Centennial Parkside's 2nd Annual
BLACK MAN'S CONFERENCE
The 2022 Black Man's Conference on Saturday, September 24th at the historic Belmont Mansion was a beautiful success. YES, WE CAN!
Thank you to all of our participants, vendors, speakers, facilitators, and planners!
The day was full of peace, spirit, deep emotion, and soul-full sharing. Planning for the three missions have begun to take shape under the strong leadership of our dedicated Men of the Parkside, and incredible greater Philadelphia organizations.
If you attended the conference this year, please let us know your feedback!
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Saturday, September 24th, 2022
10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Historic Belmont Mansion
2000 Belmont Mansion Drive | Philadelphia, PA 19131
A DAY FULL OF
Discussions, ACTIVITIES, Wellness, AND ENGAGEMENT
FOR
BLACK MEN OF ALL AGES!
WE EXIST.
To AMPLIFY the voices of Black Men - candidly, without filter, and unapologetically through real talks and conversations with peers and organizations.
To FORTIFY, validate and 'exactify' the greatness of African American Men by assisting through action initiatives and resourcing to rediscover what lies within.
To CELEBRATE what makes our BROTHERS of COLOR unique and valuable.
To RECLAIM AGENCY over our EXISTANCE without the interference of interpretation.
OUR MISSION:
To provide a space for retreat that facilitates reflection on how to best address issues of concern for Black Men, such as violence prevention, mental health, youth mentorship, safe corridors, walkability, and more.
This foundational event will serve to provide attendees with the necessary tools to return to their communities and implement immediate action initiatives and programs. It is intended to assist in developing a network of Black Men to work within their immediate neighborhoods to guide, support, and offer outlets for others through the process of workshops, thought sessions, and imagining creative strategies to build bridges of success through securing action-based initiatives. Black Men of all ages are invited to attend.
BMC 2022 FACES
Black Man's Conference
2021 - 2022
Centennial Parkside Community
Development Corporation
Parkside JournalEarth Science Educator & Youth LeaderCommunity Organizerformer Youth Program Director
Franklin Institute
Keynote Speaker
Black Man's Conference 2022
President & Founder
The Reawakening Agency
Life After Incarceration & Homelessness
Dashaun Smith
Youth Administrator & Support
V.P. Young Lions/ Y.A.C.
Centennial Parkside CDC
Steve Jackson
Co-Founder
ALLin Media Production Company
Film Editor
When the Kings Come Home
Featured BMC Mini Doc
BLACK MAN'S OATHCommunity Activist & LiaisonAnti-Violence Guns Down Art Submission Contest Winner
Black Man's Conference 2021- 2022No Foul No Fear
Focus and Discussion Group
for Young Black Men
Ricardo Calderon
Co-Founder
ALLin Media Production Company
Film Editor
When the Kings Come Home
Featured BMC Mini Doc
William Brewer
Artist in Spotlight
Black Man's Conference 2022
Owner
Everyday Artist
Coalition of Artists with Disabilities
Russell Hicks
Founder, CEO Ebony Suns, LLC
Project Management for Emerging Entrepreneurs
Centennial Parkside
Community Development Corporation
Jamir Hubbard
Climate Justice & Jobs Fellow
POWER Philadelphia Interfaith
Multi-Racial People's Movement
NFNF Men's Planning
Centennial Parkside
Community Development Corporation
Simyr Ellis
Young Lion
Centennial Parkside
Community Youth Division
Charolyn Mosley
Wellness Enthusiast
Empowerment Coach
Speaker
Extended Seating Guests
“Sister's Circle”
Walls For Justice Protest With A PaintbrushPublic Artist
Symbols of Hope
THE VENUE
Belmont Mansion
2000 Belmont Mansion Drive
Philadelphia, PA 19131-3713
215-878-8844
The Belmont Mansion house/ museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the "underground railroad."
Built in the early eighteenth century, the Mansion is one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in the United States. The Belmont Mansion property became part of Fairmount Park in 1869, and is presently an underground railroad museum.
https://www.belmontmansion.org/
Let us know if you'll be attending!
Centennial Parkside Community Development Corporation
We are a governing body made up of the residents and existing organizations of East Parkside to progress community development goals, which include healthy living, civic engagement, the arts, and giving the community new life by strengthening its identity and connectivity to Fairmount Park.
We hold regular monthly meetings. The community is welcome to attend.
Thank You to our Sponsors and Community Partners!