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WHERE YOUNG MEN AND MEN OF COLOR WORLDWIDE COME TO LEVEL UP WITH 🧘🏽♂️ MINDFULNESS, 📖 RESOURCES, AND 🫱🏽🫲🏽 THE COMMUNITY.
What Do You Need?
Looking for support or resources? Browse our categories to find helpful tools, tips, and information. Whether you're seeking guidance on mental health, self-care, or community support, we got you.
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Mindfulness & Meditation (coming soon)
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What’s On Your Mind, Bro? (coming soon)
Support/Peer Groups (coming soon)
Check out the freshest wellness tips, real-life stories, and latest advice to keep your mind and vibe right.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
🕒 2 min read
This powerful article written by Eugene Z. Bertrand dives into the impact of mental health stigma within the Black community, especially for Black men. It challenges the "strong Black man" stereotype and encourages us to embrace vulnerability and seek support. A must-read for anyone looking to break the silence and promote mental wellness in our communities.
Breaking the Chains: Understanding the Pressures of Masculinity
🕒 2 min read
Masculinity comes with unspoken rules—be tough, show no weakness, handle it alone. But real strength is about breaking free from those limits. Breaking the Chains explores how these pressures impact young men, especially men of color, and why it’s time to redefine what strength really means.
The Caged Bird Mentality: Breaking Free for Collective Wellness
🕒 1 min read
Too many of us get stuck in survival mode, trapped by limits we didn’t choose. The Caged Bird Mentality breaks down how these cages—built by society, history, and even ourselves—keep Black men and boys from fully thriving. It’s time to question the cage, embrace healing, and reclaim our right to fly.
WOYMB?
Check out this week’s prompt, sit with it for a minute, and figure out your take. Then, explore the provided reading or video to get your mind right and push through whatever’s in your way.
! Disclaimer: The Weekly Reflection section is designed for personal growth and self-exploration. It is not intended to replace professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
“A challenge I’m facing right now is...”
This Week’s Reflection
No judgment, just support. Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro.
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No judgment, just support. Whatever you're feeling, we're here for you, bro. ✊🏽
UPCOMING EVENTS
Don't miss out on the exciting upcoming events hosted by the B.R.O. Experience Foundation and organizations all around the nation.
Apr.11.2025
Black Minds Matter Free
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is hosting Black Minds Matter, an online peer support group for individuals who identify as Black and are living with mental illness or facing mental health challenges. This event is part of an ongoing series dedicated to fostering community and support.
🕒 April 11, 2025 – Event starts at 6pm EDT
📍Location: Zoom
The B.R.O. Experience Upcoming Events
SIT BACK. RELAX. WATCH.
Relax and tune in—this is your hub for mindfulness, music, interviews, workshops, and more. From stress relief techniques to inspiring conversations, find what keeps you grounded and uplifted.
Behind the Bars is a music-centered cognitive-behavioral group for middle and high schoolers, using popular lyrics and poetry as tools for self-exploration and growth. Through workshops, discussions, and journaling, participants dive into topics like mental health, peer pressure, and societal norms in a supportive space. Watch this session and share your thoughts in the comments!
Behind the Bars Session
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Our Playlist for You!
Whatever you're feeling, from joy to frustration, our playlists offer a sonic companion to help you navigate your emotions. Join our community and stay tuned for future audio discussions.
Check out Community Corners to see what our partners are up to, with updates and highlights on the programs making a difference in the community.
Kings Against Violence Initiative Inc. (KAVI), is dedicated to preventing and eliminating interpersonal violence among young people in Brooklyn, NY, through advocacy, peer leadership, community engagement, and social justice initiatives.
KAVI Brooklyn
The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BSVAC), recognized as the nation’s first multi-racial volunteer ambulance service, has been delivering emergency medical services and training programs since 1988.
BSVAC
Stephanie Schiavenato
Stephanie Schiavenato is the founder of a doula company that provides ongoing, non-judgmental support throughout the birthing process. She also shares valuable tips and resources for fathers, empowering them to play an active role in their family's journey.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Crisis Hotlines
A list of hotline services that offers immediate, confidential support from professionals, available 24/7 for guidance and care.
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Community Services
Free/low-cost therapy and community-driven initiatives tailored for young Black men and communities of color.
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Wellness Apps
Recommended apps and platforms that provide guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation techniques.
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Support Groups
Online and in-person support groups, focusing on men’s mental health, grief, addiction, or specific cultural issues.
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Books & Podcasts
A curated list of empowering books and podcasts that focus on mental health, self-care, and personal growth.
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Downloadables
Free downloadable resources, such as mental health guides, self-care checklists, and tips for managing anxiety or stress.
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