5-15-24 Samuel Simmons with Samuel Simmons Consulting talks about the 16th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference with Freddie Bell and Chantel Sings on the KMOJ Morning Show

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16th Annual Community Empowerment Through

Black Men Healing Conference

Join us on Thursday, June 20, and Friday, June 21, 2024, at Metropolitan State University
St. Paul Campus, Founders Hall, for a day and a half of inspiration, healing, and
empowerment. The theme year’s event is “The Black Family”. This event is dedicated to
addressing the challenges confronting families and explores practical, culturally sensitive,
trauma-informed approaches that celebrate community uplift.
At this conference, you can expect engaging workshops, powerful speakers, and networking
opportunities to connect with national and local educators and community practitioners and
learn from each other.
The conference is open to men and women of all cultures working with the Black community or
interested in the topic. Additional information and conference updates are available at
www.brothershealing.com. Thank You
The History of the conference:
When discussing the ills and disparities within the Black community, such issues as violence,
drugs, poverty, and emotional, physical, and spiritual health are often discussed. When
systematic concerns aren’t being questioned as barriers, the personal accountability of men is
brought to the forefront. Typically, Black men’s trauma is not discussed or addressed.
When Black men suffer (directly or indirectly), they pass their trauma on to the women and
children in their lives; thus, the cycle of pain continues, and the community suffers tenfold.
In response to this awareness, in 2009, the conference called “Groundbreaking and
Visionary” began with a mission to offer alternative ways of thinking about community building
"from the inside out," not just "the outside in" by addressing the history of trauma, which can be
barriers to healing. Also, it provided an opportunity to bring national and local educators and
community practitioners together for meaningful community engagement to discuss and
introduce practical, culturally sensitive trauma-informed initiatives leading to the improved
health and wellness of Black men and their families, resulting in a celebration and uplift of the
community.
“This was a phenomenal conference! Well-organized, awesome speakers (that told the
truth). This was one of the best conferences that I have ever attended. We need more

trainings like this.” Speaking for many conference attendees.
More information on the Conference can be found at www.brothershealing.com.