Community Conversations - Bringing People Together

Community Conversations: Monthly Civic Dialogue

Purpose

Community Conversations is a monthly initiative by Black MEN Network (BMN) and PJ’s Coffee of Bowie, MD, designed to:

• Foster open dialogue between community members and elected representatives
• Address pressing issues impacting our neighborhoods
• Build trust, unity, and actionable solutions

Monthly Schedule

• Launch Date: February 28, 2:00 PM
• Frequency: Last Saturday of every month
• Location: PJ’s Coffee of Bowie, MD

How Community Members Can Participate

• Attend in person at PJ’s Coffee
• Submit questions or concerns ahead of time via d2UgfCBpd3Rjb25uZWN0cyAhIG9uZQ==
• Engage in live Q&A and breakout discussions
• Volunteer to help organize or promote future sessions

Roles of Elected Representatives

• Listen to community concerns and feedback
• Share updates on local policies and initiatives
• Collaborate on solutions with BMN and attendees
• Build stronger relationships with constituents

BMN × PJ’s Partnership Impact

• BMN provides structure, outreach, and strategic framing for civic engagement
• PJ’s Coffee offers a welcoming space for dialogue, connection, and coffee
• Together, they create a consistent platform for community empowerment, visibility, and leadership development

Tagline: Building Unity, Voice, and Solutions Together