Engaging Males of Color

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Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) Initiative

Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) is a targeted initiative designed to address the impact of health, economic, and educational disparities experienced by males of color. The DBHIDS EMOC Committee is made up of a culturally diverse group of men (African-American, African, Asian, Caribbean, Latino) of all ages working in collaboration with community members, academic advisers, and system partners to achieve its vision and mission.

For questions or inquiries about the EMOC Initiative, please email emoc@phila.gov or call 215-685-4726.

Beyond Expectations: Reclaiming Love – Self, Brotherhood, and Community June 17

The event is a powerful storytelling event hosted by DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color in collaboration with First Person Arts.

Click for photos and videos from the event on the DBHIDS Facebook page.

EMOC Brothas Stroll: Health Walk June 21

The EMOC “Brothas Stroll: Health Walk for Men and Boys of Color” is an interactive fitness and educational event sponsored by the DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative.

Latest from EMOC

EMOC has partnered with filmakers to help produce a number of films in recent years:

TRIGGER: Stories of Those Impacted by Gun Violence in Philadelphia: Watch the trailer for the stunning film. TRIGGER is both a call to understanding and a call to action about the roles each of us has to play in combatting the gun violence epidemic in Philadelphia and beyond. Please email emoc@phila.gov or call 215-685-4726 for details about upcoming screenings.
We Breathe, We Live: Brotherly Love Protest Stories: First-person experiences of men who participated in the George Floyd protests in Philadelphia during the summer of 2020. Click for trailers from We Breathe, We Live.
Letters to My Fathers, Letters to My Son – Evolutions: A heartfelt, impactful feature centering the relationship of fathers and sons. Click to view the entire Letters to My Fathers, Letters to My Son.
Opioids – A Breakdown of the Invisible Crisis in the Black Community: Click for the full Opioids film and a group discussion of the film.

Mission and Vision

Mission: The EMOC initiative seeks to promote an enhanced awareness of the behavioral health challenges experienced by males of color across Philadelphia. EMOC’s goal is to improve the health status of males of color by increasing behavioral health literacy and access to resources and services, while reducing stigma and known disparities and building system capacity, in order to sustain wellness.

Vision: The EMOC Initiative aims to cultivate equity and is designed to address the impact of health, economic, and educational disparities experienced by males of color throughout the Philadelphia region and improve their overall quality of life.

Additional Resources

City of Philadelphia Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement: Transforming the narrative for men and boys of color in Philadelphia.
Online Resource Finder: Connect with organizations that assist Black men and boys in the City.
My Brother’s Keeper Philly: Engaging Black and Brown men and boys in the pursuit of key milestones to success.