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SUMMARY:Black Men T.A.L.K.
DESCRIPTION:Black Men T.A.L.K. (Truth\, Accountability\, Listening\, Kinship) is a safe and powerful space created for Black men to come together\, be real\, and be heard. In partnership with Changes Therapy and sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis\, this initiative provides a supportive environment where men can engage in open\, vulnerable\, and transformative conversations. \nHeld monthly\, Black Men T.A.L.K. fosters healing\, accountability\, and brotherhood while offering access to therapeutic resources and community support. The goal is simple yet vital: to create a space where Black men can grow\, learn\, and thrive together.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/black-men-talk-june2026-il/
LOCATION:Optimum Wellness\, 209 W Pointe Dr\, Swansea\, IL\, 62226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black Men T.A.L.K.,Illinois
ORGANIZER;CN="Black Men Read":MAILTO:info@blackmenread.org
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SUMMARY:Black Men T.A.L.K.
DESCRIPTION:Black Men T.A.L.K. (Truth\, Accountability\, Listening\, Kinship) is a safe and powerful space created for Black men to come together\, be real\, and be heard. In partnership with Changes Therapy and sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis\, this initiative provides a supportive environment where men can engage in open\, vulnerable\, and transformative conversations. \nHeld monthly the last Thursday of each month\, Black Men T.A.L.K. fosters healing\, accountability\, and brotherhood while offering access to therapeutic resources and community support. The goal is simple yet vital: to create a space where Black men can grow\, learn\, and thrive together.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/black-men-t-a-l-k-4/
LOCATION:100 Black Men\, 4631 Delmar Blvd MO\, St. Louis\, 63108
CATEGORIES:Black Men T.A.L.K.,St. Louis
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SUMMARY:Black Men T.A.L.K.
DESCRIPTION:Black Men T.A.L.K. (Truth\, Accountability\, Listening\, Kinship) is a safe and powerful space created for Black men to come together\, be real\, and be heard. In partnership with Changes Therapy and sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis\, this initiative provides a supportive environment where men can engage in open\, vulnerable\, and transformative conversations. \nHeld monthly the last Thursday of each month\, Black Men T.A.L.K. fosters healing\, accountability\, and brotherhood while offering access to therapeutic resources and community support. The goal is simple yet vital: to create a space where Black men can grow\, learn\, and thrive together.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/black-men-t-a-l-k-3/
LOCATION:100 Black Men\, 4631 Delmar Blvd MO\, St. Louis\, 63108
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SUMMARY:D.A.D.S: Dads Actively Doing Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Event Description:Join us for a special Storytime focusing on how dads can actively support their child as a reader. \nThe program will feature: \n\n\nActivities for you and your child \n\n\nCommunity-building \n\n\nSpecial giveaways and snacks \n\n\nOpen to all dads or anyone who plays a similar role in a child’s life\, and their kids.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/d-a-d-s-dads-actively-doing-storytime/
LOCATION:Buder Library\, 4401 Hampton Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63109
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SUMMARY:Black Men T.A.L.K.
DESCRIPTION:Black Men T.A.L.K. (Truth\, Accountability\, Listening\, Kinship) is a safe and powerful space created for Black men to come together\, be real\, and be heard. In partnership with Changes Therapy and sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis\, this initiative provides a supportive environment where men can engage in open\, vulnerable\, and transformative conversations. \nHeld monthly the last Thursday of each month\, Black Men T.A.L.K. fosters healing\, accountability\, and brotherhood while offering access to therapeutic resources and community support. The goal is simple yet vital: to create a space where Black men can grow\, learn\, and thrive together.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/black-men-t-a-l-k-2/
LOCATION:100 Black Men\, 4631 Delmar Blvd MO\, St. Louis\, 63108
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SUMMARY:Black Men T.A.L.K.
DESCRIPTION:Black Men T.A.L.K. (Truth\, Accountability\, Listening\, Kinship) is a safe and powerful space created for Black men to come together\, be real\, and be heard. In partnership with Changes Therapy and sponsored by 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis\, this initiative provides a supportive environment where men can engage in open\, vulnerable\, and transformative conversations. \nHeld monthly the last Thursday of each month\, Black Men T.A.L.K. fosters healing\, accountability\, and brotherhood while offering access to therapeutic resources and community support. The goal is simple yet vital: to create a space where Black men can grow\, learn\, and thrive together.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/black-men-t-a-l-k/
LOCATION:100 Black Men\, 4631 Delmar Blvd MO\, St. Louis\, 63108
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SUMMARY:Voices in Tandem
DESCRIPTION:Black Men Read hosts panel discussions with Black authors and storytellers whose books speak directly to the Black experience. These events allow youth and families to meet the people behind the pages\, breaking down barriers between reader and writer. It shows young people that their stories are not only worth telling—but can be published\, celebrated\, and shared.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/voices-in-tandem/
LOCATION:Schlafly Library\, 225 N Euclid Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108
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SUMMARY:BMR Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the current book for the book club as well as other thought provoking topics.
URL:https://www.blackmenread.org/events/bmr-book-club-meeting-11/
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