Since 1977, NCFM has been committed to ending harmful discrimination and stereotypes against boys, men, their families and the women who love them.
We are a gender inclusive, nonpartisan, ethnically diverse organization that effects civil rights reform through advocacy, education, outreach, services and litigation.
We received an email from someone concerned about Walmart offering products with sayings like “MAKE BOYS CRY,” “HOW TO MAKE BOYS CRY,” and “I LOVE TO MAKE BOYS CRY.” Walmart also offers a similar line of products for making girls cry.
The sender noticed a “MAKE BOYS CRY” bag being carried by someone at his health club and thought we would find it harmful and demeaning. True. He believed that such language, seen by a boy (or girl), could be hurtful. Also true
This situation reminded me of the “THROW ROCKS AT LITTLE BOYS” craze in the late 90s. Radio host, columnist, and then NCFM member, men’s advocate Glenn Sacks championed this cause and faced considerable criticism from those who felt he was whining instead of taking an obviously protective stance for little boys and the rest of us. I noted this in the letter below that I sent to Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart Inc.
The Isla Vista shooting/stabbing/car assault(s) is already old news, given that there's already been one, or two, other shootings in the news - the last one yesterday in Oregon, I believe. Once again, a male acts out violently. Where are the Offices of Men's Health and male support networks? Where…
MALE SUICIDE: THE PROVERBIAL “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” The World Health Organization (www.who.int) reports that 450,000,000 souls out of the 7,466,598,202 souls with whom we share space on Planet Earth are struggling with mental disorders. The mental disorders include, but are not limited to, dementia, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, anxiety,…
Live Event in Livermore, California Education and the State of Our Sons "Global Initiative for Boys and Men is holding a town hall in Livermore, California on Sunday, April 21. For our members in California, register for this free event at gibm.live/LivermoreBoys and share with others. The town hall will…
We remain vigilant in seeking justice for Christian Kit Martin. A former Army Ranger now serving a life sentence for a triple homicide he did not commit. Joining Crystal McKenzie will be Kit’s first wife, Stacey Stone. The most important thing we can do for this innocent man, is keep his story out there. This conversation continues. Sound courtesy of Court TV – Watch KY vs. Christian Martin On demand on the free Court TV App. Music provided by Sound Stripe’s Cody Martin all rights reserved. Christian Martin’s story is about to be told in the form of a publication titled: I WILL RUIN YOU by Emlio Corsetti Follow his Kit Martin blog at emiliocorsetti.com Our sincere thank you to Mic Marlowe and the Offender True Crime podcast for allowing us to begin this adventure with you. And lastly thank you for all you have done for the innocent soldier. Let’s keep the conversation going. Hit us up at freekitmartin@gmail.com and follow the Free Kit Martin Facebook page to learn how to write and communicate with him.
Since 1977, NCFM has been committed to ending harmful discrimination and stereotypes against boys, men, their families and the women who love them. We are a gender inclusive, nonpartisan, ethnically diverse organization that effects civil rights reform through advocacy, education, outreach, services and litigation.