CEA Team

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 change that. ...

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 divide us, they can...

Open Letter to the City of Pittsburgh, the NFL, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Civic Leadership City of Pittsburgh Equity and Community Commitment For many years, the City of Pittsburgh and neighborhood representatives have acknowledged the importance of equity, inclusion, and reinvestment in underserved communities. Local residents and community leaders, particularly within historically marginalized neighborhoods, have done their part by developing comprehensive community plans that clearly...