Brothers, We write to you with intention, humility, and hope. Black Men Rising  is more than a movement. It is a collaborative space created by and for Black men who understand that our stories matter. Our healing matters, and our collective future depends on how we show up for one another today. Each of us carries a journey shaped by triumphs, losses, questions, resilience, and survival. Too often, those stories go unheard or are carried alone. Black Men Rising exists to ch

Brothers, Brother Khalid Raheem I attended Brother Khalid Raheem’s janazah (funeral) recently. I saw many brothers I have not seen in years. It was good to see familiar faces, but it also stirred something heavy in my spirit . It’s a shame that too often the only time we come together is when one of us makes transition. We have to do better at staying connected. Many of us share deep history, some good, some bad, and some indifferent. But whatever differences we think divid

A movement is taking shape. Across neighborhoods, cities, and regions, Black men are beginning to come together in broader coalitions and alliances, coalescing and pulling together resources, wisdom, and social capital that have too often been fragmented or isolated. Despite the diversity of our backgrounds, beliefs, and lived experiences, a shared truth sits at the center of this moment. Black men are standing up and speaking up. Brother 2 Brother Like most Black people in t

Dr Joy DeGruy In every community, there are people who help us see more clearly, who give us the language and tools to understand what...

I was loyal to the block but in the end it wasn't loyal to me. I die today alone in a dark place on the block, trying to mask life’s pain...

Her presence comforts generations. Her love knows no limits. The respect for your mother and the mothers of our community should be...

Guiding with love, strength, and wisdom. Nurturing the next generation. The disappearance and absence of Black men from the home has...

Honoring Our History: Join the Black Male Healing Circle In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflected on his profound legacy...