Fireside Chat: Brother’s, Y'all Alright? Cigars, Cocktails & Conversations about The Power of Place
Highlighting the current state of Black Men’s health & wellness.
This is a pouring session. A chance for us to pour into each other: hope, inspiration, accolades.
RSVP A MUST
Hosted by the Hon. Ludwig Gaines, Howard U. graduate
Facilitated by: Dr. O'Shan Darius Gadsden* Chair, Psychology Department Chair & Associate Professor at Hampton University. 2025 >> *Daemond Benjamin of Talladega College
https://walkworthybrands.com/our-founder
Welcoming Remarks by: Geraldine White, [ former ] Head of Diversity & Inclusion in North America for Publicis & Ti-Shea Meadows, Vice President, Operations, Channel Planning, & Culture, Paramount.
Suggested spirit [ Black Woman Owned ] New England Sweetwater
https://newenglandsweetwater.com/
o 8-9p open for a nightcap for the ladies
o Additional libations will be available
o Bring your favorite cigar / complimentary cigars will be offered while supplies last
o Location details will become available after rsvp.
Topics:
Reference points: Brothers Y’all Alight
https://fb.watch/skkv84pN7C/
The Power of Place: Oak Bluffs
https://fb.watch/skzwybedGN/ &
https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/power-place-highlights-tour-0
The panel and discussion are designed to provide a holistic experience for Black Men to impact them to their core & give them tools & strategies they can implement to better their lives and those around them.
It is our duty to create a space for Black Men to build community, legacy, health, and wealth.
WORKING [ relevant ] TOPICS:
Courtney Vance brings Black men’s mental health issues to light
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https://baystatebanner.com/.../courtney-vance-brings.../
Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It's stressful but rewarding, too
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https://www.npr.org/.../caregiving-black-men-dementia-stress
• Relationships
• Sex
• Men's [ mental / physical ] Health
• Family Head [ family structure / Spirituality / finances ]
• Self Care / Love
• Pour Into You session - affirmation exercises
Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Oak Bluffs, Nonprofit events in Oak Bluffs.
