Champions of Hope: Breaking the Silence. Bridging the Gap.

Join us for the inaugural Champions of Hope, a powerful gathering hosted by 100 Black Men of Central Ohio, spotlighting the urgent crisis of suicide among Black youth. We’re coming together to raise awareness, elevate solutions, and celebrate those doing the work to protect and uplift our youth.

Champions of Hope: Breaking the Silence. Bridging the Gap.

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Center of Entrepreneurial Development (CO-ED) 1890 E. Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213

FEATURING: Fireside Chat with Special Guest Dr. Robin Smith, along with a Panel Discussion, Networking, and Celebration of Programs and People that work with our youth.

Fireside Chat participants

• Moderator: Rodney Dunigan, Managing editor and Evening news anchor - WSYX Channel 6
• Special Guest: Dr. Robin Smith, Licensed psychologist, best-selling author, experienced media personality.

Panel Discussion participants

• Moderator: Dr. Robin Smith, Licensed psychologist, best-selling author, experienced media personality
• Panelist: Oyauma Garrison, President and CEO of Maryhaven
• Panelist: Pastor Michael Young, Senior Pastor -City of Grace Church in Columbus, Ohio
• Panelist: David Key, Health and Wellness Chair - 100 Black Men of Central Ohio
• Panelist: Dr. Arielle Sheffall, Associate Professor at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry in Rochester, New York

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