overwhelming challenges.
01:10:00 The video discusses how societal perceptions of black men often lead to them being subjected to sexual and other forms of assault. It also points out that this is not limited to just black men, as any man of color can be subject to these same problems.
01:15:00 The video discusses the issue of sexual violence against black men, and how these issues are often ignored or met with derision. It goes on to talk about the experiences of one black man, Terry Crews, who spoke out about his assault last year on Good Morning America. The video also mentions another black man, Archie, who claims he was sexually assaulted by a woman in February.
01:20:00 The video discusses how, due to patriarchy, many men are reduced to their genitalia, and how this objectifies them. The narrator also talks about how, in a perfect world, women would be able to get into sex work with full agency and in safe environments.
01:25:00 The video discusses how a black man can be objectified and exploited, and how this can have negative effects on his life. It also discusses the psychological effects of this on the man.
01:30:00 This video discusses how black men are objectified and sexualized in society, and how this can have negative effects on their health. The video also discusses how black men can take action to address these issues.
01:35:00 The speaker talks about how different expressions of masculinity are seen by different people, and how he believes that the people who love and desire black men just like him will have options to find these expressions outside of black masculinity. He goes on to say that he is tired of censoring his own pleasure, and wishes to find out if when he has two sons, his sons will be like him.
01:40:00 In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of having conversations about objectification with men. He asserts that these conversations are not about softening men up, but are instead about teaching them that it is okay to have feelings and be empathetic. He also stresses the importance of these conversations for women and children, who have never had them. Finally, the speaker reminds viewers of the importance of supporting their patreon.
01:45:00 This YouTube video is a discussion about how women are objectified and how it affects their lives. It discusses the difference between objectification and sexualization and how they both affect women.