18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference
This year's theme is “The Mind, Body, and Soul of Community Healing,” with a focus on culturally sensitive approaches to community healing.
Welcome to the 18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference!
Join us on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Paul College for a day and a half of inspiration, healing, and empowerment. This year’s theme is “The Mind, Body, and Soul of Community Healing.” The conference will address the challenges that trauma poses to the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our communities.
Participants will be exposed to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approaches that foster a supportive environment and emphasize the importance of community healing. Attendees can look forward to a day and a half of engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and valuable networking with educators and community practitioners.
This event aims to promote mutual learning for growth and healing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or culture, especially those who work within the community or are interested in this important topic. Mark your calendars for this "Groundbreaking” conference!
and learn from each other. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day and a half of growth and healing! For updates, additional information is available at www.brothershealing.com. Thank You
#CommunityHealing
“If you never heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people that didn't cut you!" Unknown ”
This year's theme is “The Mind, Body, and Soul of Community Healing,” with a focus on culturally sensitive approaches to community healing.
Welcome to the 18th Annual Community Empowerment Through Black Men Healing Conference!
Join us on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Paul College for a day and a half of inspiration, healing, and empowerment. This year’s theme is “The Mind, Body, and Soul of Community Healing.” The conference will address the challenges that trauma poses to the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our communities.
Participants will be exposed to culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approaches that foster a supportive environment and emphasize the importance of community healing. Attendees can look forward to a day and a half of engaging workshops, inspiring speakers, and valuable networking with educators and community practitioners.
This event aims to promote mutual learning for growth and healing. Everyone is welcome, regardless of gender or culture, especially those who work within the community or are interested in this important topic. Mark your calendars for this "Groundbreaking” conference!
and learn from each other. Mark your calendars and prepare for a day and a half of growth and healing! For updates, additional information is available at www.brothershealing.com. Thank You
#CommunityHealing
“If you never heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people that didn't cut you!" Unknown ”
Refund Policy:
Refunds up to 7 days before the event. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
CEs:
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work, social workers, LPCs, LPCCs from the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy, and LMFTs from the Minnesota Board of Marriage & Family Therapy. It is the individual licensee's responsibility to ensure that this event meets their continuing education requirements.
Photo Permission Policy:
Please be aware that professional photography and videography may take place during events, conferences, or classes. Your image may be used in printed and electronic materials created by the Conference Organizers for promotional and educational purposes. Additionally, your image may be shared with the media, third parties, or published online.
Right To Cancel The Event:
Samuel Simmons Consulting and Healing Brothers reserve the right to cancel any event, conference, or class due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation, participants will be notified as soon as possible by telephone and/or email. We will make every reasonable effort to reschedule the event.
Good to know
Highlights
- 1 day 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 8 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Saint Paul College
235 Marshall Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Agenda
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Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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"A Son’s Reckoning With Family"
"A Son’s Reckoning With Family: Trauma, Truth-Telling, and the Path Toward Community Healing" He will explore how trauma affects the mental, physical, and spiritual health of Black individuals and communities through storytelling and clinical insights. Using trauma-informed methods, he will emphasize social connections, cultural practices, and other paths to community healing.