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Join us for International Men’s Day 2024.
Every year on Nov. 19, International Men’s Day is observed globally to raise awareness for issues men face. In 2024, the theme is: Positive Male Role Models. International Men’s Day encourages men to teach boys the values, character, and responsibilities of being men.
The DBHIDS Division of Planning Innovation | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion unit | Engaging Males of Color initiative invites you to attend its annual event to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions of men in our lives and society. This year’s esteemed keynote speaker will be Big Brother’s Big Sister’s Independence Region CEO Marcus Allen.
Our event will feature great food, inspiring speakers, and open discussions addressing the unique challenges and triumphs that boys and young men face today. We believe that with the right support, every young man has the potential to thrive and make a positive impact on their community. This is where we need you! We’re asking your organization to bring young men from your network—students, mentees, sons, nephews, and anyone in need of positive support—to join us. Your participation will help us create a supportive environment that uplifts and encourages the next generation.
We will have a moment where young people will have a space to talk and provide call to action for how us as men can improve on being positive male role models.
Date: Nov. 19.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Behavioral Health Training and Education Network
520 Delaware Ave., Philadelphia 19123.
Note: Meeting will be in person at the address above and virtually via Zoom.
Click to register for in-person attendance.
Light breakfast and lunch will be served.
Let’s come together to create change, share wisdom, and build a stronger future for our young men. We look forward to seeing you and your young men Nov. 19.
For more information, contact EMOC Coordinator Octavius L. Blount at Octavius.L.Blount@phila.gov.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin.
