# Event Details - **Event Name**: Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: A live conversation with former NFL players on identity, purpose, healing, and life beyond the game.About this EventWhat happens when the thing you’ve spent years becoming is no longer the thing that defines you?Affirmations for Black Men and Black Men Heal are coming together again for Inside the Healing Room, a live, intimate conversation centered on identity, purpose, transition, and healing.This installment brings former professional football players into the conversation to explore what happens when the jersey comes off and the next chapter begins.For many men, identity can become deeply connected to career, achievement, status, performance, or the role they have spent years perfecting. But what happens when that career changes, ends, or no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming?Together, we’ll explore:The emotional transition from professional sports into life after the gameSeparating your identity from your career, title, or accomplishmentsThe pressure Black men can feel to constantly perform, achieve, and prove themselvesGrieving the loss of an old version of yourselfFinding purpose when your original plan changesMental health, vulnerability, relationships, and support during major transitionsBuilding confidence and identity beyond what you do for a livingCreating a new definition of success for the next chapterWhile professional football is the backdrop for this conversation, this event is about much more than sports.It is for the man navigating a career change.The man starting over.The man questioning who he is without the title.The man learning that his worth was never limited to his productivity, accomplishments, or ability to perform.Join us for an honest conversation about what it means to evolve, heal, and discover who you are beyond what you do.Thursday, August 27, 20265:30 PM – 7:30 PMPlant and People | PhiladelphiaPresented by Affirmations for Black Men x Black Men HealYour career may be part of your story. It does not have to be your entire identity.Agenda?: 05:30 PM - 05:50 PMArrival, Networking & WelcomeInfo: Guests arrive, check in, connect with one another, and settle into the space.?: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PMOpening RemarksInfo: Welcome from Affirmations for Black Men x Black Men Heal, introduction to the evening’s theme, and framing of the conversation around identity, transition, healing, and purpose.?: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMInside the Healing Room: Live ConversationInfo: An intimate discussion with former NFL players exploring: - Identity beyond sports, career, and achievement - The emotional transition after leaving the game - What it feels like to lose or redefine a major part of your identity - Pressure, performance, masculinity, and expectations placed on Black men - Mental health and asking for support during major life transitions - Discovering purpose and building a new chapter - Lessons that apply beyond sports to career changes, entrepreneurship, relationships, and life?: 06:45 PM - 07:05 PMAudience Conversation & Q&AInfo: Guests are invited into the conversation to ask questions, share reflections, and engage directly with the speakers.?: 07:05 PM - 07:10 PMClosing ReflectionsInfo: Final thoughts from the speakers and hosts centered on the question:?: 07:10 PM - 07:30 PMCommunity Connection & NetworkingInfo: Guests connect with speakers, Black Men Heal, Affirmations for Black Men, and one another before the evening concludes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/inside-the-healing-room-black-men-identity-and-life-after-the-game/100001997851717267 - **Event Categories**: sports, health-wellness, football, mental-health, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Plant and People - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Philadelphia - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Plant and People - **lat**: 39.9627625 - **long**: -75.20215739999999 - **full address**: Plant and People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a75e1e66b84e398eeba9a9f0c8aa551bef3b0651c712cc0755cf8751f00baa83-rimg-w1200-h600-dc081808-gmir.jpg?v=1787203216 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game being held? - **A:** Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game takes place on Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Plant and People, 3952 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game? - **A:** Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game is organized by Nicole Glass. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Inside the Healing Room: Black Men, Identity & Life After the Game is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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