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JULY 27, 2024 | 11:00 AM
JACOB SCHMIDLAP EVENT LAWN I CINCINNATI , OH
A full day dedicated to Black Men focusing on mental health, physical health, financial well-being, and relationships.
Originally Championed by Dr. Eric Abercrombie, From 1983 to 1999 The Black Man Think Tank brought together an international array of authors, journalists, political leaders, activists, and students to examine societal challenges affecting African Americans with a goal of bringing about change to help black men beat the odds.
Our reimagined version of the Think Tank serves as an immersive catalyst, dedicated to addressing the specific health and societal challenges that Black men face, focusing on mental and physical health, financial well-being, and relationships. We are leveraging the energy and attendance of African Americans during Cincinnati Music Fest weekend to draw attention to these critical, life-changing conversations.
PROGRAM PILLARS
Financial
Well-Being
WEALTH
Relationships: Fatherhood, Brotherhood and Romance Uncovered
RELATIONSHiPS
Physical & Mental Health
HEALTH
THE NUMBERS
25%
APA reports that only one-quarter of Black Men seek mental health care compared to 40% of white men
10 YEARS
On average, life expectancy for African American men in Cincinnati is ten years less than White men (63.8 years vs. 73.8 years),
76%
Black men are 76% more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer compared to other ethnic groups.
AGENDA
10:00AM
Health Connection Screenings: Heart Health, Urological, Diabetes
11:00AM
Physical Health Programming: Physical Health Sessions and Yoga on the Lawn
12:00PM
Financial Well- Being: Ordering your Financial House and Building Wealth
1:30PM
Mental Health: Fireside Discussion with Author Jason Wilson, "Battle Cry"
3:00PM
Building Healthy Relationships: Fatherhood, Brotherhood and Romance Uncovered
RELATIONSHIPS
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
MENTAL
HEALTH
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
PHYSICAL HEALTH