Healing * Inspiration * Self-Care
One of the most important things our youth need to know is that every adult does not have life all figured out. Learning and growing is a lifetime process. A major learning lesson is that success in life requires access. Access to knowledge, resources, and the right people. The theme of the 2024 Black Men …
Meet The Sid Center’s Hope Hero: Temitayo Osinubi Temitayo is one of The Sid Center’s first mentors and a longtime supporter. He is also a beacon of hope for the Black men and boys we serve, because his life is a shining example of what is possible for Black males that are overcoming challenges during …
The topic for this podcast episode is Black Males and Suicide. Featuring guest speakers Temitayo Osinubi and Reinette Arnold.
Who will be staring back at you in the mirror one year from today? Will it be hard to recognize your former self because you transformed so much in 2024 while living your wildest dreams? Will it be a happier you because you prioritized your self-care in 2024? Will it be a more financially secure …
The December 2023 theme for the Black Men Healing Brotherhoodis Purpose. This month’s Mission for the Brotherhood isThe Pursuit Of Purpose. Some members may have a goalof finding purpose in their work, while other membersmay have a goal of discovering their purpose. Part of the collective healing experience is knowing thatevery Black man has a purpose, …
2023 is almost over, and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to reflect on this year. This year may have been fullof challenges, but it has also been a year full of blessings. Take some time this week to answer this question:“What are you grateful for?” Even if you can only name one …
Thank you to all of the Black Men who have shown up this yearto participate in our Black Men Healing events, purchasedBlack Men Healing T-shirts, sponsored events, and continuedto support the Black Men Healing movement! I want to give a special thank you and shout out to ourBlack Men Healing community member Victor for travelingall the …
In some communities going to prison is a rite of passage for Black males.I remember a Black male teen who struggled with staying on theright path as he tried to stay in school and in the streets. He was involved with numerous school and community programsdesigned to help prevent his involvement with the criminal justice …
I have heard numerous horror stories about Black fathers being treated unfairly in family court.The child support issues and restricted access to their children contribute to toxic co-parenting situations. Some men have expressed hatred for the mother of their children because of their toxic co-parenting situation. The SAD side of toxic co-parenting is that it …
I remember a 14 year old gang member being celebratedfor dying in a gunfight with the police. His friends and neighborsconstantly talked about how he used to run from the policebefore he died. This became his story about his life after he died. His friends and neighbors put up banners in his communitywith his picture …
“Safe space” has become the current buzz word that is beingapplied to everything from intimate gatherings to public events. There are ads for meetings for Black men that promise asafe space while also sharing a publicly available Zoom link.The reality is that it is not really a safe space when you don’tknow who is lurking …
Nasir Bayan shares tips to help Black men achieve work life balance during this Black MENtal Health Monday segment. Nasir Bayan is a Corporate Wellness Expert andLicensed Therapist in Atlanta, GA.He is the founder of True Peace Counseling & Wellness,and his services include: Brainspotting sessions, Wellness Coaching,Career and Executive Coaching, and therapy for depression,anxiety, trauma and …
Happy 45th Birthday Sid! It is hard to believe it has been nine years since we said our last goodbye.I will always miss us hugging each other and hearing your laugh as we wished each other Happy Birthday. You will forever be the best birthday gift I have ever received. I discovered my purpose because …
Are Black Males An Endangered Species?I had a discussion about this topic a few years ago with a Black male educator due to current events at that time.We also discussed the fact that this has been arecurrent topic due to current events for decades. We are well aware of some of the factors that area …
“What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying? And if he should find it, assuredly, I say to you, he rejoices more over that sheep than over the ninety-nine that …
I heard a person say that healed Black men won’t show up to healing events. This is another type of comment that contributes to the mental health stigma in the Black community due to the misunderstanding of what “healing” is or should be. First of all, life is a healing journey. Every human “being” is …
Happy Thanksgiving from The Sid Center! We are so grateful for each and every one of you: Thank you for helping The Sid Center to fulfill its missionto help Black men heal and reach their full potential. While a lot has been accomplished and there is still a lotmore to do, be thankful for the …
There was a recent incident where a teenager was arrested in class at their high school for an armed robbery crime. Some people were surprised that the teenager was arrested at school, even though the crime didn’t happen at the school. Even more people were shocked that the teenager will be tried as an adult …
We had a powerful Black Men Healing Circle Fall Gathering on October 11, 2022. This was the first hybrid event where the men attended in-person and virtually. I want more Black men to have the opportunity to participate in thisamazing experience. The Sid Center will start offering in-person and virtualBlack Men Healing Circles in November …
I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker on the Perri Small Show on the radio station WVONon September 27, 2022. During this live show we discussed how Black men are being left outof opportunities and resources that are available compared to Black women. One of the Black men who called in talked about …
One of the primary reasons the Black Men Healing Circle is such a powerful experience is because of the men who choose to show up. Doctors, lawyers, psychotherapists, college students, retired senior citizens, and Black men from a variety of backgrounds have shown up for themselves. They chose to leave their title at the door, …
I listened to a Black man talk about how he was in pain, but didn’t want other people to see that he was in pain.He was used to being the source of strength and support for other people. It was hard for him to accept support even though he needed it.It was hard for him …
