City of Philadelphia Office of Black Male Engagement – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Fri, 25 May 2018 15:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Why Black Male Educators are important to Philadelphia’s Educational Landscape https://phennd.org/update/why-black-male-educators-are-important-to-philadelphias-educational-landscape/ Fri, 25 May 2018 15:27:55 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=56836 The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement and the Center for Male Engagement (CCP) presents the 17th -My Brother’s Keeper Community Conversation:

Topic: Education – Members of the Fellowship – Black Male Educators for Social Justice- will unpack why Black Male Educators are important to Philadelphia’s Educational Landscape.

Date: Thursday, May 30th

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: City Hall, Philadelphia; Conversation Hall, 2nd Floor. (Light Refreshments will be served)

Highlighted Educational Resource:

The Fellowship (Black Male Educators for Social Justice)

Panelists include:

  • Dr. William Hayes, Principal, East Camden School
  • Sterling Grimes, Teacher, Pickett School
  • Quamiir Trice, Teacher, Bethune Elementary
  • Tamir Harper, Senior, SLA

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-initiative-tickets-304689153

]]> Sister’s with Hearts for Engagement https://phennd.org/update/sisters-with-hearts-for-engagement-2/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 15:59:29 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=55398 Philadelphia’s Office of Black Male Engagement will host ANOTHER Sister’s with Hearts for Engagement (S/HE) convening on Wednesday – February 14, 2018 (10 am) at Dobbins CTE high school (2150 W. Lehigh Ave.) The circle is designed for women who support Black male engagement, achievement, and success. We, at the Office of Black Male Engagement, believe that “balance is power” and would like to grow our partnership network with intentionality. We look forward to your suggestions, strength, power, and passion as we have a mission that we cannot fulfill without you.

Agenda Topics: 1) Organizational Solidarity 2) Support of OBME

RSVP: https://sistersforengagement.eventbrite.com

]]> 12th My Brother’s Keep Community Conversations: Justice https://phennd.org/update/12th-my-brothers-keep-community-conversations-justice/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:50:02 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=54718 The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement presents its 12th My Brother’s Keep Community Conversations Initiative:

Topic: JUSTICE (related topics: police / community relations, anti-violence initiatives, social justice matters, equitable resources, legal action, etc.)

Date: Wednesday, December 20th

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Community College of Philadelphia; Center for Business & Industry, Rm CBI – C2-28.

Register Now: http://www.mbkcommunityconversations.eventbrite.com

]]> My Brother’s Keeper Philadelphia: Health and Wellness https://phennd.org/update/my-brothers-keeper-philadelphia-health-and-wellness/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:44:47 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=54159 Please join us for the 11th gathering of the My Brother’s Keeper Philadelphia “Community Conversations Initiative.” Forged by a partnership between the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) and the Community College of Philadelphia’s Center for Male Engagement, the Community Conversations Initiative is a platform to engage Philadelphian’s and leaders who work for /with our communities. The initiative is a monthly forum where community members and leaders discuss challenges, opportunities, and solutions that address dismantling inequities that impact the lives of men and boys of color in the city. November’s discussion will revolve around “Health & Wellness”

DATE AND TIME

Tue, November 21, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

LOCATION
Community College of Philadelphia (CBI – 18th & Callowhill Streets)
The Center for Business and Industry (CBI)
Room: C2-28
Philadelphia, PA 19130

In General, the Community Conversations Initiative focuses on discussions that include but are not limited to:
– EDUCATION
– JUSTICE
– HEALTH/ WELLNESS
– ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-initiative-tickets-30468915346

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