Forum: “Black Men Thrive: Moving Beyond Survival”

Time:
July 27, 2023 - 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Room:
George R. Brown Convention Center// Room 310 B

Day 1

Day 1 is Empowerment Day, where the focus is on assessing and building upon the strengths of our movement and the potential for more effective collaboration.

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Black Men have the lowest life expectancy in America. They are dying from suicide, violence, and preventable disease at rates beyond all other groups. But there is a growing segment of Black Men whose lives are disrupting that trend. The National Urban League dedicates this session to speaking with brothers who have committed to thriving in the areas of physical and mental health, fatherhood, and relationships, as well as finance, business, and service. We have brought together a panel of men who will provide transparent expressions that reflect their own journey and serve as a path forward for other men. Come and be part of a conversation about supporting Black Men to Thrive.

Moderator: Jeff Johnson, Impact Strategist, Managing Director, Actum, LLC.

Remarks: 
Ralph Clark, President & CEO, SoundThinking, Inc.

Sponsor Remarks: 
Dr. Jabaris Swain, Medical Executive| Health Systems Integration, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Johnson and Johnson
Shani W. Hosten, VP, Audience Strategy Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, AARP

Panelists:
Charles M. Blow, Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times
Mac Stanley Cazeau, LMHC, Therapy Is For Everyone, PLLC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Pastor Jamail Johnson, Lead Pastor of the Word Church, Executive Director for the African American Make Wellness Agency
Larry Williams, Jr., Executive Director, Black Men Vote

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