Healing

It’s that time of year again – the harvest season. A time of plenty, of abundance, of reaping what we’ve sown. But before we can enjoy the fruits of our labor, we must first prepare. And one of the most important aspects of this preparation is learning to let go. Fall is the season to …

A group of Black male teens decided to walk through a gas station with ski masks on. One of them laughed and joked about a woman looking scared as he walked past her. They were too immature to understand that the consequences of their decision could have been detrimental to their well-being. They felt a sense …

Judge Greg Mathis recently did an interview regarding his wife filing for divorce after 39 years of marriage. He spoke about the impact his busy work schedule had on his marriage. He also said he wanted to be a cautionary tale to men about the importance of making your relationship a priority. He said he …

Spring is a season of renewal and rejuvenation. It is also a time for deep cleaning. The time honored tradition of Spring Cleaning is usually focused on deep cleaning every room of your home. A time to pull open the curtains to let the sun shine in through cleaner windows. This year make time to …

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 …

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 Brotherhood​is 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, …

Thank you to all of the Black Men who have shown up this yearto participate in our Black Men Healing events, purchased​Black 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I remember a one year old Black boy huffing and puffing so much that he was barely able to breathe. He was upset, and was trying hard not to cry. He didn’t want to cry because he was always told to “Man Up” when he started to cry. Even though he had only been in …

I recently read about the death of a young Black male comedian named Teddy Ray. I saw a lot of comments that expressed shock and sadness at his sudden passing, but what stood out to me the most were the comments that mentioned the impact Teddy Ray had on their lives. There were a lot …

A common complaint I hear from my adolescent clients when they are dealing with situations they don’t like is that they can’t wait until they grow up. They assume that becoming an adult will somehow magically solve all of their problems. This is because they don’t fully understand that adults are still struggling with problems …

The heart of a Black man is more fragile than many people think it is. Black men suffer from heartbreak just like everyone else. They may suffer in silence more because of societal pressures to appear tough on the outside. Yet, underneath that tough exterior is a heart that has been broken into a million …