African American men face a litany of challenges daily. More than 75% of 135 men interviewed for a study on micro-aggressions, expressed experiencing a form of racism and/or discrimination during the course of any given day. Unfortunately, sometimes these transgressions happen within the walls of their own homes. African-American men postulate that words of affirmation from those closest to them have the ability to help propel them beyond the depth of anxiety and depressio