Black Men’s Healing Circle- 1 Year Anniversary, September 13, 2026
About this Event
Black Men's Healing Circle: STILL RISING
One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Honoring the Journey. Celebrating the Growth. Becoming the Man You’re Called to Be.
One year of healing. One year of community. One year of creating space for Black men to breathe, reflect, connect, and rise.
Now, we celebrate!
Join us for a special One-Year Anniversary Celebration of the Black Men's Healing Circle, an intentional wellness experience created for Black men to slow down, check in with themselves, connect in community, and prioritize their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
For the past year, the Black Men's Healing Circle has created space for honest conversations about healing, confidence, purpose, boundaries, relationships, self-care, identity, legacy, and what it means to navigate life as a Black man.
This September, we're honoring that journey with:
STILL RISING...
Because healing isn't about arriving at some perfect destination.
It's about recognizing the man you were, honoring the man you are, and intentionally becoming the man you're called to be.
You don't have to be finished healing to celebrate how far you've come.
Whether you've attended the Black Men's Healing Circle before or this will be your very first experience, you are invited to join us for this milestone celebration.
THE EXPERIENCE
During this special three-hour anniversary experience, we'll create space to:
HONOR
Reflect on what you've survived, released, learned, overcome, and outgrown.
RECOGNIZE
Acknowledge your growth, resilience, wisdom, boundaries, confidence, courage, and the ways you've continued showing up for yourself.
CELEBRATE
Make room for joy, connection, community, affirmation, and celebrating yourself; not just for what you've accomplished, but for who you've become.
RISE
Look toward the next chapter and intentionally consider the man you're continuing to become.
The afternoon will include guided meditation, intentional reflection, therapeutic journaling, facilitated group conversation, affirmations, connection, and special anniversary moments designed to celebrate one year of Black men choosing healing and community.
Come prepared to breathe, to reflect, to connect, and come prepared to celebrate.
THIS CIRCLE IS FOR YOU IF...
You're navigating a season of growth or transition.
You're thinking more deeply about purpose, relationships, family, fatherhood, career, identity, or legacy.
You've been doing the work but don't always stop to acknowledge how far you've come.
You want a space where you can have honest conversations with other Black men.
You're curious about healing circles, mindfulness, journaling, meditation, or emotional wellness but want to experience them in an approachable environment.
You simply need a few hours to step away from everything you carry and check in with you.
You do not need to have attended a previous Black Men's Healing Circle to participate.
First-time attendees are welcome.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A welcoming and judgment-free environment
Guided meditation and grounding
Therapeutic journaling and self-reflection
Meaningful conversation
Brotherhood and community
Affirmations and intentional wellness practices
Anniversary celebration moments
Space to simply breathe and BE
No previous meditation, journaling, therapy, or wellness experience is necessary.
Just bring yourself and a willingness to show up authentically.
Light refreshments will be served.
A SPECIAL ONE-YEAR CELEBRATION
This isn't just another circle.
It's our anniversary!
For one year, Black men have walked into this space and chosen themselves.
They've talked, they've listened, they've reflected, they've laughed, they've been vulnerable, they've challenged themselves, they've supported one another, they've healed, and they have continued to rise.
On September 13, we're creating a little more time to honor that.
Our traditional circle experience is being extended to three hours, giving us additional space for connection, community, and celebration.
Whether you've been with us from the beginning, joined us somewhere along the way, or are walking through the doors for the very first time:
You are part of what comes next!
THE DETAILS
Black Men's Healing Circle: STILL RISING
One-Year Anniversary Celebration
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Inglewood, CA
Exact location details provided to registered attendees.
Please arrive on time.
Our experience begins with grounding and intention-setting, so arriving on time allows you, and the other men in the circle, to fully experience the space we're creating together.
ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR
Melissa Dumaz, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, wellness expert, speaker, author, and founder of the Black Men's Healing Circle.
With more than two decades in the mental health field, Melissa creates intentional spaces that integrate mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Her approach is holistic, strength-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that healing can positively impact not only an individual, but their relationships, families, communities, and future generations.
Through the Black Men's Healing Circle, Melissa is committed to creating a safe space where Black men can prioritize their well-being, experience meaningful connection, and explore healing without judgment or expectation.
Space is intentionally limited to preserve the intimacy of the circle.
Reserve your seat today.
This is not therapy, this is not fixing.
This is community, reflection, and intentional conversation.
You do not need to have the right words; just a willingness to show up as you are.
WHAT TO BRING
- A yoga mat or comfortable floor seating
- A journal and pen
- Comfortable clothing
- An open mind and willingness to slow down
- Come prepared to take your shoes off
Light refreshments will be served.
IS SHARING REQUIRED?
No. Participation is always optional.
Listening is powerful. Presence is enough.
SPACE IS LIMITED
To preserve intimacy and safety, space is limited.
Please reserve your spot early.
FACILITATED BY
Melissa Dumaz, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist & Holistic Wellness Coach
www.MelissaDumaz.com | @MelissaDumaz
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