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Born and raised in the historically Black Rondo community of St. Paul, Minnesota, Destyn developed a profound appreciation for his heritage and an unwavering sense of community. From an early age, he demonstrated extraordinary talent as a pianist while simultaneously discovering a love for writing, likely inherited from his father, an author of two books. This skill allowed him to articulate his thoughts and delve into his unique perspective on masculinity during a pivotal undergraduate paper for a Youth Studies class, where he identified the issues surrounding patriarchal masculinity.

Inspired by this insight, Destyn pursued further education, earning a Master of Education in Youth Development Leadership in 2021 from the University of Minne ...more

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The Rules We Live By: Stories and Reflections on Unlearning Patriarchal Masculinity

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