Media Features
September Letters
How to Recognize Your Self-Worth with LGBTQ+ Community Advocate and Therapist Earl C. Martin Jr.
Earl joins September Letters Editorial Director, Stacey Lindsay to discuss the importance of recognizing your self-worth and how finding that internal validation requires “a different kind of sight”.
The Sunday Paper
Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired Our Nation to Dream Big. This Therapist’s Advice Will Help You Make Your Life’s Goals a Reality.
Earl joins The Sunday Paper’s Senior Editor, Meghan Rabbit to discuss making your life goals a reality, while reflecting on the inspiration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s impact on dreaming big.
VoyageATL: Inspiring Stories
Inspring Stories: The G.R.I.T.S. Co
VoyageATL featured The G.R.I.T.S. Co in its Inspiring Stories series, where they delved into the heart, soul, and why of The G.R.I.T.S. Co platform.
University of North Carolina Charlotte - School of Social Work Program
LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing: Violence and Safety
Earl recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Dr. Annelise Mennicke from University of North Carolina Charlotte- School of Social Work program for their LGBTQ+ Health and Wellbeing course. During this interview, Earl had the opportunity to focus on Violence and Safety in the LGBTQIA+ community, where he primarily focused on the topics of Intimate Partner Violence, as well as the impact of intersectionality related to this work.
Native Son
Native Son 101 Class of 2023
Native Son is an intergenerational movement, community and platform created to inspire and empower Black gay/queer men. Earl and his fellow co-hosts of The G.R.I.T.S. Co were honored to be recognized for their impact and work in 2023 along with other impactful Black Queer trailblazers and change agents. The Native Son 101 annual list celebrates and honors Black gay/queer men in the community who have done impactful work throughout the year.
WIS NEWS
Awareness: Celebrating Black Boy Joy!
Earl sits with WIS News Anchor, Billie Jean Shaw, where they discuss Black Boy Joy! Black Boy Joy is all about acknowledging the struggle, building esteem and claiming that space for Black boys to feel happy, proud of who they are and most importantly being free.
WCNC Charlotte: Wake Up Charlotte News
Clinical Therapist Creates Affirmations Cards for Boys of Color
As mental health continues to be a top priority in so many lives, a Charlotte clinical therapist is using his platform to build a culture of mental health for Black and Brown boys.
Earl sits with WCNC Anchor Ruby Durham in a candid conversation on his hopes that his affirmation cards can make a difference, if a therapy session is out of reach.
Pride: Charlotte’s Premier African-American Magazine
Men Moving Mountains
Earl joins journalist, Albena Atiemo of Pride Magazine in an interview in discussing his success in the mental health field and creating a space for individuals to identify and explore their experience through healing.
Just Ask Dr. Macie!
Black Social Workers Who Rock!
Earl sits with Dr. Macie Smith, Gerontologist in her Black Social Workers Who Rock video series highlighting his journey in the social work and mental health field!
Healing Through Trauma | My Space My Story Ep. 4
Trap Decor!
In this episode of My Space, My Story, Earl dives into overcoming your inner-saboteur, why black people need therapy, and what tools he's used to mending his own broken heart.