About J.C. Williams

J.C. Williams is an education advocate, photographer, and writer from the suburbs of New Orleans. Jared studied communication research at Louisiana State University where he developed a love for engaging with people into a passion for communication theory. While there, Jared worked closely with the Office of Diversity to create a living and learning environment that celebrated the diversity of the university’s population. Post-graduation Jared went on to work as an advocate for educational equity in Louisiana, as a part of the broader movement to liberate people of color and marginalized communities across the United States. Jared shares his experiences in love and spiritual growth as an openly queer black man in the deep south.

How the 2021 Black Love Summit Taught Me to Love Abundantly

As I evolved as a man, I recognized these questions driving me — what kind of man, husband, and (God willing) father do I aspire to be? Now, where can I find those answers? I can honestly say I’ve been blessed to find those answers in experiences like Black Love Summit.

By |2025-05-27T08:43:22-07:00August 15, 2023|Mental Health|0 Comments

Black Love, Inc. is Carving Out Safe Spaces for Black Men

These spaces are a blessing to me, and I know that. That as a man who had not seen a marriage up close growing up, these couples’ willingness to open up about their relationships gives me insight I’d rather not live without. 

By |2025-01-25T03:18:41-08:00November 17, 2022|Black Love Events, Black Love Summit|0 Comments

“Queen Sugar’s” Nic Ashe on What’s Next for Micah, Deep Healing for the Black Community, and More

Over the past five seasons, Nic has illustrated hard-hitting realities that Black boys and young men face every day, including police brutality, and searching for a greater purpose. This season, he’s helping us interrogate the intersection of masculinity and intimacy. 

By |2025-05-27T08:55:00-07:00November 11, 2021|Entertainment|0 Comments
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