Black Male Engagement Community Conversations Initiative

Posted by City of Philadelphia on January 2, 2017

While seats are still available, RSVP for our first “Community Conversations Initiative” event:

https://mbkcommunityconversations.eventbrite.com

The first gathering of the “Community Conversations Initiative” will take place on January 18, 2017 (at the Community College of Philadelphia – Winnet Student Life Building – Room: Great Hall). 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 Philadelphians 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. January’s discussion will revolve around “EDUCATION.”

In General the Community Conversations Initiative focuses on discussions that include but are not limited to:

– EDUCATION

– JUSTICE

– HEALTH/ WELLNESS

– ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement is dedicated to closing the opportunity divide for men & boys of color.

The Community College of Philadelphia values community engagement and service as an important part of its mission. The institution addresses broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond through a variety of community service initiatives.

On December 16, 2016, the Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) announced the launch of the Community Conversations Initiative, a series of themed community discussions (including panel discussions, resource tables, and group activities) that are hosted monthly in partnership with the Community College of Philadelphia and the My Brother’s Keeper, Philadelphia Initiative.