Black 365: “Warriors in the Garden:” Creating Balance for the Black Man
JUN 26
12-2 p.m. ET / 11a.m.-1 p.m. CT / 10 a.m-12 p.m. MT / 9-11 a.m. PT / 8-10 a.m. AKT / 6-8 a.m. HT
DESCRIPTION
This session will address the struggles and nuances of defining Black male identity and healthy Black masculinity, both in and out of the workplace. Seeking to create a viable and holistic path for men to cultivate and define their own vision of manhood, the session will explore historical, sociological, and philosophical influences on the formation of Black manhood, as well as exploring the tools necessary to create a “collaboration over competition” mindset between Black men.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This session aims to:
- Explore the factors that shape Black male identity and masculinity.
- Dismantle the perceptions and social constructs that have led to Black male stereotypes and explore how we are affected by them.
- Amplify the thoughts and opinions of Black men and their position within society and the workplace.
- Provide attendees with the tools to create a personalized mental health/wellness plan for cultivating their own holistic vision of manhood.
INTENDED AUDIENCE
Professional Black men of all ages
MEET THE FACILITATORS
Christopher Warren, PhD – With 18 years of innovation and engagement in the corporate, education and social service sectors, Dr. Warren has led the development of diverse talent recruitment and retention programming and global partnerships at the corporate level with Jabil; financial and programmatic development of college-prep charter schools for IDEA Public Schools Tampa Bay; established critical, community-based youth/family service grant programs through the SpringZone St.Pete non-profit; led nationally recognized federal grant programs for USF-St.Petersburg; served as a case worker and youth/family advocate for Pinellas County CINS/FINS agencies, and served as an instructor at Purdue University, University of South Florida, St.Petersburg College, Xi’An Jiatong University, and East China Normal University.
Uwezo Sudan is a grandfather, husband to a remarkable woman, a performance artist, a warrior priest, urban griot, and advocate dedicated to creating a just world.
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