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The Just Life with Benjamin Watson

The Just Life with Benjamin Watson

Delano Squires: The Vanishing Black Family and How We Rebuild It

Sep 29, 2026 · 1h 9m

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About this episode

In this episode of The Just Life, host Benjamin Watson sits down with author Delano Squires to unpack a crucial yet frequently overlooked dimension of social justice: marriage, fatherhood, and family structure. Drawing from his personal background growing up in New York, his experience in local government, and insights from his book, The Vanishing Black Family, Delano shares why human flourishing ultimately begins in the home. The conversation probes the stark disparities in family structure, redefines justice through the lens of children's rights, and addresses the political and cultural obstacles standing in the way of a true marriage revival. Takeaways: Marriage as a Public Good &…